Join in praying for those affected by crisis, that they would experience God’s mercy, find hope in the gospel, and know lasting peace.
Use this guided prayer resource to pray for urgent needs, the lost to encounter Christ, and believers to share His peace.
(t’SWAN-ah) - "Sometimes, we can have the best laid plans and still have things fall through at the last minute, but we serve a God whose ways are higher than our ways and He is in control. Our Tswana of Botswana Team was doing evangelism in a rural village in Botswana with a volunteer team of college students from North Carolina, as other plans that we made had fallen through. One group of students that was evangelizing came across a security guard at a government school and shared with him about Jesus. He asked the group to wait while he went and called for the headmaster of the school, and uncertainty loomed, as they were unsure what was about to transpire. As the group greeted the headmaster and shared about Jesus, he invited them to share with the high school students at an assembly that would be starting in an hour. When they arrived at the assembly, 500 students were gathered together. They listened intently to how Jesus had changed the lives of the college students. This was far beyond any plans we could have made! Give thanks to the Lord, who has opened the doors for continued ministry to these students."
ATurner@imb.org
https://theturneradventures.blogspot.com/
(beng-AHL) - Give thanks to God for a local pastoral family with whom Trey and Meg work. They have faithfully embraced the task of the Great Commission in their community and have been using the disciple-making tools and other tools that have been shared with them. However, this pastor has recently stopped responding to Trey and Meg's text messages. Persecution against Christians has increased in this area, which may be affecting communication and their ministry. Please pray that the Lord will protect and strengthen this family during this difficult time. Ask God to fill them with courage and boldness to remain faithful in the midst of persecution. Pray that they will understand the cost of following Christ and be encouraged that suffering for His Name can be counted as joy (James 1:2-4). May they continue to stand firm in their faith, persevere in making disciples, and experience the Lord's presence, peace, and joy regardless of the challenges they face. Please also pray that if it is God's will, He will open the way for Trey and Meg to reconnect with them soon so as to continue encouraging and supporting them in the work that He has called them to do.
(AH-chay) - The Aceh region experienced catastrophic flooding in November 2025, and to this day, they are still picking up the pieces. Many people lost their homes as the waters washed everything away. One of the biggest struggles has been the loss of clean water. Believers have been able to provide water filters that will make the dirty water around them drinkable. Yet, their prayer is that the people will not only receive clean drinking water, but also experience living water in Jesus as they hear the good news when they receive the water filters. Please pray that the Lord will use this water filter project for His name to be gloried in the Aceh region.
pray4APAC@imb.org
Amira grew up in a North African city in the desert. She shared a deep bond with her mother, who felt more like a best friend than a parent. When her mother became ill and passed away, Amira's world was turned upside down. Her father quickly remarried, and Amira felt that there was no place for her in the family home. She decided to live with her brother in a large European city. The transition was difficult and overwhelming. Everything around her was unfamiliar, especially the crowded streets and complicated transportation system. One day, Amira needed to travel alone to a distant hospital. Her brother doubted her ability, asking, "How are you going to manage?" Amira replied, "I will pray for help if I get lost." Soon, she was lost and didn't know which direction to go. Just then, two believers asked if she needed help. To Amira, they seemed an answer to prayer. They walked her to the hospital, spoke of God's love, shared a story of healing, and prayed for her. Days later, Amira met them again and continued hearing about the joy and peace found in Jesus. Pray that Amira will discover this peace and follow Jesus as Savior.
(ny-ROH-bee) - Pray for Nairobi City Team member Lainey Johnson as she leads a group of eight women through Bible stories while they work with their hands, making jewelry. Initially, the women were reluctant to participate. Meeting with women is always a challenge because of the many expectations placed on mothers. In this community, mothers are expected not only to manage the household, also spend time during the day selling small items to provide for their family. Taking precious time each week to come together seemed impossible. At first, the women agreed to stay only briefly. However, after only a few weeks of diving into Scripture and seeing Old Testament stories pointing to Christ, the women began to love the time together. Never before in Lainey's four years of serving in Africa has she led a class in which all the students arrive early and are eager to learn more about God and His character! When class is done, the women often ask if they can continue just a little longer. When they part ways, it's with hugs and telling one another of their love for each other in Christ. Praise the Lord that He is moving in a mighty way among these women!
http://www.imb.org/sub-saharan-africa/
(mah-WAH-ree) - Please pray over the Jalore district in the western part of the state of Rajasthan, India. It is rich in history and is known for the Marwari horse, an indigenous breed recognized for its beauty and endurance that was used in war. Currently, however, Jalore is considered to be one of India's least developed and most poverty-stricken districts. Pray for pathways to open up for people to take the gospel to the 1.8 million people in Jalore.
(MAHL-teez) - School starts back in September in Malta. Pray that as families set new routines and rhythms of life, they will include time for attending church and Christian small groups. Lift up believers who are trying to parent their children in a way that honors God and that is very different than how they were raised. Ask that the body of Christ will function well and lift up tired arms and encourage one another. Pray that each believer will live and serve on the "path of life" that God has for them. "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore" (Psalm 16:11 ESV).
praymalta@gmail.com
(HOE-chee-men) - Brrrrrrt. Brrrrrt. The constant buzz and hammer of construction echoes throughout the city. Rapidly growing Ho Chi Minh City, which is home to more than 13 million people, has new roads, trains, metro lines, hundreds of apartment towers, and what is planned to be the largest airport in Southeast Asia, with a maximum capacity for 100 million passengers a year. But where is the Church in all of this noise? Pray for the Church as it tries to remain visible and relevant in this city. There is a constant influx of workers, students, and families moving from the countryside into the urban environment. Pray for them to have opportunities not just for their work, but to be spiritually renewed through the gospel. Pray for the Church to be equipped and ready to meet the needs of their community in a meaningful way. And pray for more churches to open all over the city.
lightforhcmc@gmail.com
https://prayforvietnam.org
(HAHK-uh) - Give thanks to God that this summer, Miaoli Baptist Church in the city of Miaoli, Taiwan, partnered with a Great Commission Christian (GCC) ministry in sponsoring a children's camp. Thirteen students attended, and there were nine teachers from the two groups. Beginning in September, that GCC ministry will start meeting at Miaoli Baptist Church on Sunday afternoons for worship. It is an Indonesian Hakka ministry, reaching out to Indonesian Hakka who are living in Miaoli -- mostly wives who are married to Taiwanese men. (The women are often believers, but the Taiwanese families are not.) Pray for this special Indonesian/Hakka/Taiwanese gospel outreach. Indonesian, Hakka, and Mandarin languages are used in this ministry. Pray for these Christian wives, and pray for the salvation of their children and Taiwanese families.
pray4APAC@imb.org
"You have prayed for many Preach and Heal projects over the years. One of the exciting projects funded by the Preach and Heal through Medicine fund is working with medical students. The Christian medical students are discipled and are bringing their non-Christian friends to Christ. They are all getting to practice their skills as they participate in outreach events to see the lost brought to faith. Praise the Lord for what He is doing and what He will continue to do through medical student ministries!"
healthcare@imb.org
https://www.imb.org/healthcare
