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Ordinary People Serving an Extraordinary God: Pray for God’s Work in Chad

Chadian woman carrying water and baby on her back.

God is at work in the nation of Chad. Please join us in praying for these important ministry initiatives.

Sep 13 2023

Ministry for TEAM Chad over the past 30 years has been a spiritual battle. The trials and challenges have been real and numerous. Global workers have faced illness, struggles in marriages, and conflict within teams. Some have been taken hostage, experienced the death of a child, or even lost their own lives. Yet, by God’s grace the work continues. As one TEAM Chad worker says, “We are ordinary people, serving an extraordinary God.” Over the last couple of months, the TEAM blog has highlighted how God is at work in Chad. For this month’s Prayer Focus, here’s how you can…

Girl writing on a chalkboard in Chad, Africa

Education and Literacy Initiatives go hand-in-hand with making the Good News of Jesus accessible to all.

Aug 15 2023

Hebrews 4:12 states, “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” This powerful description highlights the dynamic and transformative nature of Scripture. It states that the Word of God has an inherent vitality and relevance that transcends time and speaks directly to the heart. As believers engage with the living word, it has the potential to penetrate deeply into their innermost being – revealing truths, convicting of sin, and offering guidance…

Cross-cultural ministry brings tough challenges for global workers. We can intercede on their behalf by echoing the prayers we see in Scripture.

Jul 13 2023

This month on the blog, we are focusing on TEAM’s value of “Caring Community.” In the latest Ministry Update, we visited with TEAM’s Director of Member Care, Steve Maybee. Steve shared TEAM’s heart for coming alongside global workers (missionaries) as they navigate the unique pressures of cross-cultural ministry. For this month’s Prayer Focus, we want to spend time lifting up all laborers in the field as they face tough challenges and tremendous pressures. We can do that than by echoing the prayers we see in God’s Word. We encourage you to join us in interceding on behalf of our brothers…

Non-western workers face unique challenges in cross-cultural ministry. Here’s how we can cover them in prayer.

Jun 15 2023

The global Church has grown in size and depth over the last several decades and an exciting shift is taking place in cross-cultural missions. God is raising up workers “from everywhere, to everywhere” to go and make disciples to the far corners of the globe. And while many still heed the call from traditional sending countries like the U.S. and Canada, there is also a growing missionary workforce emerging from what is often called the “majority world” or the “Global South” (areas like Latin America, Asia, and Africa). Clearly, God is instilling a heart for “Passionate Service” in His children…

From MK’s and new appointees to seasoned workers and retirees, global workers in all seasons of life need our prayers.

May 16 2023

The mission of Matthew 28 is carried out daily by our global workers around the world. Some enter the mission field as a single person, some as a family, and some even venture out after retirement. Some embark from western nations like the US or Canada, while others are called from South America, Asia, and other parts of the globe to bring the Gospel to the least reached. Regardless of their background or stage of life, they are lifelong learners in need of our daily prayers. The journey of cross-cultural missions is great, but it can also be greatly heavy….

Displaced populations show remarkable resilience and strength despite many challenges. Will you join us in praying for diaspora people groups and those who come alongside them?

Apr 18 2023

In this month’s Ministry Update, we focused on TEAM’s value of Creative Vision, and specifically the need to be flexible when serving in cross-cultural work. We heard from TEAM global worker, Samantha* how she has had to learn to hold her plans loosely in ministering to and serving alongside displaced Ukranian populations since the war began. Samantha is not alone. According to the International Organization for Migration’s 2022 World Migration Report, approximately 281 million people, or 3.6% of the world’s population, live in a country other than their country of birth. Of these, many live as expatriates due to war,…

Over half the world’s population lives within a 2,500 mile radius of Yuxi, a city in southern China. For this month’s Prayer Focus, please join us in praying for Gospel reach in Asia.

Mar 14 2023

With concerns over aerial surveillance, military aid to Russia, and increasing tensions with Taiwan, it seems that China is constantly in the news. Asia as a whole remains largely in the throes of economic upheaval caused by supply-chain disruptions and other aftershocks of the pandemic. And yet the Gospel spreads. Christianity grew twice as fast as the general population in Asia during the 20th century, and that trend continues in the 21st. According to sources cited in this article from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, Christians now make up 8.2% of people living in Asia. How can we, as the global…

Feb 24 2023

This guide to prayer was written by a TEAM global worker who is serving on the “frontlines” of ministry to Ukrainian people. It’s hard to believe that this week marks a full year since Russia invaded Ukraine. No doubt you’ve likely heard heartbreaking stories of millions fleeing for safety, fathers separated from their families, horrific massacres of civilians, and utter desolation in cities. How can we as the global body of Christ respond to such suffering and grief? The biggest way is by bearing the burdens of Ukrainians this week as we mark a year of pain and a year…

Feb 02 2023

What defines you? In 2023, it’s a popular question. We all seem to be trying to wrap our minds around the question of identity – that which defines us. As followers of Jesus, we want our identity to be rooted in Christ. To that end, TEAM, as an organization with many members, has defining values that anchor us. But it’s important that these values aren’t just platitudes that we post on a webpage and then go about our business. For these concepts to truly define us as missional workers and as disciples of Jesus, they need to be lived out…

"What was broken in relationship can only be healed in relationship." These words are the hallmark for TEAM’s anti-trafficking ministries.

Jan 02 2023

According to the Human Trafficking Hotline, there are over 40 million victims of trafficking worldwide. TEAM is acutely aware of the global crisis of sex trafficking and we thank God for opening doors to anti-trafficking ministry opportunities in various regions. For this month’s Prayer Focus, we invite you to join us in praying for anti-trafficking ministries and those they serve in these specific ways: 1. PRAY for global workers to find and connect with those in need in a post-COVID climate. In many areas, especially in places where prostitution is legal, it was relatively straightforward prior to the pandemic to…

Category - Prayer Focus

Ordinary People Serving an Extraordinary God: Pray for God’s Work in Chad

Empowering the Unreached: Education, Literacy, and Access to the Gospel

Praying Through Scripture for Global Workers

Praying for Workers “From Everywhere, To Everywhere”

May Prayer Focus: Seasons of Missional Life

Far From Home: Praying for Displaced People Groups

Together for the Gospel: Praying for Asia

A Year of War: 5 Ways to Pray for Ukraine

Defined by Christ: A Call to Prayer

January Prayer Focus: Anti-Trafficking Ministry Around the World