- Rwanda – 20 Years of Partnership
Give thanks to God for the Grande Prairie team from McLaurin and Webster Community Churches serving alongside the church in the Musanze region of Rwanda, and for the opportunity to celebrate 20 years of partnership with Rwanda, in Rwanda as it was celebrated in Canada.
- India – Chuchuyimlang Baptist Church
Pray for unemployed young people who are struggling to find work and for young people facing substance abuse, that they may experience recovery, restoration, and hope.
- Xiaodan and Philipp – Studies Abroad
Pray for Xiaodan and Philipp during their four months abroad: for Philipp as he continues his daily one-on-one Mandarin training, especially in speaking and reading, and for Xiaodan as she begins her university studies in Christian psychology and therapy.
- Peace Across the MENA Region
Pray for peace and stability across the MENA region as six months of continued disruption come to an end, and for all those affected by the ongoing crisis, both locally and around the world.
- Academic Reinforcement Program
Pray for the academic reinforcement program as it begins again in different churches, asking God to bless the students and those involved in supporting them.
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Teams Preparing for Mission
Pray for teams traveling in October, November, and December as they prepare, raise funds, develop programs, and strengthen the bonds within their teams; may they feel the Lord’s presence throughout the process.
- Students Returning to School
Pray for students as they return to school, asking God to give them hope as they navigate a new academic year and its opportunities and expectations.
- India – Integral Mission Seminars
Pray for the Integral Mission seminars with the Khaimuingan Baptist Churches Association, Ao church leaders (Ao is one of the Indigenous tribes of Nagaland), and youth leaders. Ask God to use these gatherings to equip and encourage those participating as they seek to serve their churches and communities.
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Education & Families
Pray for parents as the school year begins and they do their best to provide for their children’s education and a brighter future.
- Göttingen, Kassel & Marburg – Expanded Ministry Responsibilities
Pray for Lewis and Felain as they take on additional preaching, pastoral care, and leadership responsibilities across Göttingen, Kassel, and Marburg. Ask God to grant wisdom, strength, and sustaining grace to shepherd his people with joy and faithfulness.
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Partners – A New Season of Ministry
Pray for CBM’s partners as they enter a new season of ministry through church ministries, theological and academic education, and practical support for those experiencing distress and hardship. Pray for wisdom, strength, perseverance, and renewed hope.
- Guatemala & El Salvador – Bill’s September Visit
Pray for Bill as he prepares to travel to Guatemala and El Salvador, asking God to provide safety in travel, good health, energy, and that all the organizational details for the training events will fall into place.
- India – Chuchuyimlang Baptist Church & Shalom Tribal Trust
Pray for parents who are daily wage earners, especially when illness prevents them from working, and for church and village leaders to serve truthfully and sincerely for the good of their communities; pray also for the four individuals in STT’s one-month rehabilitation program, asking God for recovery, transformation, and successful reintegration into their families and communities.
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East Africa – Planting Season
Pray for farmers across East Africa as September marks the planting season in many countries, asking God to provide timely and sufficient rainfall to sustain their efforts to grow food and support food security.
- Göttingen – Companioning Ministry
Pray for the new Adult Sunday School series on Companioning Ministry, asking God to equip believers through the biblical foundations of care, listening, and spiritual companionship to faithfully walk alongside others in Christ’s love.
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Lebanon – Those Who Have Lost Everything
Pray for those who have lost their homes, livelihoods, and sources of income through the war in Lebanon and have no home to return to. May the Lord provide for their needs, strengthen them in their loss, and surround them with the love of Christ through those walking alongside them.
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Teachers Returning to School
Pray for teachers as they begin a new school year, asking God to grant them patience and wisdom and that schools would be places of creativity, acceptance, and safety.
- Guatemala & El Salvador – DPP Training Events
Pray for upcoming training events with Convención de Iglesias Bautista de Guatemala (CIBG), the Convention of Baptist Churches of Guatemala, the Discipleship and Pastoring of Pastors (DPP) program, and interdenominational groups in Guatemala and El Salvador, including pastors from Asociación Bautista de El Salvador (ABES), the Baptist Association of El Salvador, and Asociación de Ministros Bautistas de El Salvador (AMBES), the Association of Baptist Ministers of El Salvador. Pray that these gatherings would inspire the formation of more discipleship groups and expansion into new regions.
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Dominican Republic – Creation Care
Pray for Kathryn and the youth taking part in the second weekend of Creation Care, asking God to bless this time together.
- Fall Ministries
Pray for local churches as fall ministries begin, that they would be encouraged and emboldened to pursue God’s mission in their communities and around the world.
- Lebanon – Growing Tensions in the South
Pray for peace and protection as tensions continue to escalate in southern Lebanon, asking God to restrain further escalation, protect civilians and communities, and give wisdom to the country’s leaders.
- Philippines – KPM
Pray for CBM partner Kabuganaan Philippines Ministries (KPM) as they work on flood-mitigation efforts, support the health and well-being of preschool children in their Child Care Centres, and prepare proposals for sustainability projects including a water purification and refilling station and a coffee processing project.
- Xiaodan and Philipp – Life Abroad
Pray that God will continue to give Xiaodan and Philipp grace to navigate the adjustments, frustrations, and joys of living abroad, and that they will return with a rich treasure of experiences.
- Göttingen – New Student Orientation
Pray for preparations for the annual New Student Orientation series in mid-October to mid-November. Ask the Holy Spirit to draw those who are seeking God, open their hearts to the hope of the gospel, and form meaningful relationships that lead to lifelong discipleship.
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Theological Colleges – New Academic Year
Pray for theological college students and faculty globally and in Canada as they begin another academic year, especially those balancing full- or part-time ministry with their studies. May God inspire us all to integrate our faith into daily life and share the good news in word and deed through all we do.
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ABTS & Those Serving on the Ground
Give thanks to the Lord for his guidance and protection over ABTS, its staff, and leaders as they have supported displaced guests and demonstrated Christ in word and deed, and give thanks also for his protection over those involved in relief, support, and ministry efforts; pray for continued protection, wisdom, courage, and strength.
- Africa Team
Pray for wisdom and strength for colleagues and members of the Africa Team as they serve alongside churches.
- Latin America – Partners & 2027 Planning
Pray for all CBM’s partners in Latin America and for the team as they seek to support and serve them with God’s guidance, including the meetings taking place as part of the 2027 budget process.
- Asia – Leadership, Staffing & Partnerships
Pray for a suitable Partnerships Coordinator for Northeast India, for the new academic year at Almaty Bible Institute and its students, teachers, and learning process, and for the right candidates for the SENT team and Program Coordinator roles in Thailand and Myanmar. Pray also for partners preparing their 2027 proposals and budgets, that they would achieve their goals well.
