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
November daily prayer reminders | October 31, 2019
1 Ramesh Richard: to be humble before God, sensitive to needs and have clear direction in all areas of life
2 National GPA: GPA Ukraine attendees to learn to preach biblically and live biblically, 11/1–9/2019
3 iProMission: Richard’s outreach and pastoral training engagements in South and Southeast Asia over the next few weeks
4 GProCommission: opportunities to promote the GProLATAM&CARIB Congress Dr. Richard attends the World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly
5 Media Outreach: progress on LifeRocks website updates
6 iProMission: God to speak clearly through Dr. Richard as he ministers to pastoral leaders under oppression
7 Dallas GPA: praise for the first 16 pastors accepted for 2020
8 RREACH: Staff efficiency and excellence even in the details
9 National GPA: GPA Guatemala and GPA Ukraine graduates to apply what they have learned and remain connected as they return home
10 GProCommission: strength, joy and a close walk with the Lord Jesus for the team/staff
11 iProMission: physical and spiritual strength as Dr. Richard continues to minister in Asia
12 Media Outreach: LifeRocks messages to engage people in otherwise unreachable areas
13 Dallas GPA: newly-accepted candidates’ visa applications and raising half of their airfare
14 GProCommission: strong, early response to GProLATAM&CARIB Congress recruitment efforts
15 RR: Ramesh to be humble before God, sensitive to needs and have clear direction in all areas of life
16 Media Outreach: God’s Spirit to speak clearly to pre-Christians through LifeRocks messages
17 GProCommission: selection and availability of the right speakers for the GProLATAM&CARIB Congress
18 iProMission: good preparation time for Dr. Richard’s talks
19 Dallas GPA: financial provision for pastors accepted to the 2020 Dallas GPA
20 Media Outreach: PastorReach podcasts to provide practical wisdom to pastors around the world
21 National GPA: GPA São Tomé attendees to learn to preach biblically and live biblically, 11/21–30/2019
22 GProCommission: clear, consistent communication among team members around the world
23 RR: Richard’s family to grow deeper in the Lord
24 Dallas GPA: wisdom in selecting the right candidates, at least five from new countries
25 iProMission: a publisher for Dr. Richard’s manuscript addressing the uniqueness of the Lord Jesus Christ
26 National GPA: graduates to be encouraged by how expository preaching benefits their churches
27 Media Outreach: translators to help translate the content into five languages
28 RREACH: thank God for the vision to change the way One Billion Individuals think and hear about the Lord Jesus Christ
29 Dallas GPA: more excellent candidates from new and under-represented countries
30 National GPA: GPA São Tomé graduates to apply what they have learned and remain connected as they return home
Thank you for praying!
Ramesh Richard proclaims God’s Word;
RREACH amplifies the proclamation globally
and multiplies the proclamation locally.
RR – Ramesh Richard
GPA – Global Proclamation Academy
GProCommission – Global Proclamation Commission
iProMission – Ramesh Richard’s personal proclamation
GProLATAM&CARIB Congress – Global Proclamation Congress for Trainers of Pastors of Latin America & the Caribbean, October 12–16, 2020, Panama City, Panama
Received: April 29, 2021
In his words: Ramesh Richard October update | October 25, 2019
Dear praying friends,
Two witnesses, Bonnie and my faithful colleague David Brugger, remarked, “You’ve not had much of a break this summer!” I knew I had to listen when the ones who know me best make the same unsolicited comment. Yet last month became one of the busiest ever—running without resting!
Writing a 4,000 word article on the problem of Christian leaders who defect, I was filled with sadness over this grave matter. You will receive the pastoral comment soon. Pray that God will use it to comfort loved ones and confirm those disappointed in their leaders.
An extended call with the TOPIC (Trainers of Pastors International Coalition) board on how an organization founded and backed by RREACH must thrive on its own proved illuminating. TOPIC plays a key role in sustaining training of pastors inside nations.
The biggest demand of the month was a two week overseas trip. Fortunately, Bonnie went along. The fine ministry Haggai International asked me to speak five times at their 50th anniversary in Bali, Indonesia, to 600 delegates from 69 nations. We also spent 60 hours in the Philippines meeting dear friends. Bonnie has been with me all over the world, though she does not relish leaving home. So we both were glad that she did very well, though our recovery from jet lag is taking much longer than it used to!
God allowed us to exceed the financial goals set for the RREACH Giving Day, thanks to many a friend like you. Our next big goal is ThanksGIVING Tuesday. Pray that a friend’s surprisingly large gift will inspire others to double it by December 3.
I ended the month speaking to the Global Alliance for Church Multiplication, made up of 300 church planters from 150 organizations ministering in 25 countries. Then at Legacy Bible Church, Sherman, Texas, where I could speak to my heart’s delight at 50 minutes a talk. Remember, a sermon is not how long it is, but how long it feels!
God is returning RREACH to its charter: To undergird my proclamation of God’s Word, even as it amplifies the proclamation globally and multiplies it locally. Maybe next month’s ministry structure will permit me to rest on the run! I can never say enough thanks for you!
Received: April 29, 2021
Committed into God's unfailing hands | October 18, 2019
Dear praying friends,
In brief:
Please pray for God’s protection over the national Global Proclamation Academy starting next week in South Asia.
Ask God to direct us in distributing Dr. Richard’s books, articles and talks.
Pray for Dr. Richard’s speaking engagement this weekend and video-recording sessions next week.
Praise God that registration is open for the 2020 Global Proclamation Congress for Trainers of Pastors of Latin America & the Caribbean.
The bigger picture:
Rising sociopolitical tensions may affect pastors traveling to and from the national GProAcademy scheduled next week in “the most dangerous country in the world,” found in South Asia. Organizers plan to move ahead, saying, “God is in control and we commit ourselves into His unfailing and secure hands.” They have recruited a fine group of young pastors from different denominations across the country and pray for “a zeal of learning spirits.” Please pray over this national GProAcademy.
Pray for discernment, connections and creativity as we seek to make Dr. Richard’s products—books, articles offering biblical perspectives on current issues, short outreach videos, mentoring podcasts for pastors, and more—available to various audiences. One current, specific request is a publisher for a manuscript addressing a major challenge to the Lord Jesus.
Your prayers over Dr. Richard’s speaking engagements mean more than you can know. Thank you for lifting him up as he exercises his gifting. This weekend, the Lord willing, he will speak at a church in the Dallas area (he doesn’t do this very much!) and next Monday he is scheduled to record numerous videos. Pray for his preparation, strategy, revision and presentation, all in the power of God's Holy Spirit.
Tremendous effort went into preparing the registration system for the 2020 GProLATAM&CARIB Congress and we praise God that it is now open! We also praise Him for all who labored on it. Please intercede for ongoing recruitment efforts—we want the right 500 pastoral trainers, trouble-free registration, and all that is needed to pull off this strategic event for a growing region.
Thank you for praying!
Received: April 29, 2021
Preparation, productivity, progress | August 10, 2019
Dear praying friends,
In brief:
The Global Proclamation Congress for Trainers of Pastors of Latin America & the Caribbean is one year away. Please pray!
Praise God for Dr. and Mrs. Richard’s safe and productive trip to Southeast Asia.
Pray for effective writing and content creation time for Dr. Richard this month.
Pray for upcoming national Global Proclamation Academies in South Asia, Ukraine and Guatemala.
The bigger picture:
Dallas GPA graduate Pastor J represents the upcoming GProLATAM&CARIB Congress at a conference in Brazil.
Praise God for the progress He has granted toward the GProLATAM&CARIB Congress, to be held, the Lord willing, October 12–16, 2020! The Lord willing, registration opens this week in Spanish, English and Portuguese, the official languages of the Congress. Please pray with us for the right 500 trainers of pastors to attend, a smooth registration process, and Christ-likeness, creativity and capacity for all those behind the scenes.
Dr. Richard and Bonnie enjoyed a fruitful time at Haggai International’s 50th anniversary celebration, at which Dr. Richard spoke five times. He is always grateful that God condescends to use him, even while recognizing that his gifts are bigger than his person. Praise God! Dr. Richard appreciates prayer as he prepares, strategizes, revises and presents, all in the power of God’s Holy Spirit.
Pray for this month to be fruitful as Dr. Richard focuses on writing projects and preparations for future talks.
We thank God for the national GProAcademies held in 10 different countries this year. Please pray that graduates will continue to preach biblically and connect. Also intercede for upcoming national GProAcademies in South Asia, Ukraine and Guatemala. Ask God to bring the right 25 pastors, protect organizers and attendees, and provide in every detail.
Thank you for praying!
Received: April 29, 2021
October daily prayer reminders | September 25, 2019
1 Ramesh Richard: to be humble before God, sensitive to needs and have clear direction in all areas of life
2 GProCommission: good communication within the worldwide team organizing the GProLATAM&CARIB Congress
3 iProMission: preparation, strategy, revision and presentation for Dr. Richard’s upcoming speaking engagements
4 Media Outreach: productive day of filming new LifeRocks videos to engage pre-Christians
5 National GPA: GPA Democratic Republic of Congo South graduates to apply what they have learned and remain connected as they return home
6 Dallas GPA: wisdom in selecting the right 25 candidates, at least five from new countries
7 National GPA: God’s hand to be on organizers as they recruit attendees and navigate unexpected details
8 iProMission: a mainstream publisher for Dr. Richard’s new book
9 GProCommission: good response as recruiters spread the word about the GProLATAM&CARIB Congress
10 Media Outreach: Dr. Richard’s LifeRocks videos to reach many unreached people
11 National GPA: graduates to remain connected, faithfully study God’s Word and prepare expository sermons
12 Dallas GPA: nominations of good candidates from new and under-represented countries
13 GProCommission: selection and availability of the right speakers for the GProLATAM&CARIB Congress
14 National GPA: openings to hold national GPAs in more countries
15 RR: Ramesh to be humble before God, sensitive to needs and have clear direction in all areas of life
16 Media Outreach: fresh ideas as the team considers ways to engage pre-Christians with LifeRocks messages
17 National GPA: protection of organizers, attendees and graduates from spiritual opposition and physical harm
18 iProMission: direction as Dr. Richard considers possible speaking engagements
19 Dallas GPA: the right Master Coaches for the 2020 GPA
20 Media Outreach: guidance as Dr. Richard films another set of PastorReach videos to answer pastors’ questions
21 National GPA: attendees of a GPA in South Asia to learn to preach and live biblically, 10/21–30/2019
22 GProCommission: registration and communication technologies to work smoothly
23 RREACH: preparation for the RREACH board retreat to be held, the Lord willing, 10/25–27/2019
24 iProMission: time Dr. Richard can dedicate to writing and preparing messages
25 RR: physical and spiritual health for the Richard family
26 Media Outreach: many who have never really heard about the Lord Jesus to engage with LifeRocks videos and spiritual counseling
27 iProMission: Dr. Richard to be a ready instrument in God’s hand to proclaim God’s Word
28 GProCommission: interpreters skilled in the “trade language” of pastoral training available in Spanish, Portuguese and English
29 Dallas GPA: graduates to continue to encourage one another and pass along their training
30 National GPA: graduates of the GPA in South Asia to apply what they have learned and remain connected as they return home
31 National GPA: GPA Guatemala attendees to learn to preach and live biblically, 10/31–11/09/2019
Ramesh Richard proclaims God’s Word;
RREACH amplifies the proclamation globally and
multiplies the proclamation locally.
RR – Ramesh Richard
GPA – Global Proclamation Academy
GProCommission – Global Proclamation Commission
iProMission – Ramesh Richard’s personal proclamation
GProLATAM&CARIB Congress – Global Proclamation Congress for Trainers of Pastors of Latin America & the Caribbean, October 12–16, 2020, Panama City, Panama