Eileen Kilpatrick
Eileen Kilpatrick is translating the Old Testament into the Avokaya language - primarily in Ocean City, with three trips to South Sudan each year to meet with her translation team.
Pray for Eileen to manage her schedule well to be able to check through the daily translation work, make good changes and get more sleep at night. Pray for wisdom as we work through difficult passages in Exodus describing the tabernacle and vestments of the priest. Pray for wisdom to answer consultant questions for Ezra 8-10. Pray for consultant Ryan Davis as he works on consultant questions for Avokaya 1 Chronicles. The next book for the translation team to revise will be 2 Chronicles.
Pray for Eileen to manage her schedule well to be able to check through the daily translation work, make good changes and get more sleep at night. Pray for wisdom as we work through difficult passages in Exodus describing the tabernacle and vestments of the priest. Pray for wisdom to answer consultant questions for Ezra 8-10. Pray for consultant Ryan Davis as he works on consultant questions for Avokaya 1 Chronicles. The next book for the translation team to revise will be 2 Chronicles.
Rich and Rachel
Rich and Rachel are assigned to Southeast Asia where they will be working to support missionary wellness. Rich is an adult and child psychiatrist at Cornerstone Counseling Foundation which serves Christian workers from all over Asia. Their goal is to spread the gospel by promoting emotional and spiritual health and reducing burnout amongst missionaries and their families, as well as developing relationships with local nationals.
Prayers are needed for Rachel during her new teaching career as a full-time Middle School social studies teacher. Pray for Rich, as psychiatrist, he is also needed to serve as Interim Clinical Director.
Prayers are needed for Rachel during her new teaching career as a full-time Middle School social studies teacher. Pray for Rich, as psychiatrist, he is also needed to serve as Interim Clinical Director.
Paul & Linda Cruz
Pray for Paul and Linda as they follow up with new seekers they met at holiday events. Pray for Linda as she has knee surgery in February. CPM needs to raise more prayer and financial support. Praise that Paul will be doing several Passover presentations in March and April and asks for the Lord to bless his words.
Ron and Char Bystrom
Ron and Char Bystrom have served in full time ministry with Cru since 1972. Ministry focuses have ranged from involvement with the high school ministry, secular college campus ministry, Mid-Atlantic Regional oversight responsibilities in the Mid-Atlantic Region, and the reaching of university students in 12 partnership countries. Recently, Ron and Char’s focus shifted to mobilizing students from Christian Colleges and shepherding teams as they are sent for a Refugee/Church/University ministry effort in Western Europe. The goal is to trust God to raise up 100 graduates for long term or 2 year ministry efforts in reaching the refugees from Muslim countries who have fled to Western Europe. Their heart and commitment remains steadfast: to see lost student come to know the hope, love, forgiveness and power of Christ in and through their lives, to help them grow in Christ and to see them embrace God's heart for reaching the lost in His world!
Pray for Ron as he continues to mentor Blair through the transition of The Every Initiative in Sweden to the possibilities in France. Pray for Ron and Char as they continue to come alongside their daughter, Jen and her husband Scott, who lead the Cru ministry at the University of Connecticut. Pray for their pastor who had a heart attack as well as other health issues and is on sabbatical to rest for the next several months. Pray for Ron and the other elders as they navigate a myriad of church responsibilities and decisions. Continued prayers are needed for the family through this season of grief in the loss, this side of heaven, of their dear daughter, Kristi.
Pray for Ron as he continues to mentor Blair through the transition of The Every Initiative in Sweden to the possibilities in France. Pray for Ron and Char as they continue to come alongside their daughter, Jen and her husband Scott, who lead the Cru ministry at the University of Connecticut. Pray for their pastor who had a heart attack as well as other health issues and is on sabbatical to rest for the next several months. Pray for Ron and the other elders as they navigate a myriad of church responsibilities and decisions. Continued prayers are needed for the family through this season of grief in the loss, this side of heaven, of their dear daughter, Kristi.
Carl Dambman
Carl is part of the Athletes in Action Global Events team. Pray for his ministry as he travels internationally in 2023. Carl also reminds us to pray for peace in Ukraine.
During the 2026 Winter Olympic in February, Carl will be available using text messages and other forms of technology to pray for and encourage coaches and athletes at the Games. In April, they will join the Global Events Team at headquarters. Pray for this Summit for planning, strategy, encouragement from the Word and worship. Planning continues for the FIFA Men's Football World Cup beginning in June. Their desire is to saturate North America with the gospel.
During the 2026 Winter Olympic in February, Carl will be available using text messages and other forms of technology to pray for and encourage coaches and athletes at the Games. In April, they will join the Global Events Team at headquarters. Pray for this Summit for planning, strategy, encouragement from the Word and worship. Planning continues for the FIFA Men's Football World Cup beginning in June. Their desire is to saturate North America with the gospel.
RV and Frances Brown
The Mission of Outreach To America's Youth, Inc. is to reach people with The Gospel of Jesus Christ unto Salvation (Romans 10:9-13). Our emphasis is on youth, since they are our future. We carry the Message of OTAY to Churches, Schools, Prisons/Detention Centers, Camps/Retreats, Conferences, Rallies, and Communities.
Pray for their health and safety as they press forward on God’s Missionary Journey in 2026. Praise the Lord for a successful marriage retreat. Pray for their daughter Sommer who has diabetic issues and praise the Lord she was able to come home from the hospital.
Pray for their health and safety as they press forward on God’s Missionary Journey in 2026. Praise the Lord for a successful marriage retreat. Pray for their daughter Sommer who has diabetic issues and praise the Lord she was able to come home from the hospital.
Peter Eck
Pastor Peter leads a cross cultural, mercy minded, gospel centered mission work of the PCA that focuses on inner city neighborhoods in AC.
Pray to the Lord of the Harvest to send more laborers, gospel workers from within the city and without to help share the load of ministry and expand what they can do in AC. Pray for God's continued work in the young men of their city that God would save, disciple and raise up godly leaders in their marriages, families and in their church. Pray for their older Bible club kids that they would not get lost in the streets or other ungodly influences during their teenage years.
Pray to the Lord of the Harvest to send more laborers, gospel workers from within the city and without to help share the load of ministry and expand what they can do in AC. Pray for God's continued work in the young men of their city that God would save, disciple and raise up godly leaders in their marriages, families and in their church. Pray for their older Bible club kids that they would not get lost in the streets or other ungodly influences during their teenage years.
Dennis and Tammie Campbell
Dennis and Tammie Campbell began their ministry over 17 years ago of Romania. Their ministries journey took them to war-torn Sierra Leone West Africa. They developed a Christian school system that planted over 38 new church plants and have overseen the construction of a medical clinic, and water drilling projects in the country. During the 2015 Ebola crisis, they organized the delivery of food for those in quarantine. After the crisis had passed, they pursued the work to support those children left orphaned, by establishing an education and care program called the Treehouse.
Praise Campbells have partnered with local clinics, churches and communities to bring hope and healing to Sierra Leone. Medical teams find crumbling hospitals and equipment inadequate. Needs are urgent in the Mokanji Hospital. Please pray for medical equipment, security fencing for the compound and building repairs.
Praise Campbells have partnered with local clinics, churches and communities to bring hope and healing to Sierra Leone. Medical teams find crumbling hospitals and equipment inadequate. Needs are urgent in the Mokanji Hospital. Please pray for medical equipment, security fencing for the compound and building repairs.
Matthew and Simone McKinnon
Matt and Simone joined InFaith in 2018 to teach young people for Christ. For over 200 years, InFaith has been helping missionaries bring the Gospel to those in need of hope. The McKinnon's are helping a newly planted church to teach the Bible and interact with teens in the community.
Praise for the young man, Robert, who has come consistently to church and been part of the youth over the last year. Praise for partnerships that God has supplied that stand beside InFaith through prayer and financial support. Pray for working with the local Brazilian church as they reach out to the youth. Pray that God will work through our ESL classes and Bible Study to share the gospel with those who come. Pray for future plans as Simone and Matt work in relationships with their ministries.
Praise for the young man, Robert, who has come consistently to church and been part of the youth over the last year. Praise for partnerships that God has supplied that stand beside InFaith through prayer and financial support. Pray for working with the local Brazilian church as they reach out to the youth. Pray that God will work through our ESL classes and Bible Study to share the gospel with those who come. Pray for future plans as Simone and Matt work in relationships with their ministries.
Ben and Alison Sheldon
Ben and Alison are serving with Mission Anabaino a Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) church planting network in Southeastern Connecticut. Their goal is to plant a Gospel believing church in the greater New London area.
Pray for the 4 men training to be the first elders in this new church. Pray for a long term location for the Christ Presbyterian Church. Pray for the Sheldon’s relationships with neighbors, that they would extend the hospitality of the gospel to them in their friendships. Praise attendance averaging 70 each Sunday.
Pray for the 4 men training to be the first elders in this new church. Pray for a long term location for the Christ Presbyterian Church. Pray for the Sheldon’s relationships with neighbors, that they would extend the hospitality of the gospel to them in their friendships. Praise attendance averaging 70 each Sunday.
Rollin and Wendy Grams
Rollin Grams has a unique teaching ministry from live interaction with students around the world using Skype or Zoom. He prepares lectures and asynchronous resources on line for procedures and education. Wendy works on resource guides for children's education. Rollin, a Christian scholar, has a heart for African seminary education and writes course work for their Biblical studies. He is presently working on a new relationship with the University of Uganda. His present project is writing a course on ‘The Story of the Bible’. Praise for His divine protection as the whole family had Covid during Christmas and New Year’s and none were hospitalized.
Pray for Rollin and Wendy as they are looking to move into the Charlotte area, where there is a mission community. Besides their home mission both JAARS and SIM are in Charlotte. Grams would like to give a few hours a week to chaplaincy with JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Resource Services). Pray for Wendy who is having radiation after cancer surgery and needs another operation to remove surrounding cells. Pray for Rollin who is experiencing pain from cervical radiculopathy and is not eligible for surgery.
Pray for Rollin and Wendy as they are looking to move into the Charlotte area, where there is a mission community. Besides their home mission both JAARS and SIM are in Charlotte. Grams would like to give a few hours a week to chaplaincy with JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Resource Services). Pray for Wendy who is having radiation after cancer surgery and needs another operation to remove surrounding cells. Pray for Rollin who is experiencing pain from cervical radiculopathy and is not eligible for surgery.
Nick and Ginny Woodbury
Nick and Ginny serve in Miami, Florida, working closely with pastors through Mission Miami – a multi-ethnic and multi-denominational ministry. Nick is also an advisor to the Colombian Pastoral Institute (CIPEP). Nick & Ginny periodically travel to Colombia to help teach a Seminar on “Finishing Well” for pastors, along with Colombian leader, Ubaldo Restan. In 2019, the Woodburys celebrated 50 years with United World Mission (45 of them under Latin America Mission).
Pray for our 1 Day Seminar “Recharge,” with a theme on unity in Christ, for Pastors in Miami on March 7th- that many leaders across denominational and ethnic barriers will participate and be encouraged, for there are many divisions.
Pray for our 1 Day Seminar “Recharge,” with a theme on unity in Christ, for Pastors in Miami on March 7th- that many leaders across denominational and ethnic barriers will participate and be encouraged, for there are many divisions.
Laura Matera
Laura Matera serves full time with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in the role of Executive Vice President of Action Sports. With a focus on growing Action Sports globally, Laura has a heart for to engage, equip, and empower staff, leaders, and volunteers in their calling to serve Christ in their communities. With a background in Social Work and a Masters in Counseling, she finds deep joy in serving and connecting within her community and providing opportunity for others to do the same.
Laura loves early morning coffee and time with Jesus, a solid workout, long walks, welcoming guests as family in her home, and swimming in the sea. She has three adult daughters and a son in law.
Pray for skaters to respond to the gospel. Praise God for Skate Chaplains. Praise God for Action Sports Gospel of John “21 Days With God” resource-pray it is received with joy. Pray for continued vision to hire FCA Action Sports staff in every US region. Praise God volunteer teams are growing and for more laborers to join. Pray for the Lord’s leading on the Advisory Board on guiding skate chaplaincy. Pray for the Leadership Board to have clarity. Pray for God to supply the funds to serve their staff.
Laura loves early morning coffee and time with Jesus, a solid workout, long walks, welcoming guests as family in her home, and swimming in the sea. She has three adult daughters and a son in law.
Pray for skaters to respond to the gospel. Praise God for Skate Chaplains. Praise God for Action Sports Gospel of John “21 Days With God” resource-pray it is received with joy. Pray for continued vision to hire FCA Action Sports staff in every US region. Praise God volunteer teams are growing and for more laborers to join. Pray for the Lord’s leading on the Advisory Board on guiding skate chaplaincy. Pray for the Leadership Board to have clarity. Pray for God to supply the funds to serve their staff.
John and Mary Henry
John and Mary Henry are missionaries with Youth With A Mission since 1985. They direct YWAM Converge, which connects interns to missional organizations.
John and Mary have served with YWAM’s University of the Nations since 1989 when they began directing YWAM’s Field Ministry Internships program. They have mobilized over 350 students from over 100 colleges and universities in over 10 countries to over 80 internship and outreach projects in over 40 countries.
They have trained student missions leaders now working in over 100 cities in over 35 countries through the School of University Ministries & Missions, a 12-week course that has been presented in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, India, South Korea, Thailand, and the USA. John’s lectures emphasize God’s calling, spiritual formation, and leadership emergence.
John is founder and former director of the Student Mobilization Centre. Mary runs the UofN Transcripts Office. John received his MA in Global Leadership at Fuller School of Intercultural Studies in Pasadena, CA in 2009.
Pray for the regular gatherings at Haven House, Table Fellowship on Mondays and young adult Bible study on Tuesdays. Pray for the Christian student groups at Stockton: the Passion for Christ, Ratio Christ and Stockton Christian Fellowship. Praise also for new FCA and Cru groups on the Stockton campus. Pray for the first lecture/testimony of a faculty member, Robert Castillo, who grew up in Venezuela and will speak at Haven House on Monday, February 23.
John and Mary have served with YWAM’s University of the Nations since 1989 when they began directing YWAM’s Field Ministry Internships program. They have mobilized over 350 students from over 100 colleges and universities in over 10 countries to over 80 internship and outreach projects in over 40 countries.
They have trained student missions leaders now working in over 100 cities in over 35 countries through the School of University Ministries & Missions, a 12-week course that has been presented in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, India, South Korea, Thailand, and the USA. John’s lectures emphasize God’s calling, spiritual formation, and leadership emergence.
John is founder and former director of the Student Mobilization Centre. Mary runs the UofN Transcripts Office. John received his MA in Global Leadership at Fuller School of Intercultural Studies in Pasadena, CA in 2009.
Pray for the regular gatherings at Haven House, Table Fellowship on Mondays and young adult Bible study on Tuesdays. Pray for the Christian student groups at Stockton: the Passion for Christ, Ratio Christ and Stockton Christian Fellowship. Praise also for new FCA and Cru groups on the Stockton campus. Pray for the first lecture/testimony of a faculty member, Robert Castillo, who grew up in Venezuela and will speak at Haven House on Monday, February 23.
Bill & Pricilla O'Byrne
Bill O'Byrne lived with his wife, Priscilla, in St. Petersburg, Russia from 1993 to 2015, where they raised four children, while serving with Church Resource Ministries (CRM). Bill taught Spiritual Formation and Biblical Studies at St. Petersburg Christian University. In 2003 Bill co-founded a spiritual formation ministry within CRM, called Imago Christi, which he now leads from Denver, Colorado. Bill leads seminars and coaches leaders in their spiritual formation, and mentors Christian leaders in applying the insights of spiritual formation to their churches and ministry contexts around the world.
Pray for safety and good health during their trip to Kenya 1/16 to 2/24. Priscilla will be utilizing her Spiritual Formation Coaching Training with women on the mission field and will be assisting with events in Kenya. Pray for wisdom and for the Lord to lead the right people to her. Pray for Imago Christi's deepening partnership with the Trinity Chapel Fraternity based in Nairobi, Kenya. Pray for success in church planting, leadership development and missionary training during their visit.
Pray for safety and good health during their trip to Kenya 1/16 to 2/24. Priscilla will be utilizing her Spiritual Formation Coaching Training with women on the mission field and will be assisting with events in Kenya. Pray for wisdom and for the Lord to lead the right people to her. Pray for Imago Christi's deepening partnership with the Trinity Chapel Fraternity based in Nairobi, Kenya. Pray for success in church planting, leadership development and missionary training during their visit.