Only God
RREACH’s first operational value is “Only God.” One way we recognize and live our dependence on Him is by beginning, covering and ending every aspect of ministry in prayer, with thanksgiving.
Dr. Richard says, “Prayer precedes ministry,” and as the Lord continues to open doors for his ministry, we realize afresh the need for prayer.
Please take a moment to pray and praise over the updates on this page, featuring a daily prayer calendar at the beginning of each month. Also let us know how we can pray for you!
Prayer Calendar
Prayer Updates
LifeRocks outreach strategy | November 19, 2020
Dear Praying Friends,
We can’t indulge in the luxury of postponing the delivery of God’s Word. The proclamation of the Lord Jesus Christ has always been the lifeblood of Dr. Richard’s ministry. Now more than ever we see the need to seed the good news of salvation into as many as possible.
Pray for God’s favor on Dr. Richard’s LifeRocks —an outreach strategy through social and conventional media. Pray especially for the distribution of Dr. Richard’s one-minute videos to pre-Christ audiences and to others like them. The goal of these short videos is to introduce ideas—like freedom from sin—in ways that resonate with curious viewers who may never otherwise consider such topics. Ask God to soften hearts and open eyes. Pray for meaningful follow-up conversations with those who express interest in learning more. Pray with us that many would consider and trust the Lord Jesus as their Savior.
Received: April 29, 2021
The President’s Global Proclamation Associates | November 16, 2020
Dear Praying Friend,
Please pray for the President’s Global Proclamation Associates initiative. A set of 30 Dallas GProAcademy graduates have been selected to serve as these GProAssociates—an outcome of the Global Proclamation Commission. They minister in places and ways when and where Dr. Richard cannot. They serve alongside Dr. Richard in pastoral training efforts worldwide.
Would you pray for these faithful servants? They recently gathered via video conference to discuss best ways to minister during this difficult time. Please pray that God will give them creativity and energy in their labors. Pray for sustained health for all and their families. Pray also that God would help them, through His Spirit, to continually spur one another toward the training of more pastors, even in these COVID-19 circumstances. Ask God to provide the encouragement that they and the churches they represent so desperately need.
Received: April 29, 2021
Distributing content | November 11, 2020
Dear Praying Friend,
Over his many years of ministry, God has enabled Dr. Richard to produce extensive written and spoken content helpful to both believing and pre-Christ audiences. These resources—books, articles, devotionals, sermons, lectures, short videos, question and answer sessions, etc.—have never been more needed.
Please pray with us about cataloging, extending, and distributing these resources widely and deeply and quickly in new and wise ways. Pray for fresh ideas and publishers to print and distribute products in new and conventional media. Pray that some would initiate partnerships with us. Most of all, pray ultimately for hearts softened to hear the messages and embrace God’s truth.
Received: April 29, 2021
Efficient and effective work | November 6, 2020
Dear Praying Friend,
RREACH team members are working so diligently. Like much of the world, they have adjusted to new COVID-19 realities. Would you pray for our staff at our headquarters in Dallas and colleagues all across the world to work together with efficiency and effectiveness for the glory of the Lord Jesus? Time differences and technologies can complicate collaborative efforts. Pray that all components will work seamlessly to facilitate the important work to be done.
Also, ask God to provide clear direction as we reorganize elements of the Dallas office for maximum ministry effectiveness. We have turned one of our office spaces into a media recording studio and hopefully, another to a board/conference room. Pray for quality furniture and equipment to be found at good prices. Continue to pray for good health for all team members and their families. We are thankful for God’s protection. Most of all, pray that even in the midst of difficult circumstances we would not grow weary of doing good.
Received: April 29, 2021
In his words: Ramesh Richard October 2020 update | October 29, 2020
Dear praying friend,
With daily, monthly and yearly structure significantly compromised by a coronavirus-stricken world, we continue on with matters on mind and at hand.
On our minds are decisions which need prayerful processing. We seek God’s wisdom on ministry strategy and tactics. The RREACH Board met face-to-face for the first time in six months. All of us face complexity and uncertainty in our realms of responsibilities. We prayed together.
At our hands are roles and responsibilities. In the responsibility of ministry, God allowed us to regather 141 national Global Proclamation Academy graduates of 35 countries in Africa by video conference, despite Internet limitations, instability and costs. What great servants of Christ leading the fastest growing region for the Faith in the world.
Then I filmed 30 short videos on The Intentional Life for LEADERREACH, which focuses on equipping lay leaders to serve as spiritual leaders at home, work and church. They are part of the delivery system of spiritual health in every sphere of human existence. Pray for the launch and success of this new program.
In the responsibility of operations, we are reorganizing our headquarters in Dallas. Staff are working more from home, so we built an office recording studio and gave up our shared conference room to conserve the precious gifts of sacrificial donors.
The responsibility of fund-raising is always there. We rejoice to let you know that our goal of $100,000 toward general funds was reached five days before last month ended.
Please pray as decisions for 2021 and beyond lie before us. No one really knows what tomorrow will bring. Pray especially that this electioneering month in the USA not arouse anxiety among believers or opposition to the Faith. This country influences the rest of the world order and its perception concerning the Faith.
Do please let us know a prayer request or two in the comments section. We will cover you. Thank you so much for your heart and care for this work.