God’s constant care | August 10, 2015

Dear praying friends,

The GProCongress has nearly doubled Dr. Richard's engagements in 2015 over 2014. To date he has logged 54 events in 18 locations across 10 countries. Last year at this time, he had participated in 30 different events in 14 different locations across seven countries (not counting the Dallas GPA or personal engagements, such as weddings).

We praise God for His constant care for Dr. Richard and his family during this intensified activity, and they are grateful for the many who pray for them and even send encouraging greetings. Please continue to lift them to the Lord.

Regarding the GProCongress, specifically pray over the application/registration process. Pray that the process will be smooth, technology will function as it should, and for quick and accurate communication. Also ask the Lord for ongoing progress in recruiting speakers, applicants and funding.

Received: April 29, 2021

Answered prayer, upcoming opportunities | August 3, 2015

Dear praying friends,

Just days ago Dr. Richard’s August schedule looked daunting. But then God provided a way to combine two trips into one. Another answer to prayer for Total Protection and Global Provision. Your intercession makes a difference!

Dr. Richard’s next engagements include a number of significant GProCongress vision-casting meetings during the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit. Please pray for opportunities to connect with the right people and for excitement about the Congress to spread.

We also ask prayer for Congress funding. To meet obligations and prepare adequately, we estimate needing $5,000,000 by December 31, 2015. Further, we anticipate needing another $2,500,000 by June 1, 2016, and $2,500,000 by December 31, 2016. This seems impossible, but, God can make it possible. As Dr. Richard says, “The Congress is not about pastoral training for the sake of pastoral training but pastoral training for the sake of the Great Commission.”

Received: April 29, 2021

God’s Total Protection and Global Provision | July 23, 2015

Dear praying friends,

It’s been a little over a year since we specifically began asking God for Total Protection and Global Provision concerning the GProCongress. He has indeed protected and provided through this time, to the praise of His glory. Some specific areas of thanks:

A fine Core team

An outstanding venue, the Impact Center, at an excellent price

Health and safety during increased responsibility and travels

The right funding at the right time

Please continue to intercede for Total Protection and Global Provision especially in mobilizing delegates, procuring speakers and meeting the financial requirements of executing an event of this size and caliber. Pray for all to be done wisely, well, and without delay. Thank you!

Received: April 29, 2021