Asia Archives - Church Mission Society (CMS) https://churchmissionsociety.org/tag/asia/ With Jesus. With each other. To the edges. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:38:41 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://churchmissionsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CMS-Favions2.jpg Asia Archives - Church Mission Society (CMS) https://churchmissionsociety.org/tag/asia/ 32 32 South Asia: theological students https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/south-asia-theological-students/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:38:40 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=43396 “Praise God for the 90 theological students from all around the country who attended the Equipping Emerging Leaders as Agents of Transformation (EELAT) Conference this week,” writes F, who supports theological education in South Asia. Please pray for the theological students as they return to their regular studies, that they may be inspired and equipped to make […]

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South Asia: theological students

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“Praise God for the 90 theological students from all around the country who attended the Equipping Emerging Leaders as Agents of Transformation (EELAT) Conference this week,” writes F, who supports theological education in South Asia. Please pray for the theological students as they return to their regular studies, that they may be inspired and equipped to make a difference to their churches and communities as they prepare to begin pastoral and other ministries. 

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Brazil: starting a church in prison

Mission partners Andy and Kati Walsh work with local church partners in Florianópolis, sharing the hope of Jesus in challenging contexts. Andy and others have been working together to launch churches in local men’s prisons. In one prison, 20–25 believers already meet regularly, currently without any involvement from an ordained minister. Please pray for obstacles […]

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Lebanon: a country and a region in crisis

Lebanon is suffering a “humanitarian catastrophe in every sense of the word”, according to Barham Salih, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees. Over one million people – a fifth of the country’s population – has been displaced as a result of the war over the past few weeks. Pray for provision of shelter, food, […]

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Sri Lanka: Diocese of Kurunegala

Asia-CMS invites prayer for the Diocese of Kurunegala, where the Christian population is declining. Pray for encouragement over their 15 house churches, asking that they might grow in number and depth of faith. Pray for a men’s ministry to be established and for more people within the community to be able to access theological education.

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Tanzania: new mission partners

New mission partners Dave and Tricia Rollett are preparing to move their family to Zanzibar, where they will support Christians in a minority context to grow in their faith and be a loving witness to their neighbours of other faiths. Please pray for Dave and Tricia as they enter a season of training, preparation and […]

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Uganda: Cawdells finishing service

After three years serving at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Gulu, Sarah and Simon Cawdell left Uganda this week and are preparing to finish service as mission partners. Pray for them as they settle back into life in the UK, and for the new principal of the college, Dr Denis Ruhama, as he and […]

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UK: Pioneer Mission Training programme

CMS is hosting two open days next week: on-site in Oxford on Tuesday 21 April and online on Wednesday 22 April. These events are designed to help prospective students explore CMS Pioneer Mission Training options, including streams focused on African Christianity, Asian Christianity, children’s, family and youth work. Pray for people to attend these open […]

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]]> Sri Lanka: Diocese of Kurunegala https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/sri-lanka-diocese-of-kurunegala-sri-lanka/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:37:05 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=43394 Asia-CMS invites prayer for the Diocese of Kurunegala, where the Christian population is declining. Pray for encouragement over their 15 house churches, asking that they might grow in number and depth of faith. Pray for a men’s ministry to be established and for more people within the community to be able to access theological education.

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Sri Lanka: Diocese of Kurunegala

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Asia-CMS invites prayer for the Diocese of Kurunegala, where the Christian population is declining. Pray for encouragement over their 15 house churches, asking that they might grow in number and depth of faith. Pray for a men’s ministry to be established and for more people within the community to be able to access theological education.

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Brazil: starting a church in prison

Mission partners Andy and Kati Walsh work with local church partners in Florianópolis, sharing the hope of Jesus in challenging contexts. Andy and others have been working together to launch churches in local men’s prisons. In one prison, 20–25 believers already meet regularly, currently without any involvement from an ordained minister. Please pray for obstacles […]

Read more
Lebanon: a country and a region in crisis

Lebanon is suffering a “humanitarian catastrophe in every sense of the word”, according to Barham Salih, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees. Over one million people – a fifth of the country’s population – has been displaced as a result of the war over the past few weeks. Pray for provision of shelter, food, […]

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South Asia: theological students

“Praise God for the 90 theological students from all around the country who attended the Equipping Emerging Leaders as Agents of Transformation (EELAT) Conference this week,” writes F, who supports theological education in South Asia. Please pray for the theological students as they return to their regular studies, that they may be inspired and equipped to make […]

Read more
Tanzania: new mission partners

New mission partners Dave and Tricia Rollett are preparing to move their family to Zanzibar, where they will support Christians in a minority context to grow in their faith and be a loving witness to their neighbours of other faiths. Please pray for Dave and Tricia as they enter a season of training, preparation and […]

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Uganda: Cawdells finishing service

After three years serving at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Gulu, Sarah and Simon Cawdell left Uganda this week and are preparing to finish service as mission partners. Pray for them as they settle back into life in the UK, and for the new principal of the college, Dr Denis Ruhama, as he and […]

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UK: Pioneer Mission Training programme

CMS is hosting two open days next week: on-site in Oxford on Tuesday 21 April and online on Wednesday 22 April. These events are designed to help prospective students explore CMS Pioneer Mission Training options, including streams focused on African Christianity, Asian Christianity, children’s, family and youth work. Pray for people to attend these open […]

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]]> Nepal: new government and upcoming travel https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/nepal-new-government-and-upcoming-travel/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:00:17 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=43232 Please pray for Nepal’s new government to lead with integrity, meet the needs of its citizens, foster economic growth and strengthen the nation with stability and good governance. Please also pray for favour for Christian organisations serving in Nepal – for the government to view their work positively and encourage it. Pray for mission associate […]

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Nepal: new government and upcoming travel

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Please pray for Nepal’s new government to lead with integrity, meet the needs of its citizens, foster economic growth and strengthen the nation with stability and good governance. Please also pray for favour for Christian organisations serving in Nepal – for the government to view their work positively and encourage it. Pray for mission associate N, who has had to postpone a trip to Nepal to be able to travel in three weeks’ time instead.

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Brazil: starting a church in prison

Mission partners Andy and Kati Walsh work with local church partners in Florianópolis, sharing the hope of Jesus in challenging contexts. Andy and others have been working together to launch churches in local men’s prisons. In one prison, 20–25 believers already meet regularly, currently without any involvement from an ordained minister. Please pray for obstacles […]

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Lebanon: a country and a region in crisis

Lebanon is suffering a “humanitarian catastrophe in every sense of the word”, according to Barham Salih, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees. Over one million people – a fifth of the country’s population – has been displaced as a result of the war over the past few weeks. Pray for provision of shelter, food, […]

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South Asia: theological students

“Praise God for the 90 theological students from all around the country who attended the Equipping Emerging Leaders as Agents of Transformation (EELAT) Conference this week,” writes F, who supports theological education in South Asia. Please pray for the theological students as they return to their regular studies, that they may be inspired and equipped to make […]

Read more
Sri Lanka: Diocese of Kurunegala

Asia-CMS invites prayer for the Diocese of Kurunegala, where the Christian population is declining. Pray for encouragement over their 15 house churches, asking that they might grow in number and depth of faith. Pray for a men’s ministry to be established and for more people within the community to be able to access theological education.

Read more
Tanzania: new mission partners

New mission partners Dave and Tricia Rollett are preparing to move their family to Zanzibar, where they will support Christians in a minority context to grow in their faith and be a loving witness to their neighbours of other faiths. Please pray for Dave and Tricia as they enter a season of training, preparation and […]

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Uganda: Cawdells finishing service

After three years serving at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Gulu, Sarah and Simon Cawdell left Uganda this week and are preparing to finish service as mission partners. Pray for them as they settle back into life in the UK, and for the new principal of the college, Dr Denis Ruhama, as he and […]

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]]> Asia: safety at Easter https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/asia-safety-at-easter/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:40:32 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=43223 Pray for safety and protection of Jesus-followers across the region, particularly in light of the Easter attacks in Pakistan in 2016, and in Sri Lanka in 2019. Pray for Christians to be able to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection free from fear.

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Asia: safety at Easter

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Pray for safety and protection of Jesus-followers across the region, particularly in light of the Easter attacks in Pakistan in 2016, and in Sri Lanka in 2019. Pray for Christians to be able to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection free from fear.

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Brazil: starting a church in prison

Mission partners Andy and Kati Walsh work with local church partners in Florianópolis, sharing the hope of Jesus in challenging contexts. Andy and others have been working together to launch churches in local men’s prisons. In one prison, 20–25 believers already meet regularly, currently without any involvement from an ordained minister. Please pray for obstacles […]

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Lebanon: a country and a region in crisis

Lebanon is suffering a “humanitarian catastrophe in every sense of the word”, according to Barham Salih, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees. Over one million people – a fifth of the country’s population – has been displaced as a result of the war over the past few weeks. Pray for provision of shelter, food, […]

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South Asia: theological students

“Praise God for the 90 theological students from all around the country who attended the Equipping Emerging Leaders as Agents of Transformation (EELAT) Conference this week,” writes F, who supports theological education in South Asia. Please pray for the theological students as they return to their regular studies, that they may be inspired and equipped to make […]

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Sri Lanka: Diocese of Kurunegala

Asia-CMS invites prayer for the Diocese of Kurunegala, where the Christian population is declining. Pray for encouragement over their 15 house churches, asking that they might grow in number and depth of faith. Pray for a men’s ministry to be established and for more people within the community to be able to access theological education.

Read more
Tanzania: new mission partners

New mission partners Dave and Tricia Rollett are preparing to move their family to Zanzibar, where they will support Christians in a minority context to grow in their faith and be a loving witness to their neighbours of other faiths. Please pray for Dave and Tricia as they enter a season of training, preparation and […]

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Uganda: Cawdells finishing service

After three years serving at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Gulu, Sarah and Simon Cawdell left Uganda this week and are preparing to finish service as mission partners. Pray for them as they settle back into life in the UK, and for the new principal of the college, Dr Denis Ruhama, as he and […]

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]]> South Asia: fuel and gas shortage https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/south-asia-fuel-and-gas-shortage/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:50:32 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=42934 Pray for people across South Asia who are in the midst of a serious gas shortage due to the Iran conflict and knock-on disruption to the supply chain. Across the region, people are dependent on gas for cooking, meaning many people are now forced to go hungry. Pray for supplies to arrive faster than anticipated […]

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South Asia: fuel and gas shortage

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Pray for people across South Asia who are in the midst of a serious gas shortage due to the Iran conflict and knock-on disruption to the supply chain. Across the region, people are dependent on gas for cooking, meaning many people are now forced to go hungry. Pray for supplies to arrive faster than anticipated and for the government to make wise decisions when it comes to distributing the limited supplies they do have.  

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Brazil: starting a church in prison

Mission partners Andy and Kati Walsh work with local church partners in Florianópolis, sharing the hope of Jesus in challenging contexts. Andy and others have been working together to launch churches in local men’s prisons. In one prison, 20–25 believers already meet regularly, currently without any involvement from an ordained minister. Please pray for obstacles […]

Read more
Lebanon: a country and a region in crisis

Lebanon is suffering a “humanitarian catastrophe in every sense of the word”, according to Barham Salih, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees. Over one million people – a fifth of the country’s population – has been displaced as a result of the war over the past few weeks. Pray for provision of shelter, food, […]

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South Asia: theological students

“Praise God for the 90 theological students from all around the country who attended the Equipping Emerging Leaders as Agents of Transformation (EELAT) Conference this week,” writes F, who supports theological education in South Asia. Please pray for the theological students as they return to their regular studies, that they may be inspired and equipped to make […]

Read more
Sri Lanka: Diocese of Kurunegala

Asia-CMS invites prayer for the Diocese of Kurunegala, where the Christian population is declining. Pray for encouragement over their 15 house churches, asking that they might grow in number and depth of faith. Pray for a men’s ministry to be established and for more people within the community to be able to access theological education.

Read more
Tanzania: new mission partners

New mission partners Dave and Tricia Rollett are preparing to move their family to Zanzibar, where they will support Christians in a minority context to grow in their faith and be a loving witness to their neighbours of other faiths. Please pray for Dave and Tricia as they enter a season of training, preparation and […]

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Uganda: Cawdells finishing service

After three years serving at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Gulu, Sarah and Simon Cawdell left Uganda this week and are preparing to finish service as mission partners. Pray for them as they settle back into life in the UK, and for the new principal of the college, Dr Denis Ruhama, as he and […]

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]]> Thailand: stability for families in the slum https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/thailand-stability-for-families-in-the-slum/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:49:23 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=42932 Mission partners Elise and Jon Fletcher are immersed in the life of the Khlong Toei slum in Bangkok. They support local families in a number of ways, including through an 18-month programme called Keeping Families Together (KFT), which helps people work towards financial stability. Pray that current KFT participants will be empowered to build more […]

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Thailand: stability for families in the slum

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Mission partners Elise and Jon Fletcher are immersed in the life of the Khlong Toei slum in Bangkok. They support local families in a number of ways, including through an 18-month programme called Keeping Families Together (KFT), which helps people work towards financial stability. Pray that current KFT participants will be empowered to build more stable lives for themselves and their families and for God to work powerfully in the life of each family represented in the programme.  

Latest prayer news

Brazil: starting a church in prison

Mission partners Andy and Kati Walsh work with local church partners in Florianópolis, sharing the hope of Jesus in challenging contexts. Andy and others have been working together to launch churches in local men’s prisons. In one prison, 20–25 believers already meet regularly, currently without any involvement from an ordained minister. Please pray for obstacles […]

Read more
Lebanon: a country and a region in crisis

Lebanon is suffering a “humanitarian catastrophe in every sense of the word”, according to Barham Salih, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees. Over one million people – a fifth of the country’s population – has been displaced as a result of the war over the past few weeks. Pray for provision of shelter, food, […]

Read more
South Asia: theological students

“Praise God for the 90 theological students from all around the country who attended the Equipping Emerging Leaders as Agents of Transformation (EELAT) Conference this week,” writes F, who supports theological education in South Asia. Please pray for the theological students as they return to their regular studies, that they may be inspired and equipped to make […]

Read more
Sri Lanka: Diocese of Kurunegala

Asia-CMS invites prayer for the Diocese of Kurunegala, where the Christian population is declining. Pray for encouragement over their 15 house churches, asking that they might grow in number and depth of faith. Pray for a men’s ministry to be established and for more people within the community to be able to access theological education.

Read more
Tanzania: new mission partners

New mission partners Dave and Tricia Rollett are preparing to move their family to Zanzibar, where they will support Christians in a minority context to grow in their faith and be a loving witness to their neighbours of other faiths. Please pray for Dave and Tricia as they enter a season of training, preparation and […]

Read more
Uganda: Cawdells finishing service

After three years serving at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Gulu, Sarah and Simon Cawdell left Uganda this week and are preparing to finish service as mission partners. Pray for them as they settle back into life in the UK, and for the new principal of the college, Dr Denis Ruhama, as he and […]

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]]> South Asia: new home https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/south-asia-new-home/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:36:40 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=42808 Please pray for mission partners E and R as they look for a new place to live. As they have had to move many times over the past few years, pray for somewhere they can call home for at least the next five years. Pray for the right place to become available at the right […]

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South Asia: new home

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Please pray for mission partners E and R as they look for a new place to live. As they have had to move many times over the past few years, pray for somewhere they can call home for at least the next five years. Pray for the right place to become available at the right price, which will allow them to continue to offer hospitality to their church family as well as visitors from near and far.

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Brazil: starting a church in prison

Mission partners Andy and Kati Walsh work with local church partners in Florianópolis, sharing the hope of Jesus in challenging contexts. Andy and others have been working together to launch churches in local men’s prisons. In one prison, 20–25 believers already meet regularly, currently without any involvement from an ordained minister. Please pray for obstacles […]

Read more
Lebanon: a country and a region in crisis

Lebanon is suffering a “humanitarian catastrophe in every sense of the word”, according to Barham Salih, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees. Over one million people – a fifth of the country’s population – has been displaced as a result of the war over the past few weeks. Pray for provision of shelter, food, […]

Read more
South Asia: theological students

“Praise God for the 90 theological students from all around the country who attended the Equipping Emerging Leaders as Agents of Transformation (EELAT) Conference this week,” writes F, who supports theological education in South Asia. Please pray for the theological students as they return to their regular studies, that they may be inspired and equipped to make […]

Read more
Sri Lanka: Diocese of Kurunegala

Asia-CMS invites prayer for the Diocese of Kurunegala, where the Christian population is declining. Pray for encouragement over their 15 house churches, asking that they might grow in number and depth of faith. Pray for a men’s ministry to be established and for more people within the community to be able to access theological education.

Read more
Tanzania: new mission partners

New mission partners Dave and Tricia Rollett are preparing to move their family to Zanzibar, where they will support Christians in a minority context to grow in their faith and be a loving witness to their neighbours of other faiths. Please pray for Dave and Tricia as they enter a season of training, preparation and […]

Read more
Uganda: Cawdells finishing service

After three years serving at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Gulu, Sarah and Simon Cawdell left Uganda this week and are preparing to finish service as mission partners. Pray for them as they settle back into life in the UK, and for the new principal of the college, Dr Denis Ruhama, as he and […]

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]]> Thailand: protection of children’s rights https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/thailand-protection-of-childrens-rights/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:30:39 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=42539 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 […]

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Thailand: protection of children’s rights

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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 great opportunity for dialogue and increased partnership in the work of protecting the rights of children in Thailand. 

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Brazil: starting a church in prison

Mission partners Andy and Kati Walsh work with local church partners in Florianópolis, sharing the hope of Jesus in challenging contexts. Andy and others have been working together to launch churches in local men’s prisons. In one prison, 20–25 believers already meet regularly, currently without any involvement from an ordained minister. Please pray for obstacles […]

Read more
Lebanon: a country and a region in crisis

Lebanon is suffering a “humanitarian catastrophe in every sense of the word”, according to Barham Salih, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees. Over one million people – a fifth of the country’s population – has been displaced as a result of the war over the past few weeks. Pray for provision of shelter, food, […]

Read more
South Asia: theological students

“Praise God for the 90 theological students from all around the country who attended the Equipping Emerging Leaders as Agents of Transformation (EELAT) Conference this week,” writes F, who supports theological education in South Asia. Please pray for the theological students as they return to their regular studies, that they may be inspired and equipped to make […]

Read more
Sri Lanka: Diocese of Kurunegala

Asia-CMS invites prayer for the Diocese of Kurunegala, where the Christian population is declining. Pray for encouragement over their 15 house churches, asking that they might grow in number and depth of faith. Pray for a men’s ministry to be established and for more people within the community to be able to access theological education.

Read more
Tanzania: new mission partners

New mission partners Dave and Tricia Rollett are preparing to move their family to Zanzibar, where they will support Christians in a minority context to grow in their faith and be a loving witness to their neighbours of other faiths. Please pray for Dave and Tricia as they enter a season of training, preparation and […]

Read more
Uganda: Cawdells finishing service

After three years serving at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Gulu, Sarah and Simon Cawdell left Uganda this week and are preparing to finish service as mission partners. Pray for them as they settle back into life in the UK, and for the new principal of the college, Dr Denis Ruhama, as he and […]

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]]> South East Asia: transition https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/south-east-asia-transition/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:28:25 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=42452 Mission partners A and L support people to live in freedom from addiction (A) and champion the cause of children with special needs (L). Please pray for them and their children as they navigate a time of transition – for peace in the waiting and for discernment in what God has for them next.

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South East Asia: transition

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Mission partners A and L support people to live in freedom from addiction (A) and champion the cause of children with special needs (L). Please pray for them and their children as they navigate a time of transition – for peace in the waiting and for discernment in what God has for them next.

Latest prayer news

Brazil: starting a church in prison

Mission partners Andy and Kati Walsh work with local church partners in Florianópolis, sharing the hope of Jesus in challenging contexts. Andy and others have been working together to launch churches in local men’s prisons. In one prison, 20–25 believers already meet regularly, currently without any involvement from an ordained minister. Please pray for obstacles […]

Read more
Lebanon: a country and a region in crisis

Lebanon is suffering a “humanitarian catastrophe in every sense of the word”, according to Barham Salih, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees. Over one million people – a fifth of the country’s population – has been displaced as a result of the war over the past few weeks. Pray for provision of shelter, food, […]

Read more
South Asia: theological students

“Praise God for the 90 theological students from all around the country who attended the Equipping Emerging Leaders as Agents of Transformation (EELAT) Conference this week,” writes F, who supports theological education in South Asia. Please pray for the theological students as they return to their regular studies, that they may be inspired and equipped to make […]

Read more
Sri Lanka: Diocese of Kurunegala

Asia-CMS invites prayer for the Diocese of Kurunegala, where the Christian population is declining. Pray for encouragement over their 15 house churches, asking that they might grow in number and depth of faith. Pray for a men’s ministry to be established and for more people within the community to be able to access theological education.

Read more
Tanzania: new mission partners

New mission partners Dave and Tricia Rollett are preparing to move their family to Zanzibar, where they will support Christians in a minority context to grow in their faith and be a loving witness to their neighbours of other faiths. Please pray for Dave and Tricia as they enter a season of training, preparation and […]

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Uganda: Cawdells finishing service

After three years serving at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Gulu, Sarah and Simon Cawdell left Uganda this week and are preparing to finish service as mission partners. Pray for them as they settle back into life in the UK, and for the new principal of the college, Dr Denis Ruhama, as he and […]

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]]> Philippines: teaching children to care for God’s creation https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/philippines-teaching-children-to-care-for-gods-creation/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:32:07 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=42295 “Our plan last year for school visits did not happen, as the principal (and all other schools too) are under pressure to make more of an effort to improve children’s reading skills,” write Eric and Sandra Read. Eric and Sandra were hoping to have school groups visit their farm as part of their work of […]

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Philippines: teaching children to care for God’s creation

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“Our plan last year for school visits did not happen, as the principal (and all other schools too) are under pressure to make more of an effort to improve children’s reading skills,” write Eric and Sandra Read. Eric and Sandra were hoping to have school groups visit their farm as part of their work of teaching children and youth to enjoy, appreciate and care for nature, and encouraging and practising creation care-centred food production. Now that schools have increased focus on other things, pray for wisdom to know how to move forward with teaching local children to look after God’s creation.

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Brazil: starting a church in prison

Mission partners Andy and Kati Walsh work with local church partners in Florianópolis, sharing the hope of Jesus in challenging contexts. Andy and others have been working together to launch churches in local men’s prisons. In one prison, 20–25 believers already meet regularly, currently without any involvement from an ordained minister. Please pray for obstacles […]

Read more
Lebanon: a country and a region in crisis

Lebanon is suffering a “humanitarian catastrophe in every sense of the word”, according to Barham Salih, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees. Over one million people – a fifth of the country’s population – has been displaced as a result of the war over the past few weeks. Pray for provision of shelter, food, […]

Read more
South Asia: theological students

“Praise God for the 90 theological students from all around the country who attended the Equipping Emerging Leaders as Agents of Transformation (EELAT) Conference this week,” writes F, who supports theological education in South Asia. Please pray for the theological students as they return to their regular studies, that they may be inspired and equipped to make […]

Read more
Sri Lanka: Diocese of Kurunegala

Asia-CMS invites prayer for the Diocese of Kurunegala, where the Christian population is declining. Pray for encouragement over their 15 house churches, asking that they might grow in number and depth of faith. Pray for a men’s ministry to be established and for more people within the community to be able to access theological education.

Read more
Tanzania: new mission partners

New mission partners Dave and Tricia Rollett are preparing to move their family to Zanzibar, where they will support Christians in a minority context to grow in their faith and be a loving witness to their neighbours of other faiths. Please pray for Dave and Tricia as they enter a season of training, preparation and […]

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Uganda: Cawdells finishing service

After three years serving at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Gulu, Sarah and Simon Cawdell left Uganda this week and are preparing to finish service as mission partners. Pray for them as they settle back into life in the UK, and for the new principal of the college, Dr Denis Ruhama, as he and […]

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Pray for all those who have been affected by recent flooding in Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Indonesia. Pray for comfort for those who are mourning the loss of family members, homes, possessions and stability. Pray for people as they try to move forward and rebuild following the flooding.

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Mission partners Andy and Kati Walsh work with local church partners in Florianópolis, sharing the hope of Jesus in challenging contexts. Andy and others have been working together to launch churches in local men’s prisons. In one prison, 20–25 believers already meet regularly, currently without any involvement from an ordained minister. Please pray for obstacles […]

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After three years serving at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Gulu, Sarah and Simon Cawdell left Uganda this week and are preparing to finish service as mission partners. Pray for them as they settle back into life in the UK, and for the new principal of the college, Dr Denis Ruhama, as he and […]

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]]> South East Asia: ceasefire https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/south-east-asia-ceasefire/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:37:52 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=42050 A Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire was agreed at the end of December, ending weeks of border clashes that forced nearly one million people from their homes. Praise God that the ceasefire is still in place. Please pray for lasting peace between the two countries and for civilians to be able to safely return to their homes.

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A Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire was agreed at the end of December, ending weeks of border clashes that forced nearly one million people from their homes. Praise God that the ceasefire is still in place. Please pray for lasting peace between the two countries and for civilians to be able to safely return to their homes.

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Brazil: starting a church in prison

Mission partners Andy and Kati Walsh work with local church partners in Florianópolis, sharing the hope of Jesus in challenging contexts. Andy and others have been working together to launch churches in local men’s prisons. In one prison, 20–25 believers already meet regularly, currently without any involvement from an ordained minister. Please pray for obstacles […]

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Lebanon: a country and a region in crisis

Lebanon is suffering a “humanitarian catastrophe in every sense of the word”, according to Barham Salih, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees. Over one million people – a fifth of the country’s population – has been displaced as a result of the war over the past few weeks. Pray for provision of shelter, food, […]

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“Praise God for the 90 theological students from all around the country who attended the Equipping Emerging Leaders as Agents of Transformation (EELAT) Conference this week,” writes F, who supports theological education in South Asia. Please pray for the theological students as they return to their regular studies, that they may be inspired and equipped to make […]

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Sri Lanka: Diocese of Kurunegala

Asia-CMS invites prayer for the Diocese of Kurunegala, where the Christian population is declining. Pray for encouragement over their 15 house churches, asking that they might grow in number and depth of faith. Pray for a men’s ministry to be established and for more people within the community to be able to access theological education.

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New mission partners Dave and Tricia Rollett are preparing to move their family to Zanzibar, where they will support Christians in a minority context to grow in their faith and be a loving witness to their neighbours of other faiths. Please pray for Dave and Tricia as they enter a season of training, preparation and […]

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After three years serving at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Gulu, Sarah and Simon Cawdell left Uganda this week and are preparing to finish service as mission partners. Pray for them as they settle back into life in the UK, and for the new principal of the college, Dr Denis Ruhama, as he and […]

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