Pray for Praxeis PRAY.GO..DISCIPLE.MULTIPLY

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1 Pray for Praxeis Praxeis is an ever-growing movement of passionate followers of Jesus making disciples that multiply in all the world 2017 Our vision Is to see an army of workers in this nation, making disciples that form churches and multiply everywhere. We are focussing intently on the whole nation and are believing to make disciples in every community, regional centre and city in Australia. We are focussed on a saturation Church planting vision. We are also involved in sending workers to the nations, the unreached- to do the same everywhere. We believe that Jesus great commission does not finish with the borders of Australia PRAY.GO..DISCIPLE.MULTIPLY

2 Thank you for praying for Praxeis Prayer is essential - it is what makes a move of God a reality, not just a wish. Thank you for being part of this. In this booklet you will find a short explanation of who we are, and snapshots of current workers to help you to pray. We have also included a 30 day prayer guide, and at the back, more ways you can get involved in praying. Check our website for any updates! Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God s will for you in Christ Jesus 1 Thessalonians 5 v 17

3 What does Praxeis do? We PRAY- abundant, constant, passionate and persevering prayer; vital to seeing a movement of God begun, sustained and kept strong We GO- obeying God and following him into the areas, communities and people groups he sends us to; looking prayerfully for ways to engage with people and communities; looking for people who are already spiritually open, hungry, and eager to share with their community networks ( people of peace ) and helping them to discover Jesus through discovery groups based on Discovery Bible Study (DBS) We DISCIPLE- prayerfully coaching and mentoring people of peace as they learn to obey God and themselves bring others within their community into an obedient relationship with Jesus through Discovery groups which they lead MULTIPLY multiplication is built in to the discovery and discipleship process from the beginning and fuelled by ongoing prayer, mentoring, coaching and training

4 30 DAYS OF PRAYER FOR PRAXEIS-see individual pages for more details on how to pray 1 Praxeis leadership- Dave & Colleen Lawton 16 Outback Queensland- Ron & Paula Turner 2 Melbourne- Kelvin & Niro Chang 17 Far North Queensland- Steve and Mel Behrens 3 Telugu community- Danny & Shalom Cormaty 18 Seafarers, Port of Brisbane- Trevor & Jenny Phillips 4 Melbourne Western suburbs 19 Toowoomba- Steve & Louise Scotton 5 Melb. New Communities-Karen & Spenser Daniel 20 Hungary & Gypsy people- Gabriella Haidinger 6 Middle Eastern women- Tanya Halliday 21 Seattle, USA- Marc & Lisa Bauman 7 Overseas students & graduates- Rod & Rita Jolly 22 Philippines Elmer Matiga 8 Asylum seekers & Aussies- Liz Martin 23 Singapore- Scott & Sarah Crawley 9 Asylum seekers & Aussies- Matt Pilcher 24 Sumatra- Rejang people 10 Prayer- Dave & Jill Price 25 Sri Lanka- Karen & Spenser Daniel 11 White Australians- Pete & Vicki Stokes 26 Praxeis Board & Administration team 12 Western Australia Jill Birt 27 Tasmania 13 Aboriginal people- Jeremy & Sophie Hunt 28 North West Australia 14 South Australia- Steve & Megumi Webb 29 Australian Capital Territory 15 West Sydney- Andrew & Mindy Pyman 30 Japan

5 Dave & Colleen Lawton Praxeis leadership Our vision is to see Disciple Making Movements birthed in Australia and the nations. Our role is to lead and help define the strategy for Disciple Making Movements To carry and oversee the vision and work of Praxeis nationally and internationally Please pray for us : -As we regularly travel to visit Praxeis teams and workers around Australia and overseas. -As we continue to coach and train our workers and leaders. -As we prayer walk in new locations to see workers and teams established. -That we would keep growing and learning as we follow Jesus. -That we would lead with wisdom and humility.

6 Kelvin & Niro Chang- Melbourne Kelvin & Niro lead a growing team of young adults who are sharing the gospel in university campuses, local neighbourhoods and their workplaces. They desire to see a multiplying movement of disciples particularly amongst young adults across many cultures For wisdom and spiritual protection for them as leaders, and for the team of young adults they lead For people of peace - people who are spiritually hungry and eager to share with others, who will obey Jesus and disciple others in university campuses, neighbourhoods and workplaces For a multiplying movement of young adults who will obey God s call to go out into the nations

7 Danny & Shalom Cormaty- Telugu community, Melbourne Danny and Shalom, along with Robert and Radhika, have a vision to see multiplying disciple-making movements among the Australian community of Telugu-speaking Hindu people from India. - For Jesus to be revealed amongst the Telugu here and overseas -for people of peace-people who are spiritually hungry and eager to share with others- in the Telugu-speaking community who will eagerly receive the gospel and share it with others -for wisdom and discernment in discipling new believers -for more workers

8 Melbourne West There has been some work done in West Melbourne over the past few years but there is now a great need for workers for this multicultural area of Melbourne. Please pray for God to raise up and call workers for Melbourne s Western suburbs; people who will pray, who will obediently go, who will work in the power of the Holy Spirit to connect with those who are hungry for God, and will make disciples who will multiply. Pray that these people may be identified, resourced and supported to go. Pray that God will get this area ready for harvest

9 Spenser & Karen Daniel-Melbourne Ardon, Janelle, Luke & Ruby Spenser and Karen are praying for, going to, discipling and coaching new disciples, amongst the migrant and asylum seeker communities in Melbourne. These include Nepali, Sri Lankan, Indian and Iranian; Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh and Muslim people. -For the Holy Spirit to continue to bring fruit from the many connections made into these communities -For wisdom to identify people of peace within each community- people who are spiritually hungry, will receive the gospel and eagerly share it with their family and friends -For the gospel to multiply amongst Buddhists from a small group of new disciples being coached by Spenser and Karen -For more workers from among the major faith communities -For strength, protection, provision and wisdom

10 Tanya Halliday- Melbourne Tanya lives and works in Melbourne s Eastern suburbs. Her passion is to see a multiplying movement among women who traditionally see Jesus as a prophet but not as God and Saviour. She is currently discipling a small group of women from a Middle Eastern background. For God s Spirit to continue to be poured out on people from traditionally Muslim communities, for divine encounters and for people of peace who will obey Jesus and disciple others For deepening friendships amongst this group of women For the infilling of the Holy Spirit, wisdom, discernment, health and spiritual protection for Tanya

11 Rod & Rita Jolly- Melbourne Our Vision - is to play our part in Jesus Great Commission by seeking People of Peace -people who are spiritually hungry and eager to share with others- among international students and graduates, who are open to the Gospel and will follow Jesus in all that He commands. We seek to do this in a group context in our home on a weekly basis as well as one to one with them on their turf. -that God will lead us to these People of Peace and that they will respond to His invitation to follow Him. Please pray for boldness and clarity in sharing the vision. -that in their quest of following Him they too will be seeking People of Peace that they can disciple. -that God will protect us from being discouraged and will help us to maintain our focus.

12 Liz Martin - Melbourne Liz lives and works in Melbourne s Eastern suburbs. She desires to see God s lost children come home to the Father, and to see God work in power to heal and transform especially in the darker places of our society. Liz is currently discipling some asylum seekers held in detention in Melbourne, as well as others from the white Australian communities For wisdom, insight, the infilling of the Holy Spirit & spiritual protection For people of peace-people who are spiritually hungry and eager to share with others- amongst the asylum seeker and refugee communities across Australia who will obey Jesus and disciple others For the many practical needs of asylum seekers and refugees to be met- for healing, visas and hope

13 Matt Pilcher- Melbourne Matt graduated from Deakin Uni at the end of 2015 after years of leading disciple-making groups on campus. He continues to coach some young leaders at Deakin but is now out in the workforce. He has a heart to coach people to be disciple makers and believes God is calling him to the white Aussies of his generation, to reach out to the lost in his networks and make disciples in his workplace and community involvements. He is currently also involved in discipling asylum seekers in a Melbourne detention centre. -For clear vision, direction, and balance in the equipping of leaders and making disciples -For a powerful movement of God in the detention centre, and back into the Iranian and Sri Lankan communities. For federal change in the treatment and processing of asylum seekers. - For Matt s friends, colleagues and broader network, that he would be a Christ-like witness to them and have opportunities to share the gospel and disciple those God is working in.

14 Dave & Jill Price- prayer coordination Dave & Jill see their part in Praxeis to make sure that everything we do is fuelled by prayer- as much prayer as possible. For an army of intercessors to be raised for Praxeis and for individual workers For each Praxeis worker and team to grow deeper in prayer For personal health, wisdom & spiritual protection

15 Peter & Vicki Stokes-Melbourne Elizabeth & Hannah Peter & Vicki live in Melbourne s eastern suburbs. Pete works full time as a builder and Vicki works part time in administration for Praxeis. They are involved in making disciples, and coaching and encouraging leaders across the Praxeis community. They particularly long to see a disciple-making movement amongst the white Aussie community. -For more obedient disciples of Jesus to seek and share the gospel with people of peace-people who are spiritually hungry and eager to share with others- in their workplaces, neighbourhoods and communities. -For new disciples to grow in faith and to continue to share the gospel with others in their world -For wisdom, protection and strength as both balance the demands of family, work, ministry and study

16 Jill Birt- Western Australia Jill works amongst young migrant workers in the restaurants of Victoria Park, Perth. She also coaches a small team with a desire to reach beyond Perth to the wider regions of WA, and teaches disciple-making movements across a wide network of churches both in WA and overseas. -For more workers to pray and to go out into Western Australia -For people of peace-people who are spiritually hungry and eager to share with others- among the migrant workers in Vic Park -For the group of young Nepali disciples to boldly share the gospel and make disciples within their community -For energy, protection and wisdom for Jill

17 Jeremy & Sophie Hunt- Central Australia/Arnhem Land Jeremy and Sophie desire to see aboriginal people brought into a healing relationship with Jesus Christ. Working as a teacher and a doctor, they have been learning languages, building relationships and sharing the gospel with aboriginal schools and communities in and around Alice Springs. For this year (2017) they are living and working in the remote community of Maningrida (NT) PLEASE PRAY: - For personal health; physical, emotional and spiritual protection - For people of peace in aboriginal communities-those who will eagerly receive the gospel and in turn disciple others around them - For more workers

18 Steve & Megumi Webb-Adelaide Eric, Jaidyn, Jacob & Elijah Steve and Meg have been disciple-makers and church planters in Asia before making their home in Adelaide s multicultural northern suburbs and joining Praxeis. Both work part time as well as praying and seeking to see a disciple-making movement launched in their community. -For people of peace in the various migrant communities in Adelaide s north,-those who will eagerly receive the gospel and share it within their community. -For clear vision and direction -For wisdom, energy, time, protection and provision for the whole family

19 Andrew & Mindy Pyman- Western Sydney Gideon and Theodore From their home in Fairfield, West Sydney, Andrew and Mindy also work in the multicultural (100+ people groups)suburbs of Mount Druitt and Auburn, and coach team in country NSW, especially the South Coast region. Please pray for: -An army of intercessors to be raised for W. Sydney & country NSW -People of peace in every cultural group across the region,-people who will obey Jesus and share the gospel message within their communities -More workers for this vast & needy harvest field -Protection and good health for the whole family, especially Theodore who is likely to need surgery in March 2017 for a heart condition.

20 Ron and Paula Turner-Outback Queensland Ron & Paula are our Queensland leaders. Based in Emerald, QLD, they coach teams in several small towns: Blackwater, the Gemfields, Muttaburra, Quilpie, Cunnamulla, St George, Goondiwindi, Roma, Biloela and share the gospel in many other places along the way. -For encouragement and protection for team members living and working in remote and challenging communities -For people of peace in the remote towns of Outback Queensland- people who will eagerly receive the gospel, obey Jesus and share the gospel with their own communities -For more workers -For wisdom, strength & protection for Ron and Paula as they travel the long distances to visit their team.

21 Steve and Melissa Behrens- Far North Queensland & Ezra Steve and Mel desire to see a disciple-making movement starting from Townsville and moving out across Far North Queensland, an area with many people involved in New Age and occult practices. There has been strong spiritual opposition to the gospel in this area. -For wisdom, physical & spiritual protection, provision and strength as they pray, prepare and position themselves for the work God has called them to -For God s kingdom to invade the spiritually dark areas of this region -For people of peace- people who are spiritually hungry, will respond to the gospel and will disciple others from their communities -For a large team of intercessors and disciple-makers

22 Trevor & Jenny Phillips-Maritime Connections Trevor and Jenny have 6 children and live near to the Port of Brisbane. Their vision is to see seafarers transformed by Jesus gospel of grace and mercy; to see a movement of disciples raised up that will reach out to their own community, and multiply across the oceans of the world. Trevor visits ships crews coming into the port, and maintains contact by during voyages. Jenny is also involved in discipling children at local schools. For people of peace-people who are spiritually hungry and eager to share with others- on board each ship and for quality time to share the gospel & coach disciples in the short time they are in port For a work of the Holy Spirit to prepare and continue the work with each seafarer during their long voyages For wisdom, protection and provision for Trevor and Jenny and their family

23 Steve & Louise Scotton- Toowoomba, QLD Steve and Louise Scotton and their five children live in Toowoomba, a city which has seen a huge influx of migrants and refugees from many different cultures. They long to see a disciple-making movement across the city amongst all cultural groups. -For people of peace from amongst the many cultural groups people who will obey Jesus and share the gospel within their community. -For wisdom, vision, time and God s strategy for this city -For protection and strength for Steve and Louise as they balance the demands of work, business, busy family life and ministry

24 Gabi Haidinger- Budapest, Hungary Gabi leads a team of first and second-generation believers whose focus is on: - Gypsy people the largest ethnic minority in Hungary - District 8, Budapest; notorious for sex trafficking, drugs and crime - The seven nations bordering Hungary (the geographic centre of Europe) PLEASE PRAY - for people of peace in the Gypsy and the wider Hungarian communities who will eagerly receive the gospel, obey Jesus and disciple others - For God s presence and power to touch & transform District 8, Budapest - For Gabi-personal protection, stamina & provision; wisdom and discernment in leadership - For more workers

25 Marc & Lisa Bauman- Seattle, USA James & Emma (adult children) After working among Muslims in India, Marc and Lisa have a desire to see a multiplying movement of disciples among the many recent migrants to Seattle, particularly those from a Muslim background. For wisdom and discernment as they build team, pray and develop relationships with migrant communities in their neighbourhoods, and for spiritual protection For people of peace in the migrant and Western professional communities of Seattle, who will obey Jesus and disciple others For more workers to go out into this large harvest field and beyond

26 The Philippines- Cebu Maritime University -Elmer The Maritime Education Centre at Cebu University trains students from all over the world in every aspect of seafaring. The 2-3 years they will spend at Cebu present a unique opportunity for growing mature disciples of Jesus who will then work across the world s oceans. Working in partnership with Trevor Phillips (Praxeis Maritime Connections), Elmer is seeking to make disciples on campus, sharing the gospel and meeting regularly with small groups of students. -for People of Peace at Cebu who will become obedient disciples of Jesus and share the gospel amongst their co-students, families, communities and fellow crew-members -for a movement of God amongst seafarers across the world to spring from the work at Cebu -for boldness, wisdom and discernment for Elmer as he shares the gospel and disciples those who respond -for Trevor and Elmer as they share God s heart and vision for this group of people

27 Singapore-Scott & Sarah Crawley God has set before Scott and Sarah a wide open door of opportunity to catalyse Disciple Making Movements in Singapore and beyond. They obeyed God s call to relocate there in November 2016, to work with a group of leaders already there. Singapore is a mission field. Although there are large churches there, there are still many people groups that have been untouched by the gospel. There are over 1 million migrant workers that come to Singapore from places like Bangladesh and Indonesia. Singapore serves as regional hub for business and trade, as well as a logical hub for the gospel. Please pray For Scott, Sarah and their children as they settle into Singapore-for all the practical aspects and adjustments to be made. For God s anointing for the work He has called them to. For God to give them clarity of vision and call to the work in Singapore and an understanding of how to intercede for this nation For God to move in power in Singapore and beyond to the nations of south-east and east Asia For people of peace from each cultural group represented in Singapore who will be eager to share the gospel and make disciples

28 Sumatra- a mostly Muslim people group Praxeis has links into this community through one of our workers -for a movement of God amongst the Rejang people -for God to reveal himself through dreams and visions -for people of peace from within the community who will open the way for the Good News into their families and networks -for wisdom, discernment and protection for those already working within this culture

29 Sri Lanka- Spenser and Karen Daniel For some time God has been placing Sri Lanka on our hearts with a desire to see a Disciple Making Movement there. We visited in December 2016, to pray, and to look for what God is doing there, for workers and for people of peace. We found a ripe harvest field and people who God has called and prepared to go out and make disciples among the poor of Sri Lanka. We were able to share the principles of making disciples who will multiply. Groups are already multiplying and we are now coaching key leaders by Skype from Australia. Please pray -for a prayer movement across Sri Lanka and for Sri Lanka -for God to prepare the way for a disciple-making movement across all communities in Sri Lanka -for people of peace and willing workers from every part of Sri Lankan society who are ready and hungry for the gospel and who will eagerly share this with their communities -for wisdom, discernment, protection, provision and the infilling of the Holy Spirit for key workers and for us as we pray, coach, connect and go

30 Pray for Praxeis Board and Administration Praxeis Board Toby Hall- chairman Dale Stephenson Daniel Muggeridge Catherine Chang Francis Hoe Dave Lawton Praxeis Administration Kelly Goodwin- Business Manager Fiona Low- accountant Cyndi Goh- bookkeeper Vicki Stokes- events and communication coordinator Please pray for wisdom, discernment, effectiveness and the infilling of the Holy Spirit for these key people Pray that all the resources needed for the work of ministry in and through Praxeis will be available Pray that Praxeis will be governed well, empowered and equipped to do the work God has called us to Pray for continuing good favour and life-giving two-way relationships between Praxeis and our sending church, Crossway

31 Please pray for a movement of God to prepare hearts for the gospel, and workers to obey God s call to go to some of those places we know are also on his heart, including: Tasmania ACT North Western Australia Japan

32 Other ways to pray for Praxeis Subscribe to our weekly prayer updatescontact Download the App Prayer Mate and subscribe to the Praxeis feed in World Missions Join a local Praxeis prayer group- check the website for details or contact our address (above) for information about a group near you. Start a prayer group!- gather a few people to pray; let us know how we can resource you Join in with 40 days of prayer and fasting this year (2017) from March 1-April 9 Pray for an hour during our periods of 24/7 prayerthe first one for this year runs from Sat April 1 through to Sat April 8. Come prayer-walking. Gather others and prayerwalk your neighbourhood, city, region- or contact us to register your interest in joining prayer walking trips planned throughout the year.

33 Thank you for praying for Praxeis If you would like any further information or have any feedback to offer, please contact us via our website: Or