heart open, hands ready.

ministry, culture, and relationships.

  • requests concerning this:

    • Pray that I share the gospel with boldness and love.

    Ask God to fill me with courage and compassion — that I would speak clearly, live faithfully, and reflect Jesus in everything I do.

    • Ask God to prepare the hearts of the people I meet.

    Pray that the Holy Spirit would soften hearts in advance, and that the seeds of the gospel would fall on good soil and bear fruit.

    • Pray for lasting transformation in the lives I touch.

    I don’t want just moments — I’m praying for disciples. Ask God to raise up lasting faith in those I serve, and to build strong local ministry around them.

    • Pray for unity and grace in my relationships with teammates and local believers.

    Serving together isn’t always easy. Pray that I would be patient, forgiving, and encouraging — always aiming for unity and love.

    • Ask God to help me build genuine connections with people in the culture.

    Pray that I would listen well, love deeply, and earn trust — even when language or customs feel unfamiliar.

    • Pray for wisdom and humility when conflict arises.

    If disagreements or tension come up, pray that I would respond with a servant’s heart and a peacemaker’s spirit.

    • Pray that I adapt well to a new culture and way of life.

    There are days when everything feels unfamiliar. Pray for flexibility, patience, and a heart that embraces the people and culture around me.

    • Ask for help as I learn the language.

    Language opens doors. Pray that God would help me learn quickly, communicate clearly, and not be discouraged when it’s hard.

    • Pray that I come ready to learn — not just serve.

    Ask the Lord to give me a teachable spirit. I want to honor the people, the culture, and what God is already doing here — not just bring my own ideas.