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
In his words: Ramesh Richard January 2020 update | January 26, 2020
Dear praying friends,
January letters are hard to write, looking back while much about the newness of a new year should not be lost. And yet, precious board, staff and family times, along with strategic ministry at year-end, must not be overlooked.
While I shall not demand that God use the gifts of expression He has given me, I do petition Him daily to open (and close) doors of opportunity to serve His Word everywhere, privately and publicly, with eternal consequences.
At the turn of each year, since people are open to the meaning of festivity (and their very lives), two new-immigrant groups in Dallas invited pre-Christ friends to receive God’s message through this messenger. The year's finale took place in Panama, where 35 believers brought 100 “upper-strata” friends to music, food and my presentation.
There is nothing more thrilling than to revisit God’s provision of my eternal salvation and then to publicly present it. And to see dozens who say “yes” to the good news. Finally, to imagine the delight of heaven over one sinner that repents! Thank you for supporting me in changing the way people think of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Thank you also for accompanying me in changing the way people hear about the Lord Jesus Christ. We primarily accomplish this through strengthening of local pastoral leaders. About 175 Panamanian pastors came to a historic first...gathering together from regions and denominations across the city-country! They wish to serve as local hosts of Panama 2020—RREACH’s Global Proclamation Congress for Trainers of Pastors of Latin America & the Caribbean—with prayer, volunteers and advocacy.
I seek your ongoing encouragement, dear friend. Remember the large inspirational challenge? We landed 34 cents ahead at 10:00 p.m. the night of the deadline with a gift from Brunei. Eventually ahead by about $3,000, we offered the excess back to the final donor as part of our integrity. He generously released it for other use.
Thank you again for sending me on your behalf to serve God’s Word globally.
Received: April 29, 2021
Beginning 2020 with teaching and preaching | January 5, 2020
Dear praying friends,
In brief:
Pray for Dr. Richard’s trip to South America to teach and mobilize for the Global Proclamation Congress for Latin America & the Caribbean (GProLATAM&CARIB Congress).
Pray for Dr. Richard’s preparation to speak on January 15 at Dallas Seminary's chapel service.
Praise God for the many ways He has provided for RREACH ministry through His people.
Praise God for a productive trip to Panama to prepare for the 2020 GProLATAM&CARIB Congress.
The bigger picture:
Dr. Ramesh Richard spoke at two events during his recent trip to Panama.
Dr. Richard is scheduled to teach a Doctor of Ministry course for Dallas Seminary in Brazil early this month. Please pray for his strength of mind, body and spirit. Pray that he will connect well with the class. Also pray for excellent opportunities while there to mobilize trainers of pastors from the Portuguese-speaking world to attend the GProLATAM&CARIB Congress.
The day after he returns from Brazil, the Lord willing, Dr. Richard will speak at the first Dallas Seminary chapel service of the semester, January 15. Pray that he will find time to prepare and that he will proclaim God’s Word faithfully and eloquently.
Thank God for the many people who have been generous toward RREACH ministry with their time, attention, skills, prayer, counsel, finances and more. Ask Him to draw them nearer to Himself. Pray that we will wisely employ every gift of every kind He provides for His glory.
Praise God for a productive trip to Panama to prepare for the 2020 GProLATAM&CARIB Congress. Team members reviewed the venue and met with numerous service vendors and officials. Please pray for the ongoing process of arranging for services, negotiating contracts, and attending to the myriad details of convening an event for 500. Pray also that recruitment efforts will bring many early registrations with payment.
Thank you for praying!
Received: April 29, 2021
January 2020 RREACH daily prayer reminder | January 1, 2020
RREACH STAFF
1.1 to grow in the Lord as they serve.
1.2 energy and diligence to keep up with all that needs to be done behind the scenes.
1.3 all that we do locally and globally to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ.
1.4 safety and provision for traveling team members.
DR. RAMESH RICHARD
1.5 total protection while traveling internationally.
1.6 dedicated time to prepare for teaching and speaking opportunities.
1.7 wisdom and humility in all areas of life.
1.8 God to work through Ramesh to reach pre-Christ friends locally and internationally.
GProCOMMISSION
1.9 energy and wisdom in the final steps of 2016 GProCongress follow-up.
1.10 the team to be a source of encouragement to the GProCommunity.
1.11 connections with trainers of pastors in the 60+ countries not yet represented in follow-up.
1.12 the team's evaluation of whom to invite to participate in future GProCongresses.
MEDIA OUTREACH
1.13 the new LifeRocks series on loneliness to reach those who don't yet know the Lord Jesus.
1.14 successful launch of the LifeRocks website updates and redesign.
1.15 wider reach and deeper engagement with online content.
1.16 weekly PastorReach videos to encourage pastors to live, lead and preach biblically.
GProLATAM&CARIB
1.17 the right 500 trainers of pastors to attend the Congress.
1.18 recruitment to make meaningful and lasting connections with trainers of pastors.
1.19 registrants to be able to pay the registration and travel costs.
1.20 wisdom for the communication team to determine best distribution strategies.
DALLAS GPA 2020
1.21 young pastors from new and underrepresented countries.
1.22 candidates to obtain visas.
1.23 energy and diligence for the admissions team.
1.24 the right Master Coaches to be able to lead the courses.
GENERAL
1.25 opportunities to host national GPAs in new countries.
1.26 openings for Dr. Richard's printed materials to be distributed to pre-Christians around the world.
1.27 discernment in evaluating Dr. Richard's potential speaking engagements.
1.28 capacity and creativity as Dr. Richard develops content for speaking engagements.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1.29 wisdom and discernment as they consider RREACH's future.
1.30 blessing over each board member's leadership roles.
1.31 joy in the Lord as they serve RREACH and others.
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 December update | December 22, 2019
Dear praying friends,
The end of the year is almost here. Sometimes it feels like the end of the world is near, too! We take a quick world tour and wish His promise to come soon (Rev. 22:20) would happen now. Yet He waits to come so more would repent (2 Pet. 3:8). In these “betwixt” times and tension, I must serve God’s Word to the world.
In Bali, Indonesia, I spoke at a church service, then to about 120 pastoral leaders, and at an evening event where all four pre-Christ friends and family in attendance embraced the Lord Jesus.
In a South Asian country experiencing an extreme air quality crisis, I was addressing 500+ heroes at The Word Conference. Many pastors had been physically assaulted for the Faith. Who am I to minister to them? But they went back home more committed!
In Jakarta, Indonesia, RREACH hosted two networking sessions for about 100 world evangelical leaders on pastoral training over the next four years. We invited them to advocate for advancing Church Health worldwide by the training of pastors.
Trip highlight? Three days in a restricted Asian country. After waiting seven months for a last minute and rare official visa to speak, I addressed 800 leaders of their second largest denomination. Out of 500 pastors, only four had formal training—less than 1%. And yet they have grown from 200 to a whopping 220,000 people! Hallelujah!?
Preaching at favorite congregation in Singapore was my final stop before rushing home to a wonderful U.S. Thanksgiving! Praise be to God.
We also must multiply proclaimers around the world. Our national Global Proclamation Academies were held in Guatemala, Ukraine and São Tomé-Princípe, with 25 pastoral leaders each who were better trained to preach and live biblically. What a joy!
You make all this possible. Like early Christians, we cry out for “the Lord to come” (1 Cor. 16:22) and “even so come Lord Jesus” (Rev. 22:20). Until then, thank you for making His truth and love available to the world through this ministry. 2020 awaits!
Received: April 29, 2021
Outreach opportunities | December 13, 2019
Dear praying friends,
In brief:
Praise God for a productive meeting of the board of directors last week.
Praise God and pray for several outreach opportunities for Dr. Richard this month.
Uphold Dr. Richard and Ministries Team members meeting in Panama next week in preparation for the Global Proclamation Congress for Trainers of Pastors of Latin America & the Caribbean.
Please continue to pray for total efforts toward the GProLATAM&CARIB Congress.
The bigger picture:
Ramesh Richard proclaims God's Word at one of several events scheduled this month.
Thank you for praying for Dr. Richard and the RREACH board as they met last week. They have spent considerable time thinking about the future of RREACH ministry. Please pray that Dr. Richard and RREACH will continue to wholeheartedly pursue God’s calling to proclaim His Word globally and multiply proclaimers locally.
Let's pray for many to open their hearts to the Lord Jesus during this Christmas/holiday season. Dr. Richard spoke at one outreach event last week and has two more scheduled this month. Many Dallas and national Global Proclamation Academy (GPA) grads are planning special outreaches, as well. Praise God for these opportunities and pray for His truth and grace to transform many lives.
One of Dr. Richard’s outreach events is scheduled during his trip to Panama next week. The Lord willing, while there he will also speak to pastoral leaders and meet with members of RREACH’s Ministries Team regarding the 2020 GProLATAM&CARIB Congress. Please pray that he will proclaim God’s Word clearly and that the team will make wise decisions.
Recruitment for the GProLATAM&CARIB Congress continues steadily. Pray that the team’s phone calls and emails will reach many trainers of pastors and excite interest in the GProCongress. We are asking God for many to register and pay early. Pray, too, for the process of developing the program and selecting presenters.
Thank you for praying!