Pray
We have highlighted some of the ways you can pray for different teams and places in the world. Know that your prayers matter – everyday.
Prayer support is foundational to everything we do. You play a critical role as you partner with us in prayer for mission workers overseas, in the United States, and at the U.S. Mobilization Center. We feel the prayers of our partners carrying us.
Weekly Prayer for the OC Global Alliance
Prayer for Onward
- Thank God for the strong response to Onward. Pray that He would continue to draw the people He wants to be part of the gathering.
- Pray that God would guide Donovan D, Gill N, and the program team as they work on a program that helps OC listen to God and discern His direction together.
- Pray that God would give wisdom and accuracy as the team turns registrations into detailed plans for lodging, meals, children’s ministry, transportation, billing, and budgeting.
- Pray that God would guide the planning for children and families, particularly children’s programming, special-needs care, and the remaining cost questions.
Prayer for Women’s Shelters
- Pray for funding for the Transitional Homeless Shelter in the Middle East. To run their shelter, $100 covers only 1 day of rent, staffing, food, and counselling for women and their children. Pray for generous hearts to help support this ministry.
- Pray also that God will come into the lives of the women who become believers through these homes. Pray that God will continue to direct their lives and that they will pour into their faith.
- Pray for PEARL as they seek to hire more staff. Pray for wisdom in this placement and all the resources needed for increasing their capacity.
- Pray for the six theology university students who are doing a three-month internship with PEARL. Pray that the Lord will do His work in and through them.
Prayer for Family Camp
- Please pray that God will provide everything needed for the Family Camp and that He will guide those who prepare for it.
- Pray for the upcoming training at the Family Camp starting on November 30 with pastors and church leaders from the Middle East. Pray for wisdom as they plan the meetings and that God will use the training to encourage and strengthen the churches and their leaders.
- Please pray that God will provide the funds needed by Family Camp for humanitarian work, projects, ministry, and schools.
Prayer for Giving Tuesday
- Pray that God would move hearts to give generously this Giving Tuesday.
- Pray that underfunded projects and workers would be highlighted well and that they would receive a great blessing through this campaign.
- Pray that God would use OC to further his kingdom and steward the resources that He provides well to do His work.
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What’s New at OC?
Our email newsletter includes prayer requests and timely news on current ministries. Learn how you can partner with us in our work to connect with the global church and empower others in their local communities!
Also, check out our news on the News & Stories page.
Pray for Our Workers + Their Partners
Our workers, their families and partners have a variety of prayer needs. Here’s how you can pray for them as they live out their calling.
Join us in praying for:
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- Their testimony — in words, actions, and attitudes
- Physical needs, health, safety, and security
- Wisdom in all aspects of their ministry and family life
- Harmony among colleagues and their partner organizations, a spirit of unity powered by the Holy Spirit
- Their children’s protection, sense of security in new places, and personal journey with Jesus
- Knowledge and discernment from the Lord when making strategic decisions
- Love for the people they are serving
Pray for Our Global Alliance
We all have the same mission. To see nations transformed for Christ. Join us in prayer for our sending centers, ministry members, and global associates.
Join us in praying for the OC Global Alliance for:
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- For the Lord’s direction for the GA Guidance Team as they seek to facilitate effective communication and collaboration among the mobilization centers
- That the Lord will bring the personnel needed to effectively follow through on the growing number of strategic ministry opportunities be presented
Pray For Our Impact Countries
Whether it’s Asia, Africa, Europe, or the Americas, we covet your prayers for spiritual breakthrough, the growth of healthy leadership, fruitful ministry, and hope against obstacles.
Join us in praying for impact countries:
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We have highlighted some of the ways you can pray for different teams and places in the world.
Resources for Spiritual Formation
Spiritual disciplines are practices to develop, grow, and strengthen our spirit — to build the “muscles” of one's character. This includes practicing the presence of God through prayer, growing in the Word through Bible study, worshiping through music or Scripture reading, and more.
What Spiritual Formation Resources Look Like:
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- Blog posts
- Video series
- Prayer exercises
- Images accompanied by Scripture
- Original worship music
- And much more!
Whatever the Lord gives us, we want to offer to you so you can be blessed in your walk with Jesus. Browse through some of these here.
