One of the best-known Baptist prayer practices is praying for missionaries on their birthdays. The WMU has trained generations to lift up those serving in cross-cultural settings on their birthdays. CBF continues that grand tradition with Prayer Associates e-newsletter and the annual Prayers of the People guide.
But what can we learn when we hear the field personnel pray?
At the 2010 General Assembly in Charlotte, several video prayers were sent in from CBF field personnel around the world. Those without security concerns have been posted to YouTube. I encourage you to go and watch each of the short prayers and then share them with your congregation.
Here’s what’s available:
Be sure to comment back and let us know how you used these prayers in your church and what you learned from the experience.