During Pentecost (which we will celebrate May 24 this year), the Spirit came upon the apostles like fire, and they began preaching in the tongues of those gathered there “from every nation under heaven,” leading thousands to faith in Christ. Those languages and countries are many of the very places in the world that areContinue reading “Join Us on Pentecost: International Day for the Unreached”
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Pastors Assassinated in Manipur
Unidentified gunmen assassinated three Baptist pastors and injured five other Christian workers Wednesday, as they returned from a peace conference in India’s northeastern state of Manipur. Rev. Dr. Vumthang Sitlhou, Pastor Kaigoulun Lhouvum and Pastor Paogoulen Sitlhou, senior Christian leaders of the Thadou Baptist Association India, had attended a gathering of Baptist leaders in Churachandpur,Continue reading “Pastors Assassinated in Manipur”
Afghans of North America
Join us tomorrow for the National Day of Prayer. An estimated 400,000 Afghans reside in North America, mainly in these cities: (Click on each, and then head down to the map at the bottom of the page to take a virtual prayer walk of their communities.) Many of these are refugees fleeing oppression in their homeContinue reading “Afghans of North America”
Hindis of North America
Join us now through May 7 for the National Day of Prayer. Did you know there are nearly two million Hindi-speaking Indians in North America? About 80% are proficient in English, and they are among the wealthiest and most highly educated of those living here but born abroad. Many are doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, educators andContinue reading “Hindis of North America”
Haredim in North America
Come join us now through May 7 for the National Day of Prayer. The Haredim unreached people group of North America number nearly 500,000, mainly residing in New York City, but also in Toronto, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington D.C., and Chicago. They consist of Yeshivish and Hasidic peoples whose communities are closed and who strictlyContinue reading “Haredim in North America”
Punjabi Sikhs of North America
Did you know there are unreached peoples here in our own country? During the next few days leading up to the National Day of Prayer on May 7, we will pray for some of these people groups within our borders who have yet to hear the good news about Christ. Punjabi Sikhs number anywhere fromContinue reading “Punjabi Sikhs of North America”
Pray They Will Hear
Gather your church, your family and your prayer partners, and prepare now to join us on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, for the International Day for the Unreached. Did you know 3.37 billion people still have never heard the good news about Christ? That’s a third of the population of the world! Barriers like geographic isolation,Continue reading “Pray They Will Hear”
Passover Begins
Today at sundown, Passover begins. In Israel and throughout the world, Jewish families will gather for a special Seder feast to commemorate their nation’s miraculous Exodus from Egypt. (Exodus 6-15) As they break unleavened bread, drink wine and speak of salvation, let’s pray they will know the Bread of Life, the perfect Lamb of GodContinue reading “Passover Begins”
Dennis Coyle Detained in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, an academic researcher of Afghan languages from Colorado, USA, was wrongfully detained by the Taliban over a year ago, and has been held in “near-solitary conditions, requiring permission even to use the bathroom, and without access to adequate medical care.” After spending two decades in Afghanistan, surveying their many languages and helpingContinue reading “Dennis Coyle Detained in Afghanistan”
Day 30: The World
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: John 3:16-21 The lostness of this world in turmoil is staggering. More than 174,200 people die daily without the hope of Christ. That’s over 1.2 million people in the coming week and over 5.2 million people in the coming month. Not only that, but theContinue reading “Day 30: The World”
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