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
March 2020 RREACH daily prayer reminders | February 29, 2020
DR. RAMESH RICHARD
3.1 a proclamation and ministry training trip to several African countries
3.2 humility before God, sensitivity to needs and clear direction
3.3 time and concentration to produce writing/speaking content
3.4 discernment in evaluating speaking invitations
3.5 a publisher for a current book manuscript
GPROCOMMISSION
3.6 GPA Equatorial Guinea pastors to be connected, united and strengthened
3.7 pastors at a South Asia national GPA to be connected, united and strengthened
3.8 funding for Dallas and national GPAs and GProCongresses
3.9 final follow-up of the 2016 GProCongress for trainers of pastors
DALLAS GPA 2020
3.10 favor on candidates applying for U.S. visas
3.11 full cohort of 25 pastors in June, at least five from new countries
3.12 provision for the candidates in raising half their airfare
3.13 need for pre-event set-up volunteers and weekend host families
GPROLATAM&CARIB
3.14 many early registrations with payment
3.15 selection of presenters for varied sessions
3.16 efficient, effective collaboration among internationally-based team members
3.17 good connections with local service vendors
3.18 procuring excellent interpretation services
MEDIA OUTREACH
3.19 scheduling time for Dr. Richard to film videos
3.20 provision for a video editor to join the staff
3.21 LifeRocks videos/podcasts to change the way many individuals think about the Lord Jesus
3.22 translation of materials into six languages
RREACH STAFF
3.23 encouragement while serving behind the scenes
3.24 lean, nimble and wise operations
3.25 perseverance and clarity in executing complex projects
3.26 living our value of a "Jesus culture"
RREACH
3.27 more opportunities for outreach events
3.28 additional countries to host expository preaching trainings
3.29 new ideas for the media outreach team
3.30 wider audiences for Dr. Richard's materials
3.31 more pastoral trainers to register for the GProLATAM&CARIB Congress
GPro: Global Proclamation (Commission, Congress, Community)
GProLATAM&CARIB: Global Proclamation Congress for Trainers of Pastors of Latin America & the Caribbean
GPA: Global Proclamation Academy
Received: April 29, 2021
In his words: Ramesh Richard February 2020 update | February 23, 2020
Dear praying friends,
We have just passed 02022020. For 900+ years we could not have written out a numerical palindrome (same backward as forward) of the date. February 2, 2020, tells me the year and decade are in full swing. I must use time and life well.
The year began with an intense trip to Brazil to teach a Dallas Seminary course on Culture, Meaning, and Contextualization to 14 doctoral level students. One wrote, “Professor, I write briefly to thank you for this week of great wealth for our lives.” RREACH uses the tagline “delivering spiritual wealth worldwide” with special reference to those who have not heard the Gospel, but did not think we bring wealth to believers, too. Paul’s writings express biblical precedence to “spiritual riches in Christ Jesus” for all.
I also got to preach and cast vision for the October 2020 Global Proclamation Congress for Trainers of Pastors of Latin America & the Caribbean in three cities. We want 20% of the attendees to be Portuguese-speaking. Please pray for God’s wisdom in this good work of preparing for great outputs of this entire vision and project.
The day after I returned, I had to speak at the Dallas Seminary chapel. Though I was tired after an overnight flight from São Paulo and sad with a dear friend who lost his wife, God strengthened me. My friend and I, and all of us, must use time and life well.
A new immigrant congregation made up of dynamic and gifted young people from India invited me to bring an evangelistic talk to their growing church plant. I remembered my own youth and offered to switch ages with them. No one has yet agreed.
With the new year upon us, I am shifting my attention to writing for all audiences, delivery mechanisms, and line extension of products. Would you pray for deep concentration of mind and the creation of blocks of time to produce content of substance to deliver spiritual health to believers and nonbelievers?
Thank you for joining us in yet another year of service. I have many decisions to constantly make; I need to know the Lord’s guidance, insight and empowerment, for they affect many at several levels. And you need to know that your faithfulness helps keep me serving in, at and through RREACH. Thank you so very much.
Received: April 29, 2021
Pray with us this Thursday, February 20 | February 16, 2020
Dear praying friends,
In brief:
Praise God and pray for our upcoming prayer call with RREACH friends.
Pray for a national Global Proclamation Academy (GProAcademy) taking place in North Africa.
Pray for the Dallas GProAcademy candidates applying for visas.
Praise God for good response to our new podcast series.
Pray for recruitment efforts for the Global Proclamation Congress for Trainers of Pastors of Latin America & the Caribbean (GProLATAM&CARIB Congress).
The bigger picture:
Pastors enjoy some recreational time together--a great way to bond--at the national GProAcademy taking place in North Africa right now.
We are excited about our virtual prayer gathering coming this Thursday, Feb. 20, 8:00 p.m. US Central Standard Time! Praise God for the technology and skills that make it possible. Pray for everything to work well and that this time of praying together will please Him and accomplish His purposes.
You are invited to this prayer gathering. If you would like to participate, let us know at Melissa@rreach.org or +1 972-528-6100.
Pray for the organizers and attendees of a national GProAcademy in North Africa going on right now. Pray that the pastors will be connected, united and strengthened to preach and live biblically in this difficult place. Pray that all involved will sense God’s loving care and sovereignty. Pray for the preparation for other national GProAcademies.
Thank God for another group of fine young candidates for the Dallas GProAcademy; we currently have 10 with visas (nine of whom already had visas). Sadly, several pastors' visa applications have been rejected. Every year we need fervent prayer in faith for the visa application process. Pray that He will grant favor to those waiting to hear if their visas were granted and those who have yet to apply, as He sees fit. Thank Him now for His wise provision.
Our Media team has repackaged some of Dr. Richard’s video messages in the popular podcast (Web-based, digital audio) format. Praise God for the good response these messages are getting! Pray for many listeners to be exposed to the Lord Jesus Christ and for many to embrace Him as Savior and Lord.
Finally, keep lifting our GProLATAM&CARIB Congress recruitment efforts before the Lord. Momentum is beginning to build. Also pray for those who wish to attend but have financial or logistical challenges.
Thank you!
Received: April 29, 2021
Updates and a special date | February 9, 2020
Dear praying friends,
You are invited to join Virtual Gathering with Ramesh Richard and RREACH: Pray with Us on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 8:00 p.m. CST. For more information, please email Melissa@rreach.org or call +1 972-528-6100.
This week in brief:
Praise God for updates to the LifeRocks media outreach website!
Pray for national Global Proclamation Academies (GPAs) as they start again this year.
Pray that Dr. Ramesh Richard will be able to set aside time for writing projects.
Praise God for progress made toward holding the Global Proclamation Congress for Trainers of Pastors of Latin America & the Caribbean (GProLATAM&CARIB Congress) in October.
The bigger picture:
Click the picture above to go to LifeRocks.org and watch Dr. Richard's latest short outreach talk.
Praise God for progress in updating our LifeRocks website. Pray for the ongoing project of translating more than 300 LifeRocks videos into Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic and Chinese. We need more translators. Pray that these messages will cause many to think differently about the Lord Jesus.
We are working toward national GPAs this year in North Africa, Southeast Asia, Equatorial Guinea, Namibia, Lithuania, Macedonia and more. Each requires great effort in organizing and recruiting. Pray for the RREACH team overseeing these. Pray for local organizers to each find 25 pastors who see the GPA’s value and can set aside 10 days to attend.
Ask God to provide the quality time and concentration Dr. Richard needs for writing projects. Pray for His enablement in every way. Pray for Dr. Richard’s meeting with the RREACH board of directors later this week.
Praise God for bringing people and details together for the GProLATAM&CARIB Congress. We pray that everything we do and say in preparation will honor God and accomplish His work. Please pray for the program team as they pursue presenters. And keep praying for early registrations with payment. We're seeing better progress.
Thank you!
Received: April 29, 2021
February 2020 RREACH daily prayer reminder | January 31, 2020
DR. RAMESH RICHARD
2.1 sudden opportunities to proclaim God's Word while traveling
2.2 quality time with Bonnie, the children and grandchildren
2.3 opportunity to publish and distribute new resources
2.4 health and strength to maintain busy schedule with excellence
2.5 quality time to dedicate to writing projects
RREACH STAFF
2.6 energy and focus to work excellently in all projects, big and small
2.7 to grow together as they serve the Lord
2.8 clear and effective communication for teams spread across many time zones
2.9 safety and provision for traveling team members
GPROCOMMISSION
2.10 participants of a national GPA in North Africa to be connected, united and strengthened
2.11 the team to be a source of encouragement to the GProCommunity
2.12 for opportunities to host expository preaching trainings in new countries
2.13 clarity on how to best conduct follow-up for upcoming Congresses
MEDIA OUTREACH
2.14 wide distribution of and deep impact from the new LifeRocks podcast
2.15 pastors around the world to be encouraged by weekly PastorReach videos
2.16 creativity for the team developing new campaign ideas and strategies
2.17 many pre-Christians to listen to and receive Christ through media outreach
GPROLATAM&CARIB
2.18 discernment, dependability and energy for team leaders
2.19 God's favor on the amplified mobilization efforts
2.20 an effective and productive strategy to encourage trainers of pastors toward their goals
2.21 health and safety of attendees and their families and ministries
DALLAS GPA 2020
2.22 candidates as they prepare for and go through the visa application process
2.23 creativity and drive for the development team
2.24 clear and efficient communication with candidates around the world
2.25 God's provision for candidates raising half their airfare
GENERAL
2.26 meetings with potential tech teams for the Congress to be fruitful
2.27 attentiveness and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit's guidance in all things
2.28 capacity and creativity for entire RREACH team as workload increases with upcoming Congresses
2.29 God to work in the hearts of those who attended recent pre-evangelistic events
GPro: Global Proclamation (Commission, Congress, Community)
GProLATAM&CARIB: Global Proclamation Congress for Trainers of Pastors of Latin America & the Caribbean
GPA: Global Proclamation Academy