- Please pray for Rabih Wazir, who has recently started serving with CBM in the MENA region. Pray for wisdom and strength.
- Pray for our staff and partners in Bolivia and for Swift Current Baptist Church who will be sharing life together in Bolivia (August 16-30) and for those in El Salvador receiving Bromley Road Baptist Church, Ottawa ( August 16-26). Pray for health, patience, open hearts and minds as God presents opportunities to meet him there.
- We praise God for the Joint Living Camp, where 100 participants from the adult, children’s, and youth ministries came together. It was a time of fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth. Let’s thank the Lord for His guidance and provision during this event.
- Pray for a smooth transition as Darrell and Laura Lee Bustin relocate to Canada, and for the Africa Team staff to adapt to the changes that they will encounter.
- Please also pray for John Chan as he transitions from his role at CBM as Director of International Partnerships back into pastoral ministry to serve as the Senior Pastor of Logos Baptist Church Mississauga.
- Pray for a new national field staff for North East India. Pray that we could recruit a suitable, qualified and committed person to serve the Lord through CBM.
- Pray for Joe Bridi as he transitions out of the MENA region into Canada to work as the Regional Representative, Central Canada. Pray for his family as they adjust to this change.
- Pray for grace for the churches in the West, East, and Central Africa regions so they can respond to crises and emergency conflicts in those regions.
- Pray for all our staff to be encouraged and refreshed as they spend time with family and away from ministry obligations this month.
- Formed in June, the Joint Dedication Group includes 12 members from Göttingen and Marburg. We hope to walk alongside these believers as they discern a commitment to God’s calling to become pastors or missionaries. Pray that God will reveal His will and plan to them granting them clarity and conviction in their spiritual journey.
- Please pray for the International Partner team at CBM as we say goodbye to John Chan and welcome both Adrian Gardner and Helle Liht in their new roles.
- The conflicts in Myanmar have escalated, greatly impacting people’s safety and livelihoods. Many are displaced, and children and young people are unable to access regular education. Please pray for God’s mercy for all affected during this time of need.
- Pray for the training that’s taking place with Syrian church leaders in partnership with Arab Baptist Theological Seminary (ABTS).
- Please pray for the church in Istanbul, that the Lord would continue to shape and grow the believers there. May those who visit the church come to faith in Christ.
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Pray for the Soucys as they travel and share with churches and supporters about the region and their transition from their roles as team leaders and how they have experienced God at work in LAC.
- Praise God for the Gisenyi Covenant Celebration conference we held in Kenya.
- We thank God for the sense of togetherness felt among partners, and for the ACCORD that was signed.
- Please continue to pray for our partners around the world as they make plans for 2025 programming. May they be aware of how God is at work around them and inviting them into mission.
- We are supervising two seminary students from Hong Kong during July and August for their Seminary Students’ Internship. Please pray that God will broaden their vision and understanding of His work, equipping them to be faithful and effective workers in His Kingdom.
- Heavy floods and landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, India, have caused around 200 deaths, with hundreds believed to be trapped in landslides. Many families are missing their loved ones and struggling to identify the dead. Pray for respect for creation, for people to care for one another, and for the rescue personnel still searching for the missing. Also, pray for those facing great financial loss, as many have lost their homes and livelihoods.
- Pray for the 20 students who are learning with Emad Botros (Field Staff, Lebanon) about the interpretation of Apocalyptic literature, that God motivates these students to work for justice on topics related to the conflicts of the Middle East.
- It is a very busy summer for the Egyptian Baptist Churches with Vacation Bible Schools, or similar camp-like programs. Pray for spiritual refreshment and character development in the lives of kids and youth during this time.
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Pray for our partners, adjusting to societal changes, often while living with corruption and injustice. Pray for the local churches to be beacons of light and hope in their communities.
- Pray for peace and stability in the region, especially for the unrest and demonstrations in Kenya, and the ongoing war in Eastern DRC Congo).
- Please pray for Rev. Boshra, who is the Secretary for Baptist Convention of Egypt (BCE), our partner in Egypt. Rev. Boshra is unwell with an illness that has been challenging for doctors to diagnose. Please pray for his healing and for his family as they care for him.
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Seventy participants will be attending the Germany-wide Coworkers’ Training Camp. Please pray that the Lord will bless the messages delivered, illuminating and influencing the lives of these leaders. Pray for Lewis, who is chairing the camp, and Felain, who will be leading a workshop. The theme of this camp is “Be a Good Disciple,” with Pastor Chris Dippenaar as the speaker. May God grant them wisdom, strength, and anointing to effectively minister to the participants.
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At the March Chinese Gospel Ministry Forum in Germany, it was reported that many churches and fellowships are struggling to engage new students due to widespread social anxiety. This issue is partly responsible for the gap in student engagement, with many students avoiding large gatherings or choosing not to participate in student ministry. While we are grateful for a stable group of seekers in Göttingen, please pray for those interested in faith but “afraid of crowds.” These challenges are compounded by the high mobility in university cities. Even though the church’s serving manpower ratio is high, internships in other cities and cross-university course designs make it increasingly difficult for believers to “gather together.” Pray for innovative solutions and God’s intervention in overcoming these obstacles.
