DR Congo: help and hope for a desperate nation
Mission partner Martin Gordon, Bishop of Goma, shares that the church is the one institution in DR Congo that people still trust. With a church at the heart of every community, Christians are well placed to offer help and hope to all those who are desperate for relief from the ongoing conflict. Pray for churches […]
Uganda: new health clinic
CMS-Africa partner Seme Peter leads Save Life Christian Ministries (SLCM), a ministry which seeks to transform lives and promote holistic development through spiritual, social and economic empowerment in Uganda, DR Congo and South Sudan. Pray for obstacles to be removed so that Peter and others can establish a community health clinic in one of the […]
DR Congo: new hope rising
Church is a beacon of light for broken hearts, says mission partner Martin Gordon
DR Congo: renewed violence
Pray for the residents of Goma, DR Congo following recent drone strikes on residential areas and the killing of humanitarian workers. Ask for God’s protection over vulnerable people and pray for the immediate, continuing de-escalation of the conflict between the army and rebel forces. Pray for wisdom for regional leaders, and for the Church and […]
South Sudan: training courses
We give thanks with CMS-Africa and local partner Joseph Noel for the many opportunities to minister in different churches in South Sudan using CMS-Africa tools and resources. As people engage with Financial Freedom for Families (a budgeting and financial stewardship course), Discover, Develop, Deploy (a course which supports young people to unlock their potential and enter the […]
Tanzania: youth work
Lift up young Jesus-followers growing up in Muslim-majority parts of Tanzania. Pray for God to raise up youth leaders who are passionate about inspiring young people to keep following Jesus and who will be good role models. Pray for great friendships to form between young Christians to encourage one another as they learn about Jesus […]
“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 […]
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.
South Sudan: conferences for church leaders
“Pray for the successful planning and execution of upcoming conferences focused on leadership and church planting. May the Holy Spirit equip leaders to grow the kingdom effectively,” writes Paul Lueth, a local partner in South Sudan engaged in church planting and teaching theology alongside training pastors and evangelists. Please pray, too, for an end to […]
Tanzania: new work and residence permits needed
Mission partner Heather Johnstone works with women in crisis in Mara through the Rehema project, supporting them to earn a living and provide for their children. Her final work and residence permits expire in May and they can’t be renewed. Pray for Heather as she begins the process of appealing to the labour commissioner to […]
