Asia-Pacific Region: There is definitely power in prayer and as a church committed to making Christlike disciples in the nations, this will only be achieved as we seek God’s hand, guidance, and power through prayer!
Please see the following Regional Prayer Requests that have been submitted to the General Board as they prepare to meet and commit to a “Concert of Prayer.”
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Leadership Transitions:
Transition of two DSs on the ANZF, Satish Mamothe and Roland Hearn; Taiwan District Leadership alignment & TNTC choosing a new President; Search for District Superintendent in Southern Tagalog, and President for Visayan Nazarene Bible College; Restructuring of Asia-Pacific Resource Center & Asia-Pacific Regional Office; Appointment of Field NCM Coordinators; Korea National District Assembly Election of new DS and District leadership in March 2016
Spiritual breakthrough:
For spiritual breakthrough and outpouring of God’s Spirit that will bring increased unity, growth and fruitfulness — specifically district leadership across the region and in team and family relationships (especially with MK’s). Breakthrough in communication within the team in shared ministry with national leaders, local churches and districts to strengthen long-term fruitfulness despite difficult situations (such as health decisions, retirements, shortage of laborers, and persecution)– so together we will teach and disciple (with church planting) the next generation of leaders with joy!
New Work:
Re-start of the work in Republic of Palau in Micronesia; Church planting team which has been in the shaping and training for two years will be launched to enter a new large city (in a sensitive area) on Sealands Field in July (this large city has two major UPGs and 4 other smaller UPGs); Pray for Vision 2020 goals to be fulfilled for God’s glory and the planting and building up of His Church in new areas.
Government Relations:
Kudjip Nazarene Hospital faces a potential financial crisis with Papua New Guinea possibly reducing its government partnership funding by as much as 40% this year”; Korea Nazarene University is undergoing consultation with Government Ministry of Education; Pray for favor with local authorities in terms of registration of a local church on Sealands field, its process has been rather slow.
Member care:
Pray for team members, as they go on Home Assignment, that God will refresh & renew them as they share in the churches and re-connect with family, that God would use them to challenge the hearts of the people to answer the calling of God to be sent out as workers to His harvest fields; Pray for new personnel transitioning to AP region.
