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Prayer Requests
May 2025
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7, NLT
Africa
Lord God, we’re grateful for the Nairobi Accord signed by Canadian Baptist Ministries and several church partners in Africa. As they cooperate to encourage and support one another, use this commitment as a vital link to equip your people.
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Protector, I think of Canadian Baptist Ministries’ church partners in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where both Goma and Bukavu are under the control of rebel militia groups. Bring fresh hope to Christians there, I pray; ease the hardships caused by this situation.
Darrell Bustin serves as a Canadian Baptist Ministries field staff member, specializing in theological education and church leadership development in sub-Saharan Africa. As he visits Togo and Kenya in late April and early May to spend time with church partners, Father, I pray for meaningful times of training and teaching to strengthen CBM’s partnerships.
Asia
Along with CP Raju, serving CBM in India, we praise you, God, for Chuchuyimlang Baptist Church which is providing youth with opportunities for training in sports skills along with spiritual knowledge. Other Indian youth are being trained in tailoring, beauty and wellness, computers, and baking; training in aluminum and steel fabrication is also being set up. Thank you, Lord, for CBM’s care of body and soul.
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For Suraj Komaravalli, CBM’s Asia team leader, I pray, Lord, that he knows you are watching over and guiding him as he travels to program locations and meets with staff in India, Central Asia, and the Philippines. As Baptist churches and CBM’s partner organizations in these areas minister to and raise up the poor and needy, let Christ be glorified.
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Thank you, Lord, for the work done by CBM’s partners in the Philippines, Kabuganaan Philippines Ministries and Ban Lao Liu Church, and with Engage Disability Network in Sri Lanka. Use CBM’s partnership to great benefit, we pray.
Europe
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Sovereign, we pray for Lewis and Felain Lam, serving as CBM strategic associates in GÓ§ttingen, Germany. As they minister to Chinese students in the country, help them introduce the gospel in ways that connect with these future professionals.
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Saviour, I think of the 111 Baptist churches in Poland, and the care they are giving Ukrainian refugees. With Polish Baptists, I ask for new missionaries, leaders, and pastors to help make Christ known in areas of the country where there are no evangelical congregations.
Middle East/North Africa
​Master, we pray for Emad and Almess Botros; Emad serves CBM as a lecturer in Old Testament and Islamic studies at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Beirut, and Almess works with Iraqi and Syrian refugees and also tutors. Help them lean on your strength and serve you faithfully.
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We pray for the students at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary, who juggle studying with family and ministry responsibilities and challenges. As they serve across the Middle East and North Africa while studying, inspire them through what they learn of your nature, Lord.
Latin America &
the Caribbean
Alongside CBM staff Bruno and Kathleen Soucy, we pray for Canadian Baptist Ministries’ Faith and Work initiatives in Latin America. Continue, Lord, to foster a spirit of respectful, Holy Spirit-led discernment as local partners seek to serve their communities in ways that honour both context and culture.
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With Bill Dyck, CBM staff whose work focuses on discipleship and theological education in Latin America, Lord, I affirm, “My hope for the world is in God’s People, Christ’s Church.” Hearten pastors in Latin America and the Caribbean as they meet to encourage and pastor one another.
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Shepherd King, thank you for Kathryn Scott, CBM field staff in the Dominican Republic. Continue to deepen the mentoring and friendship relationships she has with youth in small groups, youth gatherings, and church settings; help these young people as they become your disciples.
Canada
I pray for CBM’s Solidarity Sunday, May 25, when Canadian Baptist Ministries invites us to stand in solidarity with the global Church. Give us your vision, Lord, to see those physically struggling and spiritually needy. Let me be part of the way you care for a hurting world.
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Father, I pray for my pastor and all leaders in Canadian Baptist congregations, that “in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,” they would present their requests to you. Let your peace, beyond all understanding, guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:6–7).
Atlantic Canada
Holy Spirit, please inspire each leader and participant as women are gathered to consider the theme, “Better. Together.” at ABW’s annual interMISSION at Crandall University in Moncton, N.B. Let each woman go home refreshed and mission-focused after times of reflection and inspiration.
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Father, we pray for a good turnout as the Pregnancy Resource Center of Saint John, N.B., holds their Steps for Hope walkathon on May 31. May they and each pregnancy and wellness centre in the Maritimes reach their fundraising goals this year, we pray.
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I pray for each facility in Atlantic Canada which gives refuge to women aged 16+ escaping sexual exploitation. Bless and sustain the staff and volunteers at TREY as they help women “learn to live free” in a safe, restorative family environment.
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I pray for CBAC’s staff and each person involved in preparing for Oasis, to held August 7–9 at Wolfville, Nova Scotia’s Acadia University. Use Oasis to speak to and unify Atlantic Baptists.
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As Atlantic Baptist Women’s Vacation Bible School leaders help churches run weekday VBS programs this summer, draw children to you this summer, Lord, we pray.
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Global
Lord, I pray for the translation of the Baptist World Alliance’s Youth and Children’s Horizons training program into the Karen language in Thailand to help train Karen leaders, displaced by decades of persecution in Myanmar. And I bow in prayer for the recruitment and hiring of the next Baptist World Alliance Horizons regional director for the Asia-Pacific region.
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Father, I’m grateful for Karen Wilson, president of Baptist World Alliance Women, and Merritt Johnston, executive director of Baptist World Alliance Women. Help them as they mobilize Baptist sisters across 150 countries to see needs, show up, and make a difference.
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Lord, please empower the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, of which Canadian Baptist Ministries is a member. Assist their relief projects in Sudan, where, since the April 2023 outbreak of civil war, the world’s largest humanitarian crisis is unfolding.