Webinar: Immigration and the idea of a Christian nation
With Barnabas Aspray, St Mary's Seminary and University
On exile, agency, and being guest
It feels sadly fortuitous that I am writing this on the day it was announced that from this month onwards the UK government will halt study visas for people from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan. In the past few months, I’ve been thinking a lot about the country of my birth. I was born in […]
How should we pray for Iran and the Middle East?
It can often be hard to know just what to pray in times of crisis, so our colleagues working across the Middle East offer these pointers to guide and resource our prayers. Download a slide deck to share with your church Pray for peace, protection and wisdom: Pray for justice and freedom: Pray for Iranians […]
“He is able”: Josephat’s Journey
From being defined by his disabilities to becoming a leader and teacher of his well-honed skills
DR Congo: peace seminar
Local partner Bisoke Balikenga asks for prayer for a peace seminar taking place at the peace centre he leads in Bunia from 9–14 March. Pray for each person who comes to the seminar to have a powerful encounter with God and be encouraged to work towards unity across different church denominations and for resolution of […]
Guatemala: a season of change
“Please join us in giving thanks for the years we were able to serve in Bethania, and for all the wonderful children, young people and their families,” write mission partners Azaria and David Pocasangre. Though Azaria and David have now moved on from serving in Bethania, they will continue in their roles of supporting vulnerable […]
Iran: peace in uncertainty
Please pray for peace, protection and wisdom for the people of Iran amid violence and uncertainty. Pray for unfair arrests to cease and for innocent prisoners to be released. Pray for leaders and decision-makers worldwide to act justly, quickly and decisively to provide much-needed practical support for suppressed civilians. Pray for God’s light to shine […]
Palestine: peace across the region
Friends at Bethlehem Bible College ask for prayer for peace in their region and for wisdom among leaders. Pray for protection over civilians – especially children, the elderly and the displaced. Pray for the church in Palestine to be a faithful witness to Christ’s love and truth. Pray for students at Bethlehem Bible College to […]
Tanzania: training for pastors
Paul Kibona, CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Tanzania, disciples and mentors up-and-coming Christian leaders. We give thanks with Paul for a recent training course for pastors focused on discipleship. Pray for these pastors to continue to grow in the area of discipling others, and to pass on their learning to others, too.
Thailand: protection of children’s rights
Elise and Jon Fletcher live and work in Khlong Toei, a slum community in Bangkok, where they share Jesus’ love and support local families to stay together despite the pressures of living in the slum. As Jon attends the regional conference for the Global network of Religions for Children, pray that it will be a […]
