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
Intentional Life Trilogy projects | October 14, 2020
Dear Praying Friends,
Recently, God has opened doors for increased use of Dr. Richard’s Intentional Life Trilogy: Soul Passion, Soul Mission and Soul Vision. The books are being translated into Spanish, Portuguese, French, Bahasa Indonesia and Mandarin.
Also, Dr. Richard and a team recently filmed a series of videos to accompany this trilogy of books. RREACH desires to make materials like these available for wider distribution in more languages and mediums.
Please pray for the post-production process and for the distribution of these videos. Pray also for the translation and that RREACH would have wisdom in how to distribute translated versions. Pray that God would bring fruit in the form of personal spiritual growth by those who watch the videos and read the books. For more on the Intentional Life Trilogy, click here.
Received: April 29, 2021
Pivoting toward media proclamation | May 11, 2020
Dear praying friends,
In brief:
You’re invited to join our Sunday evening (U.S. time) pandemic prayer calls.
Praise God for new opportunities and pray as RREACH realigns priorities and staffing to meet current, urgent realities.
Pray for Dr. Richard’s writing projects and the need for good-quality publishers.
Praise God for the generous care expressed toward pastors and families in need.
The bigger picture:
Each Sunday evening, 9–9:30 US Central Daylight Time, Dr. Richard hosts a PrayerReach conference call (audio only via Zoom) for matters relating to the pandemic and its consequences. We would be glad for you to join us for this precious time. Let us know and we will send you details. We continue to seek God’s mercy and wisdom for all as this virus continues to wreak havoc around the world.
With the cancellation and postponement of major ministry training events, RREACH has pivoted hard toward Ramesh Richard’s media proclamation. We praise God for new opportunities to proclaim His Word arising out of pandemic circumstances. Ramesh has had several Web-based live speaking engagements. We are scaling our media initiatives to meet new and heightened needs revealed by the pandemic. Pray for wisdom, agile operations and God’s Word to penetrate areas where humans are trying to shut it out. Pray for His discernment and provision to manage this shift and its potential ramifications on workflow and the work force.
Please pray for a publisher for Dr. Richard’s new book, as well as completion of a couple more publication projects.
The spread of starvation is one tragic development of efforts to curtail the pandemic. We thank God that caring friends have donated more than US$64,000 (our goal was $50,000!) in addition to RREACH’s initial $50,000 allocation so that we can help more than 2,000 pastors and their families (averaging a $50 one-time gift) in hard-hit areas. More requests from hungry families of pastors are pouring in. Ask Him to provide more funds by June 30 for more pastoral families and to get the funds to those in the greatest need. Lift them to Him for protection, perseverance and provision. Pray that He will be glorified as they serve Him even in their suffering.
Thank you!
Received: April 29, 2021
In his words: Ramesh Richard April 2020 update | April 19, 2020
Seeking opportunity to pray with like-minded believers during this pandemic? Please join me and friends from around the globe for 30 minutes each Sunday as long as the intensity of the virus goes on, at 9 p.m. U.S. Central (Daylight) Time. Let us know you're interested and we'll send you details.
Dear praying friends,
“A cruel joke,” I tweeted on April Fool’s Day, “if a researcher announced today that a powerful and guaranteed virus remedy was available. Delighted for a second, we would soon realize it is April 1. That’s how desperate humanity is to believe in a single cure and yet we rebel against one Savior for all sin.” We will seize April’s high and holy days to promote that single Savior for all humanity.
The month began with a visit to Dr. Ravi Zacharias, a dear friend of five decades. Now overtaken with cancer, he is hospital-based and undergoing chemo. The previous night I attended a Haggai International banquet, where 96-year-old founder Dr. John Edmund Haggai rejoiced with new leadership. I spoke at their 50th anniversary in Bali, Indonesia, last year. Dr. Satish Kumar, pastor of the fastest growing church in the world (125,000 in 12 years), came by the house to visit about his future. Then, I called on my very dear and newly widowed friend Dr. Tony Evans, only offering the gift of presence.
The next day, I flew to South Africa to help a new organization, Re-Forma, think through how to assure the quality of pastoral training. A critical need in view of many non-formal initiatives; a pastor must have the confidence of God and people as he serves.
Then countries started closing down, though not all. I headed to Botswana to strengthen pastoral leaders and evangelize opinion leaders, where about 10 of the 63 present embraced the Savior. That Sunday I preached at a thriving church whose pastor attended the 2008 Dallas Global Proclamation Academy. He also started a political party and served as a Member of Parliament—pastoral health affects church health and church health affects societal health.
Soon we heard that the transit nation of South Africa would close its borders to non-citizens. I canceled my trip to Lesotho and wait for an “impossible” seat to open to the U.S. Today, we are all dealing with alternate realities, with no place of safety except the arms of Jesus, mostly felt through the encouragement of His children—you!
Last night, I finished my 14-day, twice a day temperature-taking since returning. I am grateful that every reading was sub-normal. Though not fearful, I was careful.
Thank you for praying for this global ministry to deliver spiritual health during times of physical sickness. Critical decisions are being made as I write. I covet every possible expression of support. Thank you!
Received: April 29, 2021
Praying in place | April 5, 2020
Dear praying friends,
You are invited to join a 30-minute virtual prayer call with Dr. Ramesh Richard each Sunday in April at 9 p.m. U.S. Central (Daylight) Time. Let us know you are interested and we will send details.
In brief:
Praise God for new opportunities to care for others and invite them to know Him personally.
Pray that Dr. Richard’s LifeRocks outreach videos and podcasts will reach and help many.
Ask God to comfort those pastors who had planned to attend the 2020 Dallas Global Proclamation Academy.
Pray for Dallas and national GProAcademy graduates around the world as they serve amid this crisis.
Please ask God for discernment and favor regarding the October Global Proclamation Congress for Trainers of Pastors.
The bigger picture:
Dr. Ramesh Richard is recording short video reflections from his home desk during the local pandemic shelter in place order. Click the image to view some of his Wisdom and Peace Contagion messages for encouragement and perspective.
Our God never changes. We praise Him for that while the world reels. Thank Him for these new opportunities to care for others and introduce them to the only one who can save them. Pray for His enablement to seize this time for the very best of many everywhere.
Pray that new audiences will find and engage with LifeRocks videos and podcasts while people spend more time online. Pray that God will give Dr. Richard and the Media team fresh messages and creative ideas for maximizing this outreach.
Even though we hope to give them a chance to attend in 2021, the pastors accepted to the 2020 Dallas GProAcademy are fighting discouragement and disappointment at its cancellation. Please ask God to sustain them, as well as protect them. (See Dr. Richard’s statement about this here.)
Over 2,100 Dallas and national GProAcademy graduates are proclaiming and living out God’s Word in more than 100 countries around the world during the present crisis. Thank God for them. Pray for His protection and empowerment.
We need wisdom and favor regarding the Global Proclamation Congress for Trainers of Pastors of Latin America & the Caribbean, scheduled for October 2020, the Lord willing. Please ask God’s direction and provision in negotiations with the venue. Pray for solutions that bless everyone involved. Pray that God’s leading will be clear.
Received: April 29, 2021
RREACH April 2020 daily prayer reminders | April 1, 2020
DR. RAMESH RICHARD
4.1 humility before God, sensitivity to needs and clear direction in all areas
4.2 wisdom to seize the current world situation to further proclaim God's Word
4.3 peace in making decisions with complex and far-reaching consequences
4.4 quality time and focus to produce content for talks, books and articles
GPROCOMMISSION
4.5 encouragement for those who train pastors
4.6 guidance and protection in planning future national GPAs
4.7 GProCentral colleagues' wisdom and peace as they talk with trainers of pastors during this time
4.8 more pastors to catch the vision of training other pastors
RREACH STAFF
4.9 the right new members to join the staff
4.10 growth in personal relationships with God
4.11 flexibility and creativity to optimize what is happening globally for the Gospel
4.12 Rejoice, our Savior lives!
4.13 aptitude and patience in learning a new workflow process
GPROLATAM&CARIB
4.14 wisdom as the team adjusts for current world realities
4.15 interpreters skilled in this niche expertise
4.16 good communication among internationally-based team members
4.17 the right presenters for each session
4.18 excellence in executing every project
MEDIA OUTREACH
4.19 praise for a video editor who has joined the Media team
4.20 fruitful launch of our first podcast series, You 2.0
4.21 many individuals to watch LifeRocks videos while normal life is suspended
4.22 people in unreached areas to hear about the Lord Jesus
DALLAS GPA
4.23 peace amid disappointment for the pastors accepted to attend in 2020
4.24 wisdom as we realign our GPA preparations to focus on 2021
4.25 encouragement and protection for Dallas GPA graduates as they serve around the world
4.26 graduates to remain connected and united
RREACH
4.27 faithfulness to God's calling
4.28 planning for the public launch of our next 10 years of ministry
4.29 additional countries to host expository preaching trainings
4.30 new ideas for the media outreach team
RREACH April 2020 Daily Prayer Reminders PDF
GPro: Global Proclamation (Commission, Congress, Community, Central)
GProLATAM&CARIB: Global Proclamation Congress for Trainers of Pastors of Latin America & the Caribbean
GPA: Global Proclamation Academy