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3 THE POWER OF PRAYER God has given us the incredible privilege of being a part of His work through our prayers. When we pray, God hears and answers. In 1 John 5:13-15, we find these words, This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him. (NASB) As you pray, please lead your church to join in praying each week for God s work in our state, nation, and world. Here are some prayer suggestions as you pray for the specific weekly requests in this Prayer Guide. Prayerfully, Pray for: God s provision and protection for missionaries and their families (John 17:15) A burden for the lost (Luke 19:10) God s Word to bring conviction and salvation (John 16:8) Hearts to be convicted of sin (John16:8) God to reveal Christ (Matthew 16:17) (2 Corinthians 4:3-4) God to remove any barriers to their salvation (1 Corinthians 1:18) True repentance (2 Corinthians 5:17) (Luke 13:3) Bob Shelton Director, Cooperative Program Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma New believers to become witnesses and lead others to Christ (Matthew 28:18-20)

4 SOUTHERN BAPTIST MISSION FUNDING Throughout the 2018 Missionary Prayer Guide, there are references to the following mission funding methods that are used by Southern Baptists to fulfill our Lord s command in Acts 1:8 to carry the Gospel from Jerusalem to Judea to Samaria to the uttermost parts of the world. THE COOPERATIVE PROGRAM: The Cooperative Program is the financial foundation of our Southern Baptist missions and ministries around the world. Each church gives a percentage of its budget through the Cooperative Program as we partner together to touch the world for Christ. Additional information is available from the Stewardship/Cooperative Program Office of the BGCO ext OKLAHOMA STATE MISSIONS OFFERING: The Oklahoma State Missions Offering is promoted during September of each year and supports mission and evangelism projects in Oklahoma. This offering is named after Edna McMillan, an Oklahoman who had a vision of reaching the state of Oklahoma with the Gospel. It provides additional funding beyond your church s Cooperative Program gifts. Additional information is available from the Women s Missions and Ministries Office of the BGCO ext bgco.org/smo ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING FOR NORTH AMERI- CAN MISSIONS: Annie Armstrong is the annual offering promoted during March of each year. This offering provides additional funding beyond the church s Cooperative Program gifts for the work of the North American Mission Board in the United States and Canada. Additional information may be obtained from the North American Mission Board namb.net anniearmstrong.com LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING FOR INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS: Lottie Moon is the annual offering promoted each December to benefit missions around the world. This offering provides additional funding beyond the church s Cooperative Program gifts for the work of the International Mission Board and over 3,600 missionaries around the world. Additional information may be obtained from the International Mission Board imb.org/lottiemoon

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS (ALPHABETICAL ORDER) Baldwin, Brian 05 Barnett, Rhiannon 13 Bell, Randy 65 Case, Cliff 64 Cho, Song 23 Colvin, DuWayne 11 Cope, Victor 43 Cordova, Amy 56 CrossTimbers Children s Mission Adventure Camp 28 Cruce, Charles 49 Dempsey, Gary 51 Dilbeck, Hance 06 Falls Creek Youth Camp 29 Felder, Stanton 12 Forbes, Chris 08 Ford, Shannon 17 Freeman, Denny 53 GoStudents 32 Hagar, Chris 38 Hand, Mike 15 Harrison, Andy 31 Hill, Scott 34 Howell, Norm 33 Hume, Scott 42 Hurt, Randy 36 Jenkins, Brent 45 Jordan, Alisha 61 Kelly, Kenny 50 King, Kelly 22 Kinnaird, Jimmy 58 Little, Ben 18 Mayfield, Bob 40 McClellan, Mark 47 Morie, Scott 59 Mullins, Frank 67 Phillips, Clay 44 Quigley, Alan 10 Ringer, Danny 27 Russell, Tim 54 Shelton, Bob 60 Spann, Matt 20 Sparks, David 66 Stafford, Bryce 37 State Evangelism Conference 07 Stewart, Matt 48 Swain, James 24 Tarter, Nick 39 Thomas, Terry 26 Whitley, Brazil 63 Whitlock, David 16 Williams, Don 21 Young, Clay 55

6 And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8

7 Meet the Baldwins Pray for Brian Baldwin, Youth Evangelism and Mission Specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Brian is coordinator for GoStudents, which in 2018 will lead 15 mission trips with 230 participants. He is also responsible for the Youth Evangelism Conference (YEC), designed to inspire and equip students to share the Gospel. He has released a refreshed program called FISH/Worldview Club that provides a campus outreach strategy for worldview and Gospel conversations with classmates. He assists in the Falls Creek tabernacle teaching time, teaches breakouts and manages the Falls Creek missions center. That students will participate and lead out in the new FISH/ Worldview Club. For student groups to attend YEC 2018 and catch a heart for evangelism. Pray also for good January weather. For God to bring together the right groups (students, adults, coordinators) for the 15 GoStudents projects in the summer of Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Brian and his wife Candace. Jan. 7, 2018 You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 BBALDWIN@BGCO.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 5

8 Jan. 14, 2018 Meet the Dilbecks On December 11, 2017 the Board of Directors of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) voted to call Dr. Hance Dilbeck as the ninth Executive Director-Treasurer of the BGCO. Hance served as pastor of Oklahoma City, Quail Springs since 2003, as well as, four other Oklahoma Baptist churches. He has served as BGCO President and has been the chairman of the board of trustees for the International Mission Board, Southwestern Seminary and Oklahoma Baptist University. Hance and Julie have three married sons, D. H. and Mackenzie, Dax and Mollie, and Leighton and Carley. For Hance and Julie s transition from the pastorate to the BGCO leadership role and for their family. For God s leadership for Quail Springs Baptist church in their pastoral transition. For God s vision and wisdom in leading Oklahoma Baptists. The growth and influence of Oklahoma Baptist churches. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:2 HDILBECK@BGCO.ORG 6 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

9 State Evangelism Conference Pray for the State Evangelism Conference and Mike Napier, Personal Evangelism Specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. The largest opportunity to influence evangelism across Oklahoma, especially among Oklahoma Baptists, is the State Evangelism Conference. The purpose of the annual conference, supported by your Cooperative Program gifts, is to equip, encourage, and inspire the work of evangelism. Mike s office organizes this event each year, often working two years out to secure the right worship leaders, preachers and breakout leaders for Oklahoma. That God would provide good weather with clear skies and clear roads. That God would speak and that souls will be saved and lives changed for His glory. That all in attendance will be refreshed, renewed, and revived in their passion and boldness to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jan. 21, 2018 For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love and sound judgment. 2 Timothy 1:7 MNAPIER@BGCO.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 7

10 Jan. 28, 2018 Meet Chris Forbes Pray for Chris Forbes, Church Planting Strategist for demographic and logistics for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Chris assists in discovering potential church planters and identifying underserved people groups, population segments, and places that need new churches. He also works with the church planting group in assessing, training, coaching, and caring for church planter families. He recently designed and conducted a survey of unchurched Oklahomans presenting a detailed understanding of the 2.3 million unchurched Oklahomans. For wisdom in interpreting research and demographic data to understand where new churches are needed most. For the Lord to send new church planters to commit to start new congregations in Oklahoma. For more BGCO churches to catch the vision of church multiplication. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Chris and his wife Angela. Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people. Colossians 3:23 CFORBES@BGCO.ORG 8 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

11 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:33-34 Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 9

12 Feb. 4, 2018 Meet Alan Quigley Pray for Alan Quigley, Mobilization Team Leader for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Alan leads a team of 11 groups of talented men and women in Disaster Relief, Partnership Missions, Church Planting, Smaller in Attendance Churches, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Chaplaincy, Native American, Hispanic, Evangelism, Women s Missions and Ministry, and the Robert Haskins School of Christian Ministry. Stretching Cooperative Program dollars to fund these ministries is a challenge, but through your giving to your local church with the Cooperative Program, you are caring for others and honoring the Lord. Pray for wisdom for Alan as he leads the BGCO Mobilization team. Pray that many will come to Christ through these ministries. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Alan and his wife Cindy. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven. Matthew 5:16 AQUIGLEY@BGCO.ORG 10 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

13 Meet DuWayne Colvin Pray for DuWayne Colvin, Director of Missions in North Canadian Association. DuWayne serves alongside 31 churches in east central Oklahoma, working with pastors and church leaders, providing training opportunities, fellowship and evangelistic events to strengthen churches. North Canadian Association, along with the other 40 associations, are an integral part of providing assistance to churches and leaders as they endeavor to present the Gospel in every part of Oklahoma. As you give to your church and your church gives through the Cooperative Program, you help spread the story of Jesus to those who have never heard. That the ministry of our churches be blessed by God. That DuWayne s own life will be an example of Christlikeness. That we are diligent to remain faithful to all Jesus has taught us as we expect His return any day. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Du- Wayne and his wife Greta. Feb. 11, 2018 Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:13 DUWAYNE62@GMAIL.COM Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 11

14 Feb. 18, 2018 Meet the Felders Serving in Canada Stanton Felder, Strategic Church Planter Catalyst in Canada, and his wife, Karen, help plant new churches in Northern Alberta, Northwest Territories and Yukon, Canada. They are based in Edmonton, a city of more than 1 million people with only 12 established Canadian National Baptist Convention (CNBC) churches. They presently assist 14 new, growing churches. In Canada, there is one CNBC church for approximately every 113,000 people. Your giving through the Cooperative Program helps build more churches so greater numbers of people have the opportunity to hear the Gospel of Christ. For at least 10 called men of God to help plant and pastor these new churches. For short-term and long-term volunteers to help with church planting and outreach. For a couple to help plant and lead a college church and ministry at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. For a 15-passenger van to help with weekly ministry and summer outreach. Also for a suburban to help move trailers and equipment all year long. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 SFELDER@NAMB.NET 12 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

15 Meet Rhiannon Barnett Serving in Vermont Rhiannon serves with campus ministry in Vermont, working with students and young adults in Castleton at Castleton University. This consists of weekly meetings with students in small groups and one on one, as well as, planning events and activities. She also serves as operations leader and in an administrative support role with a local church plant, Mission City Church, which meets on campus. In 1973, student work in New England became the first ministry supported by the churches of what became the Baptist Convention of New England. Cooperative Program gifts helped begin this work and has contributed to its growth through the years. For wisdom as Rhiannon continues to invest in the lives of college students and for God to work in their lives. For the church plant she serves, to reach the community, make disciples and plant churches. For encouragement and strength, as it is easy to grow weary in such a spiritually dark place. Feb. 25, 2018 The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent. Exodus 14:14 RHIANNON.M.BARNETT@GMAIL.COM Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 13

16 14 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

17 Meet Mike Hand Pray for Mike Hand, Partnership Mission Strategist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Mike previously served in a similar role with the International Mission Board. At present, his responsibilities in Oklahoma include three partnerships with Guerrero, Mexico; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; and Latvia. He works alongside pastors to help them lead their churches to engage with one of these mission partnerships, or wherever they feel God would have them work missionally. Since March 1, 2016, God has raised up 50 churches to partner with these mission opportunities. For more BGCO churches to catch the vision of what we are seeking to accomplish in our partnerships. For smaller churches to realize that it is not the size of the church, but the size of the heart of the church that can make a difference. For the work our churches are doing on the mission field to have an even greater impact on what they are doing in their own locale. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Mike and his wife Brenda. March 4, 2018 Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 MHAND@BGCO.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 15

18 March 11, 2018 Meet David Whitlock As the 15th president of Oklahoma s only Southern Baptist university, Dr. Whitlock leads the Christian liberal arts university to transform lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world and live worthy of the calling of God in Christ. The campus is home to more than 2,000 students from 40 states and 35 other countries. Through our Cooperative Program gifts, OBU provides scholarships to students, supports the work of faculty, invests in innovative programs, and continues the OBU tradition of academic excellence and Christian commitment. That God would grant him and OBU s executive leadership team wisdom and discernment. For students to find their purpose and faithfully prepare to serve the Lord. For faculty as they teach and staff as they serve and ensure safe and conducive facilities. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of David and his wife Dana. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 DAVID.WHITLOCK@OKBU.EDU 16 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

19 Meet the Fords Serving in Europe Pray for Shannon and Katie Ford. He is Affinity Operations Director/TCK Education Consultant in Europe for the IMB, and Katie is educational consultant for personnel with school-aged children. Shannon handles details with special project funds and serves as liaison for missionaries. He also works with partners he ministered with for 18 years in the Ukraine. Katie is a resource for educational options, arranging academic testing and helping personnel entering their first overseas schooling experience. Your gifts through the Cooperative Program help missionaries like Shannon and Katie minister. That the Father would give them wisdom as they seek to serve their colleagues across Europe. That they will be an encouragement to the many internationals who join them for worship. As they coach and equip others, that they will also continue growing in their love and knowledge of Jesus. March 18, 2018 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity. Psalm 133:1 FORD.64@GMAIL.COM Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 17

20 March 25, 2018 Meet Ben Little Pray for Ben Little, Native American Strategist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Ben assists Native American (NA) work by identifying and developing NA Christian leaders, assisting in developing strategies to plant NA churches, and recruiting church planters for new NA work. He provides assistance to struggling or declining congregations to enable them to become healthy, reproducing churches. Ben emphasizes that the Cooperative Program makes it possible for NA leaders to receive training and be equipped to serve in churches through the Robert Haskins School of Christian Ministry. For wisdom and discernment as he ministers and serves Native people. That our Native American churches will plant new Native churches. The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Matthew 9:37 That the lost Native American population (95 percent) will come to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Ben and his wife Elsie. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 BLITTLE@BGCO.ORG 18 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

21 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 19

22 April 1, 2018 Meet the Spanns Pray for Matt Spann, Director of Missions for Cherokee Strip Association. Matt facilitates the work of 30 churches through training pastors and church leaders, encouraging churches to reach the lost, and helping churches plant new churches. These goals are accomplished through weekly ministers conferences, worship evenings, revitalization weekends, evangelistic block parties, and a pregnancy resource center. Cherokee Strip partners with churches in Aurora, Colorado and Guerrero, Mexico. The association benefits from the Cooperative Program through conferences, training events, and a BGCO block party trailer. For sensitivity and obedience to the Holy Spirit in making plans and carrying out ministry and missions. For balance in terms of how to invest time and energy in associational churches, as well as their home church. For the association to be relevant to its churches, in tune with their needs and effective in assisting them. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Matt and his wife LuSinda. I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me, and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Galatians 2:20 MADASPANN@GMAIL.COM 20 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

23 Meet Don Williams As Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Director, Don helps enlist, equip, and deploy Oklahoma Baptists to respond in times of disaster. Oklahoma Baptists are generous with their time, talents, and treasures as they show the love of Jesus through acts of service in times of natural disasters in their communities, the United States, and around the world. Your Cooperative Program dollars are helping ease the pain for people experiencing trauma and loss, while opening doors to proclaim Christ as the real solution to their greatest needs. For safety for Oklahoma Baptists as they volunteer in difficult environments following disasters. For boldness to proclaim the Good News while serving other, as the hands and feet of Jesus. That God would continue to mobilize an ever-increasing army of Oklahoma Baptists to meet the needs (physical, emotional and spiritual) of those impacted by disaster. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Don and his wife Lori. April 8, 2018 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 DWILLIAMS@BGCO.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 21

24 April 15, 2018 Meet Kelly King Serving in Tennessee Pray for Kelly King, Women s Ministry Specialist for LifeWay Christian Resources. Kelly, former Women s Ministry Specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, trains ministry leaders in the area of serving women in the local church. She coordinates leadership conferences across the country and serves as a partner with Southern Baptist Convention women s leaders, including state conventions, seminaries and other entities. Your Cooperative Program dollars help Kelly to lead women to share the Gospel and train others to do the same. That she will have stamina and good health as she travels extensively. For women to embrace their calling to serve and minister to women. That she will stay relevant and creative in the ways LifeWay offers training to women. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Kelly and her husband Vic. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 KELLY.KING@LIFEWAY.COM 22 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

25 Meet Song Cho Pray for Song Cho, Asian Track Program Leader with the Robert Haskins School of Christian Ministry. Song Cho works with Asian church leaders across Oklahoma and leads a prayer ministry on Sundays at Oklahoma City, Trinity. His desire, he says, is to Rejoice always, pray without ceasing and give thanks in all circumstances. Song Cho is one of many working with language groups in Oklahoma to train leaders, start churches, and present the Gospel of Christ. You support these ministries to non-english-speaking people as your church gives through the Cooperative Program. Pray for new church starts that will present the Gospel to those who do not speak English. Pray for new workers and leaders who will invest in language ministry. Pray that his prayer ministry will deepen and grow. April 22, 2018 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. Mark 12:30 SCHO@BGCO.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 23

26 April 29, 2018 Meet James Swain Pray for James Swain, Equipping Team leader for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. The team resembles a church staff with specialists and consultants who work with ministry leaders in their focus areas. From the team flows ReConnect Sunday School, transitional pastor ministry, Rewired Men s Retreat, music/worship ministries, Vacation Bible School training, and GoStudents to name a few. Swain is also involved with programming of camps at Falls Creek and CrossTimbers. These varied ministries receive support from the Cooperative Program. For children s and youth camps at Falls Creek and CrossTimbers this summer. For a growth in church health and a renewed sense of mission through revitalization efforts. For wisdom in how to best assist churches in furthering their mission and ministries. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of James and his wife Julie. For the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4: JSWAIN@BGCO.ORG 24 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

27 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 25

28 May 6, 2018 Meet Terry Thomas Pray for Terry Thomas, Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) Director at Rose State College. As BCM director at this community college, uniquely situated near Tinker Air Force Base, Terry s ministry is different than most BCMs. The almost 9,000 students are primarily commuters. The BCM engages students in Noonday lunches with a devotion, weekly Bible studies, worship times, evangelistic training, mission opportunities, discipleship, and apologetics training. When you give through the Cooperative Program, you help Terry share the Gospel with this diverse group of students. To engage a larger number of students on campus. For student leaders as they take initiative in evangelism and discipleship on campus. For inroads to engage the working adults and military students. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Terry and his wife Rhonda. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Terry and his wife Rhonda. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, to be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20 TTHOMAS@BGCO.ORG 26 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

29 Meet the Ringers Pray for Danny Ringer, Director of Missions for Great Plains Association. Danny s association reaches communities through small group Bible studies, Vacation Bible Schools, disaster relief, revivals, mission projects, and student activities. He shares how the Cooperative Program has invested in the association. I can t begin to tell how much Disaster Relief assisted Elk City in May 2017 when a tornado destroyed part of the city, he said. The blessing of The Neighborhoods of Baptist Villages of Elk City is beyond words, and Southwest Assembly has seen many children come to faith in Jesus. For our churches to have revival. For the association s partnership with Stan Felder, associational missionary in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Danny and his wife Penny. May 13, 2018 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. Colossians 3:17 DANNY.RINGER@BMBAOK.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 27

30 May 20, 2018 CrossTimbers Davis, OK CrossTimbers Children s Mission Adventure Camp is celebrating ten years of ministry. Boys and girls are not only learning about what God is doing around the world in missions but many are coming to Christ. Last summer over 4,500 attended with 295 children professing faith in Christ CAMP PASTORS June 4-7 Will Wilson June 8-11 Program Director June Barry Williams June Patrick Latham June Jon Bawden June 29-July 2- Nick Atyia July 9-12 Walter Bradley July Justin Ford July Chris Gordon July Rusty McMullen July 30-August 3 Blake Gideon For the Camp Staff For strength and wisdom as they serve For the Sponsors For patience and discernment For the Campers For an openness to the Spirit of God 28 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

31 Falls Creek Davis, OK And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 During the 2018 Falls Creek Youth Camp, students will explore the focus, form, and fortitude that feed our spiritual discipline and push us to finish in our walk with Christ CAMP PASTORS Week 1 HB Charles, Jr. Week 2 Mike Keahbone Week 3 Will Wilson Week 4 Stuart Henslee Week 5 Rusty McMullen Week 6 Scott Kindig Week 7 David Sons Week 8 Ed Newton May 27, 2018 For the Camp Staff For strength and wisdom as they serve For the Sponsors For patience and discernment For the Campers For an openness to the Spirit of God Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 29

32 30 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

33 Meet Andy Harrison Pray for Andy Harrison, Falls Creek Program Director and Student Ministry Specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. As Falls Creek begins its 101st year, Andy, in addition to his other duties, has the awesome task of programming the eight youth weeks of camp, from creating all printed pieces, to communication and promotion, to hiring and managing staff, to theme creation and development, to selecting and securing personalities, right through to evaluation and completion. This year s theme is FINISH, with the theme verse Philippians 1:6. That students would discipline themselves to seek God as He finishes that which He ignites in them. Pray that God opens doors for churches and students to be at Falls Creek this summer. Many churches need cabin availability to bring students to camp. That God s Spirit is poured out on lost souls in need of Jesus and that hearts will yield to the Spirit s call, resisting hardening and rejection. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Andy and his wife Kim. June 3, 2018 So you too, when you do all the things which are commanded you, say, We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done. Luke 17:10 AHARRISON@BGCO.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 31

34 June 10, 2018 GoStudents Oklahoma students will answer God s call to go into all the world on GoStudents mission projects this summer. They will minister in: East Asia, June and July 10-21; Cambodia, June 25-July 6; Latvia, June 18-26; Madrid; June 21-28; Portugal, June 28-July 5; Edmonton, July 5-11; Seville, June 21-28; Tulsa, July 7-11; Portland, July 5-11; Seattle, July 12-18; Oklahoma City, July 14-18; Mexico, July and July 19-26; Lawton, July These students will share the Gospel and meet physical and spiritual needs through evangelism and outreach projects. Our Cooperative Program dollars will help the Gospel to be presented to thousands of people around the world this summer. For God to give Oklahoma students a passion for missions. For the assimilation of project coordinators and team leaders for the groups. For the missionaries, church planters, and ministry leaders with whom the groups will be working. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Matthew 28: Prayer Guide Cooperative Program For additional information on GoStudents, contact Brian Baldwin at BBALDWIN@BGCO.ORG

35 Meet Norm Howell Pray for Norm Howell, Director of Missions for Muskogee Association. Norm s assignment is to help the more than 50 churches in Muskogee Association to be on mission with God, help them train and equip their members for Kingdom advancement, and encourage pastors and church leaders in Kingdom work. Muskogee Association, as well as the other 40 associations in Oklahoma, receive benefits from the Cooperative Program through a monthly allocation, conferences, training events, and special mission projects. For wisdom in leading the association to be missional. For wisdom in encouraging and advising pastors and church leaders in various issues within their churches. For vision in planting or replanting churches. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Norm and his wife Karen. June 17, 2018 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 NORM@MBAMISSIONS.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 33

36 June 24, 2018 Meet Scott Hill Pray for Scott Hill, Director of Missions in Northeastern Association. Scott works with 50 churches of various sizes and demographic settings. He works with smaller churches in both rural areas and in the city, many of which are led by bivocational pastors. He also works with larger city churches that employ multiple staff members. Scott wears many hats, serving as a resource for all sizes of churches. He may preach on Sunday at a larger church, celebrating God s work in that ministry, then turn around on Monday and meet with the pastor of a small struggling church to work on strategy for growth. For wisdom to know how to help the churches with their various needs. For a God-given strategy for evangelizing the lost. For our daughter serving as an IMB missionary in a country not open to Christianity. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Scott and his wife Beth. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will trust in the name of the Lord, our God. Psalm 20:7 SCOTT4HIM@HOTMAIL.COM 34 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

37 For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. John 6:40 Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 35

38 July 1, 2018 Meet the Hurts Pray for Randy Hurt, Director of Missions for Atoka-Coal Association. Randy leads a thriving association, working with congregations to plant and help with churches in Mexico, where they believe God has prompted them to be involved. The association continues to reach out in its community through food ministries and evangelism outreach programs. This year the association is purchasing a disaster relief trailer to further aid the ministry of sharing the Gospel. Your Cooperative Program dollars, given through your church, help associations do the work they are called to do. Pray for my family! Pray that I learn how to manage my ministry and personal time wisely. Pray for Atoka-Coal Association churches, many of which are in decline and want to see God move again in their communities. For the work in Mexico, which has seen thousands of salvations over the past two years, and pray for discipleship to take place within the hearts of these new saints. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Randy and his wife Tahrea. See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 1 John 3:1 RANDY@FOCUSOUTDOORS.ORG 36 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

39 Meet Bryce Stafford Pray for Bryce Stafford, Baptist Collegiate Ministries Director at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. Bryce s work at Northeastern includes sharing Christ with students who do not know Him, and discipling those young in the faith and willing to grow. His desire is to engage this generation of future leaders with the Gospel of Christ, so they spread it throughout the campus and to the nations until there is no place left without an opportunity to hear the Gospel. Bryce is just one serving on campuses across the state who are reaching students with your help in giving through the Cooperative Program. For Autumn and Bryce and the students to be bold with the Gospel. For him to be sensitive to the Spirit s leading. For a discipleship-making movement to take place on the Northeastern campus. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Bryce and his wife Autumn. July 8, 2018 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do no break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6: BSTAFFORD@BGCO.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 37

40 July 15, 2018 Meet Chris Hagar Pray for Chris Hagar, Director of Missions in Central Association. Chris serves as consultant for 34 churches, confidant for 20-plus ministers, coordinator for mission trips to three different countries, administrator for 17-plus associational ministries, and program consultant for Oklahoma Associational Children s Camp. He is among 41 directors of missions who wear many hats as they serve their associations. Giving to the Cooperative Program through your church helps these men build the Kingdom of God throughout the state. For an Ecuador church plant. For a Russia youth camp. For pastoral leadership training in Zimbabwe. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Chris and his wife Laurie. For the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:12 CHAGAR@PLDI.NET 38 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

41 Meet Nick Tarter Pray for Nick Tarter, Church Planting Strategist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Nick serves with the church planting group of the BGCO, primarily focusing on pastoral care for planters and their families. He also is pastor of CityLife Church, a congregation he planted four years ago. As neighborhoods transition and populations shift, it is necessary to create new churches that will reach the communities in which they are planted. A major portion of your Cooperative Program gifts go to help new congregations to spread the Gospel to places without a Bible-believing church. That God would give him wisdom to serve church planting families well. That God would give him wisdom to balance his ministry roles well. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Nick and his wife Stacey. July 22, 2018 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3: NTARTER@BGCO.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 39

42 July 29, 2018 Meet Bob Mayfield Pray for Bob Mayfield, Sunday School/Adult Discipleship Specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Bob works with engaging churches in Oklahoma and across the United States with ReConnect Sunday School. ReConnect is being used to start more groups, equip Sunday School teachers to lead and teach their groups, and engage more churches in the Great Commission. He is also launching a new strategy called GO Disciple, which hopefully will see thousands of Oklahomans deepen their walk with Christ. Your Cooperative Program gifts help Sunday Schools across the state reach more people for Christ. For his health and for the Lord to use the medications he is taking to prevent cancer from recurring. For each of you to pray for your Sunday School or small group leader. For churches across Oklahoma to reach lost people with the Gospel and make disciples. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Bob and his wife Tracy. He has told you, O man, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 BMAYFIELD@BGCO.ORG 40 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

43 Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 41

44 Aug. 5, 2018 Meet Scott Hume Pray for Scott Hume, Baptist Collegiate Ministry Director at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford. Scott came to faith in 1996 because of the work of the Baptist Student Union ministry (now BCM) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Now 22 years later, he is serving as BCM director at SWOSU and guiding today s students into a missional life that exemplifies and magnifies Christ in every aspect of their lives. Your Cooperative Program dollars provide leadership on 40 campuses across Oklahoma, where last year hundreds of students participated in this life-changing campus ministry. For wisdom. That the SWOSU BCM would produce disciples. That lost students would respond to the Gospel. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Scott and his wife LeaAnne. Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9 SHUME@BGCO.ORG 42 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

45 Meet Victor Cope Victor s primary role is to provide consistent leadership to the Indian Falls Creek Board of Directors. The board plans every aspect of this family camp, which consists of worship services, classes, Vacation Bible School, recreation, children s church, health fair, blood drive, bone marrow registry and events to strengthen Native American churches. The family camp, for infants through senior adults, is reminiscent of tribal traditions. Victor is in his third term as executive director for the 71-year-old camp. Your church s Cooperative Program gifts help Native Americans from around the world to experience God s life changing grace at Falls Creek. That God would provide a way for more Native American congregations to attend. That God would save many and call more into the ministry. That God would use IFC to bring revival to our churches and our nation. Aug. 12, 2018 He must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23 NDNREV@AOL.COM Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 43

46 Aug. 19, 2017 Meet the Phillips Clay Phillips is Director of Student Ministry at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU). Clay implements discipleship and spiritual growth for OBU students through one-on-one discipleship relationships and various ministries available to students both on and off campus. He partners with local churches in equipping students to fulfill the Great Commission by leveraging their college experience, education and career to take the Gospel to the ends of the Earth. Thus the Cooperative Program gifts do double-duty here, at the college level and across the globe, as students on this campus are called to ministry. That he and Lindsey continually model integrity for students in their walk with Christ. For God to move on the campus of OBU in a powerful way so that He alone receives glory. That they would be attentive to the Lord s leading and speaking as they minister at OBU. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Clay and his wife Lindsey. I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Galatians 2:20 CLAY.PHILLIPS@OKBU.EDU 44 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

47 Meet the Jenkins Pray for Brent Jenkins, Associate Baptist Collegiate Ministries Director at the University of Oklahoma. Brent shares the Gospel with college students and disciples believers to become faithful laborers for Christ as he helps the OU student ministry develop multiplying disciples among college students. The OU BCM, since 1926, has focused on reaching students for Christ, walking with them to maturity and then deploying them as reproducing laborers for the harvest. As you give to your church through the Cooperative Program, you play a major role in the impact these students have worldwide. That Brent and his wife Krysten will abide in Christ daily. That God will use them to develop dedicated disciple-makers. For revival at the University of Oklahoma. Aug. 26, 2017 But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Philippians 3:7 BJENKINS@BGCO.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 45

48 46 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained from the world. James 1:27

49 Meet Mark McClellan Pray for Mark McClellan, Dean, Robert Haskins School of Christian Ministry (RHSCM) and Hispanic Ministries Specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Mark conducts personal evangelism training using Evangelism Explosion (EE) for Hispanic congregations. The Robert Haskins School of Christian Ministry is a cutting-edge education program. Hundreds of video courses have been produced that help develop leaders across Oklahoma in areas of preaching, evangelism and more. Pray for Oklahoma Hispanic Baptists to attend the four regional state Hispanic evangelism training conferences in September. Pray for the continued development and success of the RHSCM and especially for the two newest programs: African American and Asian. Pray for the planting of new Hispanic churches. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Mark and his wife Cindy. Sept. 2, 2018 And He was saying to them all, If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it. Luke 9: MMCCLELLAN@BGCO.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 47

50 Sept. 9, 2018 Meet the Stewarts Pray for Matt Stewart, Baptist Collegiate Ministry Director at Oklahoma City University. Matt works on a very diverse campus, with faculty and students from many different backgrounds and an array of worldviews. The BCM serves the campus by providing discipleship and evangelistic events in small and large group gatherings. Because of your prayer support and giving through the Cooperative Program, Baptist Collegiate Ministries is making an eternal impact on the lives of college students across the state. For new Bible studies to start and flourish. For God to open the hearts of the international students served each week. For God to continue to develop student leaders. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Matt and his wife Jennifer. Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 MSTEWART@BGCO.ORG 48 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

51 Meet Charles Cruce Pray for Charles Cruce, Executive Director of Missions for Tulsa Metro Network Association. Charles works with 153 churches of all shapes and sizes dispersed in five counties. Though many neighborhoods have transitioned, congregations are finding more effective ways to connect and share the Gospel with their new neighbors. Some churches are merging with other congregations, some are forming new partnerships with stronger churches, some are replanting where they are with a fresh, new vision, and some are going through a revitalization process with a transitional pastor to recapture God s vision for a preferred future. For churches in transitional communities facing difficult choices. For leadership challenges facing many of the association s pastors. For increased financial support of the association and the Cooperative Program. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Charles and his wife Debbie. Sept. 16, 2018 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:4-5 CHARLIE@TMBN.NET Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 49

52 Sept. 23, 2018 Meet Kenny Kelly Pray for Kenny Kelly, Chaplaincy Specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Kenny is tasked with providing training and resources to those serving others in the ministry of emotional and spiritual care to better equip, support, and encourage them in their service. In essence, he is a chaplain to the chaplains. He also looks for new areas open to receiving chaplaincy ministry in an effort to extend and deepen the ministry of the local church. It is his hope that through his efforts, more people will receive the love and support so desperately needed and ultimately more people will come to a saving faith in Christ. That more people would become aware of their personal responsibility to care for others and obey. That new doors for chaplaincy ministry would open up in businesses, organizations, and communities. That more people would seek God for answers to their struggles and questions about life, and that there would be a faithful follower of Christ near when they do. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Kenny and his wife Kayla. And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 KKELLY@BGCO.ORG 50 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

53 Meet Gary Dempsey Pray for Gary Dempsey, Director of Missions in Johnston Marshall Association. Gary has served 13 years in Johnston Marshall Association, preaching, counseling hurting pastors, leading training sessions, balancing bank accounts, helping with ordinations and search committees, and resources for ministry. Due to the national financial crisis, the association has struggled, but God has been faithful to provide. A couple gave a sizable donation and the State Missions Offering provided a block party trailer. Your Cooperative Program gifts, as well as mission gifts, help associations across the state do their ministries more faithfully. For the BCM ministry at Murray State College in Tishomingo, and for the new director to be able to connect to the campus quickly and establish a good ministry there. For the small churches struggling to find a pastor to fit their needs. That Gary would have God-given wisdom to lead the association. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Gary and his wife Sheila. Sept. 30, 2018 But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24 DOM@JMBA.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 51

54 52 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:31-32

55 Meet Denny Freeman Denny works with Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) personnel through their first year, listening to them, offering advice, helping them adjust to their university or college setting, offering ways they can serve in their association, and defining their role in the BGCO. He assists directors in maintaining their buildings and grounds. Most of the BCM buildings were constructed in the 1960s-80s. They are tired, compartmentalized, and need lots of tender, loving care. If the buildings are to be useful as ministry tools, they must appear welcoming, safe and in working order. Cooperative Program dollars help maintain this ministry. For BCM staff as they continue developing strategies of evangelizing and leading the next generation of church leaders. For college and university administrators, teachers and staff, who face challenging situations every day. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Denny and his wife Elaine. Oct. 7, 2018 For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Hebrews 3:4 DFREEMAN@BGCO.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 53

56 Oct. 14, 2018 Meet Tim Russell Pray for Tim Russell, Director of Missions in Grady Association. Tim has served a little over a year working with pastors and churches in Grady Association helping them to equip and encourage one another. The congregations are working together in doing ministry, in going on mission, and in their support of each other. The mission of the 28 churches is to connect with people and lead them into authentic and growing relationships with Jesus Christ by creating environments where people are equipped and encouraged to point in, point up, and point out. For spiritual wisdom. To be a resource for his churches in the face of a changing world. For evangelistic fervor for the Lord to fill the churches with a passion for the lost. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Tim and his wife Glenette. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 REVRUSSELL@LIVE.COMF CONNECT 54 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

57 Meet Clay Young Pray for Clay Young, CrossTimbers Camp Manager. CrossTimbers, celebrating 10 years of ministry, exists to support local church efforts to reach lost children in their communities and raise up a generation of kids with an authentic walk with God who actively serve others with missional living. Children are not only learning about what God is doing around the world, but many are coming to Christ, with 295 children professing Christ last summer. Ten of those occurred at the target sports activity as a staff member shared a spiritual application that missing the target is a picture of our sin for which Christ died. For CrossTimbers summer staff. That they are able to reach out to schools for day camps. That many children would respond to the Gospel. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Clay and his wife Debbie. Oct. 21, 2018 Can I not, O house of Israel, deal with you as this potter does? declares the Lord. Behold, like the clay in the potter s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel. Jeremiah 18:6 CYOUNG@BGCO.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 55

58 Oct. 28, 2018 Meet Amy Cordova As Women s Missions and Ministries Specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, Amy serves to equip and empower women across Oklahoma to lead in the local church. Amy s desire is to resource them with tools needed to serve and share Christ with their communities. Among events your Cooperative Program dollars contribute to are a Ministry Wives Weekend, Women s Leadership Forum training event, Missions Celebration in November, and state Women s Retreat in the spring. Nearly 2,800 women attended last year s retreat, with 163 decisions and an offering. For wisdom and discernment to serve the state well. For women leaders to rise up across Oklahoma. To create and develop resources to equip women to evangelize. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Amy and her husband Rick. To Him be the glory to the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:21 ACORDOVA@BGCO.ORG 56 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

59 The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. Psalm 145:18-19 Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 57

60 Nov. 4, 2018 Meet Jimmy Kinnaird Pray for Jimmy Kinnaird, Church Planting Specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Jimmy serves Oklahoma Baptists in the discovery, assessing, training, coaching and care of church planters so that with partners he may intentionally and strategically assist the planting of healthy, multiplying, Christ-centered, gospel preaching, disciple-making churches. For wisdom in organizing and leading the church planting group. That he may live a surrendered and empowered life through Christ. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Jimmy and his wife Karen. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 JKINNAIRD@BGCO.ORG 58 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

61 Meet Scott Morie Pray for Scott Morie, Director of Missions in Cimarron Association. Scott works with 55 churches scattered over three counties. Many of them are rural. There are several ethnic churches, including one Chinese, one Korean, one Hispanic, two Native American and two Cowboy churches. The association has a very active Disaster Relief unit, a beautiful associational camp, a Baptist Village and a huge mission field with the campus of Oklahoma State University. In his role, Scott is an encourager of pastors, supporter of churches, and promoter of missions. For the success of a 20/20 Vision Challenge for the next three years. For the 13 pastorless churches in the association. For pastors as they gather on a regular basis, praying Matthew 9:38. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Scott and his wife Sharon. Nov. 11, 2018 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no long I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me. Galatians 2:20 SCOTTMORIE@CIMARRON BAPTIST.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 59

62 Nov. 18, 2018 Meet Bob Shelton Pray for Bob Shelton, Director, Cooperative Program, Stewardship and Associational Relations. Bob works to promote stewardship and Cooperative Program giving so multitudes of ministries will be able to continue to the glory of God. He says a significant time of influence in his life came through Baptist Collegiate Ministries. Ultimately, this played a major role in answering God s call to vocational Christian service, Bob said. I m so thankful Oklahoma Baptists believe we should be winning and training the next generation on campuses across our state and continue to give through the Cooperative Program to make this possible. That Oklahoma Baptists would capture a vision for generosity, beginning with giving their tithe to the local church. That through the work of our state associations, churches would cooperate in sharing the Gospel. Give thanks for the continued generosity of Oklahoma Baptist churches in supporting Kingdom work through their Cooperative Program gifts. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Bob and his wife Jan. Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7 BSHELTON@BGCO.ORG 60 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

63 Meet Alisha Jordan Pray for Alisha Jordan, Associate Baptist Collegiate Ministry Director at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) in Edmond. In her role at UCO, Alicia partners with the BCM director to invest in college students as they learn what it means to follow Christ into adulthood. She says one of the best parts of her job is seeing students really own their relationship with Christ. I get to help through teaching, discipleship, leadership development and event planning, said Alisha. You are helping Alisha develop college students into growing Christian adults through the Cooperative Program. For flexibility and quick understanding as she engages a whole new focus in ministry. For God to lead her to students wanting to grow in their faith. Nov. 25, 2018 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 ASJORDAN@BGCO.ORG Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 61

64 62 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Revelation 22:12-13

65 Meet the Whitleys Serving in Brazil Jim and Charlotte evangelize and start churches among the Calon Gypsies in Brazil, while building relationships with Calon families by visiting them in their homes or camps as they evangelize through Bible storying. Nationally, they are involved in training Brazilians and Calon by developing evangelistic and discipleship materials in cooperation with Brazilian Baptists and other evangelical groups. Your Southern Baptist missionaries serve almost 1,200 people groups through the International Mission Board. Your Cooperative Program dollars provide living and ministry expenses for these missionaries. For God to lead Calon couples to choose to follow Christ, be baptized and trained to be leaders who will plant churches among their people. For Calon and Brazilian believers, leaders, pastors and missionaries for daily protection, health and spiritual guidance as they work among the Calon in Brazil. As they work on Bible story sets that these will be in simple, understandable language and contextually relevant to bring the Calon to understand their need to receive Christ as their Lord and Savior. Dec. 2, 2018 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 WHITLEYSI@YAHOO.COM Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 63

66 Dec. 9, 2018 Meet the Cases Serving in Chile Pray for Cliff and Cinthy Case, missionaries to Chile. Cliff serves as the volunteer coordinator for the Santiago Strategy team, coordinating volunteers from Southern Baptist churches working with partnerships in Santiago and central Chile. Cinthy is a member of the finance support team which provides financial/accounting services for all the missionaries in the Americas from Canada to the tip of South America. Your prayers and support through the Cooperative Program are allowing nearly 4,000 people to spread the Gospel around the world through the International Mission Board. For the partnerships in Central Chile and for SBC churches who go to serve in these places and the local Baptist pastors and their wives who serve there. Pray for Los Andes, Catemu, Talagante, Colina, Miraflores and Cerro Placeres. For missionaries in Santiago to have a clear vision of what God desires them to do in the central region of Chile. This is the year of presidential elections in Chile. Pray that God will guide Chileans as they vote, and pray for the leaders of Chile to seek God as they lead the country. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 THEFAMILYCASE@GMAIL.COM 64 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

67 Meet the Bells Serving in Slovenia Pray for Randy and Joan Bell, Church Planters in Velenje, Slovenia. The Bells have been planting churches with the International Mission Board for 23 years. They have seen God work through churches planted in Serbia, Bosnia and Slovenia. Their desire is to multiply themselves, multiply groups and multiply churches where there is no Christian witness. Just as the Bells have been faithful these past 23 years where God has called them, you too, can be faithful to support their church planting labors as your church gives each week through the work of the Cooperative Program. For new Christians to be disciples. For church leadership in their church plants to lead and be committed. For them to find time to rest and seek the Lord always. Dec. 16, 2018 For every beast of the forest is Mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird of the mountains, and everything that moves in the field is Mine. If I were hungry I would not tell you, for the world is Mine and all it contains. Psalm 50: RANDY.BELL@AMIS.NET Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 65

68 Dec. 23, 2018 Meet the Sparks Serving in Spain & Portugal Pray for David and Amy Sparks, Logistics Services Consultants for the International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries in Spain and Portugal. They deal with legal residencies, housing, taxes, vehicles, etc. They also assist in a three-year-old church plant in Madrid, and lead a hermeneutical Bible study in the city center of Madrid. Even with our long history of Southern Baptist missions, there are still more than 6,000 unreached people groups representing approximately 4 million people. As your church gives through the Cooperative Program, you are part of carrying the Gospel to these people. For their ministry as they diligently care for and minister to IMB missionaries in Spain and Portugal. For their Spanish ministry partners Fernando and Elena Mendez at Iglesia Bautista Emanuel as they lead this new church in ministry to Madrid. For their Tuesday night Bible study as they continue to teach Biblical fundamentals to brothers and sisters who want to learn how to grow in Christ and study the Word deeply. May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Psalm 67:1-2 SOONERSABROAD@GMAIL.COM 66 Prayer Guide Cooperative Program

69 Meet the Mullins Serving in South Asia Pray for Frank Mullins, Catalytic Movement Resources Team Leader in South Asia, and his wife, Claire. The Mullins help plant and strengthen churches. Through catalytic trainings, they equip believers/leaders to become disciple-makers who plant churches. Whether in a mega city or a Himalayan village, they provide frontline work and behind the scenes support in implementing strategies to share Jesus and deepen the faith of longtime Christ followers. You aid the Mullins ministry of 20 teams, targeting 485 million people among the least-reached places in South Asia as you give through the Cooperative Program. For a great harvest from every South Asian tribe, tongue, nation and people. For significant, strategic partnerships. For protection against spiritual warfare as they minister in epicenters of five major world religions Islam, Hinduism, Sikhis, Jainism and Buddhism. That they would have spiritual boldness in sharing the hope found in Christ. Pray for the Lord s continued blessing on the ministry of Frank and his wife Claire. Dec. 30, 2018 How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of good things. Romans 10:5 NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO SECURITY Cooperative Program Prayer Guide 67

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