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
Dallas GPA: June 27 | June 27, 2014
Dear friends,
The 2014 Dallas GPA is drawing to a close. Thank you for your prayers over the last three weeks. We have been blessed and encouraged by these pastors, and we pray that they have been encouraged by their time here.
Please continue to pray for the next few days for the following requests:
Pray for the pastors as they complete their three weeks of training, networking and ministry encouragement. Pray that these three weeks were beneficial for each of them, that it brought glory to God and that it helped the furtherance of His kingdom.
Pray for the pastors as they prepare for graduation. Pray that the banquet and graduation is an uplifting time for all attendees. Pray for Dr. Richard as he addresses the graduates and gives them a ministry charge from Scripture. Pray for the logistics of the graduation and that everything runs smoothly.
Pray for the graduates as they pack and prepare to depart. Pray that their flights are on time and they have safe and smooth flights back to their home countries. Pray that the teaching over the past three weeks impacts each of the pastors, who in turn use it to impact their home churches and ministries.
Pray that the graduates will stay connected with each other and also to previous years' Dallas GPA graduates. Pray that ministry networks will be built among all Dallas GPA graduates in order to strengthen the worldwide church.
For His glory,
Edie Ross
Prayer Coordinator
Received: April 29, 2021
Dallas GPA: June 25 | June 23, 2014
Dear friends:
We can't believe we are mid-way through the final week of the 2014 Dallas GPA. Thank you for your continued prayer.
Please join us in praising God that the pastors had a good, relaxing weekend with host families from all around the DFW area. We also are thankful that the the first several days of this week have encouraged the pastors as they heard from Dr. Richard on Monday and Master Coach Dr. Timothy George on Tuesday.
Please continue to pray for the 2014 Dallas GPA:
Pray for the Master Coaches who are teaching the rest of this week: Dr. Rick Reed, Dr. Bryan Chapell and Dr. Richard again on Friday. Pray that the pastors will continue with enthusiasm, excitement and eagerness to learn and bond with each other. Pray for the pastors as they work on their homework this week.
Pray for the health of each of the pastors. Pray for the pastors' families at home as they continue without their husbands and fathers.
Pray that the GPA chaplain will minister and bless the pastors this week, helping with any issues or problems as they arise.
Pray for preparations for the June 28 graduation banquet—that all efforts to make the banquet excellent and memorable would bear fruit.
For His glory,
Edie Ross
Prayer Coordinator
Received: April 29, 2021
Dallas GPA: June 20 | June 20, 2014
Dear friends,
We are closing out the second week of the Dallas GPA, and praising God for His amazing work in and through these pastors. We're also thankful for First Baptist Dallas, which is hosting the pastors for dinner and a friendly game of soccer tonight.
Please continue to pray for the 2014 Dallas GPA:
Pray for the pastors as they finish their second week of classes. Pray for endurance to tackle the third and final week.
Pray that each of the pastors will get adequate rest and relaxation over the weekend. Pray that the pastors and host families will be safe over the weekend as they enjoy fun activities.
Pray that the church service the pastors attend with their host families will be meaningful. Pray that the pastors will make lasting connections with their host families for future encouragement and mutual benefit.
For the home churches of each of the pastors as their Sunday services continue in their absence. Pray for the families of the pastors and their continued safety and well-being.
Pray that each of the pastors return safely to DTS Sunday evening.
Pray that each of the pastors will seek to serve God as He directs.
Pray for protection over Dr. Richard, the GPA/RREACH staff and their families.
For His glory,
Edie Ross
Prayer Coordinator
Received: April 29, 2021
From Dr. Richard: Praising God for His provision | June 18, 2014
Dear friends:
Thank you for continuing to pray for RREACH and the 2014 Dallas GPA. We wanted to share with you a note from Dr. Richard regarding a recent praise!
Since we asked you to pray, with joy and integrity we right away report that The Lord has provided for RREACH's expenses for the 2014 Dallas GPA. Praise the Lord! Only one pastor could not meet his part of his airfare, as a result of his bag being stolen in Istanbul with computer and all. We have replaced his computer (along with 24 more for his fellow delegates)—all loaded and with tools and resources, too.
We continue to pray that The Lord would bring forward individuals to underwrite 3.5 more tables for the June 28 graduation banquet, and that He will fill the event with 400 friends and potential partners.
We also are praying for gifts to help us reach our annual budget for the larger Global Proclamation Commission, of which the Dallas GPA is but one part. An important announcement is to be made at the banquet on June 28th about the location of the GProCongress for Pastoral Trainers. Please pray with us.
Thank you for praying for this class of Dallas GPA pastors. They have truly blessed us with their passion to serve the Lord Jesus. Please continue to pray for Pastor A's daughter, who has had a high fever. Also pray for Pastor L's daughter, who is suffering from a chronic illness.
Please also continue to pray for the overall 2014 Dallas GPA:
Pray for the delegates as they have just changed roommates at this mid-point in the Academy. This is sometimes difficult as many roommates have become very close. Pray that they will continue to build deep relationships with one another.
Pray for continued courage, which God has given to delegates to minister in difficult countries.
Pray for physical and spiritual stamina for the delegates, Dr. Richard and and RREACH staff at this mid-point in Dallas GPA.
Pray for delegates' spouses and their marriages.
Pray for Dr. Richard as he works on his speech for the graduation banquet, and that all banquet RSVPs would be in on time.
For His glory,
Edie Ross
Prayer Coordinator
Received: April 29, 2021
Dallas GPA: June 16 | June 16, 2014
Dear friends:
Thank you for your intentional prayer for the Dallas GPA. We are happy to report these ways we are seeing prayer answered:
The pastors had a great time in Sherman. Praise the Lord for good connections with their host families and the churches there. One pastor reported that he felt so valued by everyone involved. This is a huge praise for pastors who are used to ministering in isolated and sometimes thankless positions.
Also praise the Lord that the Master Coaches' lessons are impacting the pastors at a deep level. Pastor J from Mozambique had this to say about a lesson Master Coach Celestin Musekura gave on forgiveness and reconciliation:
"The session yesterday was about forgiveness and to consider reconciliation. It was very strong. I've never heard anyone describe and live the forgiveness and to consider reconciliation like that... There are no words."
Please continue to pray for the 2014 Dallas GPA as we enter week two:
Continue to pray for Pastor L's daughter in Hungary, who is still ill.
Pray for the Master Coaches who are teaching this week: Dr. Ramesh Richard, Dr. Dennis Hollinger, Dr. Barry Corey, Dr. Bill Lawrence and Dr. Wayne Strickland. Pray that the pastors will begin this week with enthusiasm, excitement and eagerness to learn and to bond with each other. Pray for the pastors as they work on their homework this week.
Pray for the pastors as they prepare to give presentations about their home churches and ministry activities.
Pray that each of the pastors will bond with at least one other pastor on a deep level this week.
Pray for the pastors to get adequate rest this week as the schedule can be demanding. Pray for the health of each of the pastors. Pray for the pastors' families at home as they continue without their husbands and fathers.
Pray that the GPA Chaplain will minister and bless the pastors this week, helping with any issues or problems as they arise.
Pray that administrative and logistical tasks go as planned and that all behind-the-scenes work is carried out with excellence.
Pray that those who attend a Global Impact lunch this week will be encouraged by how God is working around the world through the 2014 Dallas GPA delegates.
For His glory,
Edie Ross
Prayer Coordinator