January 3, 2016Anthony & Polla Jordan

• Wisdom as I represent Oklahoma Baptist in the public arena on a myriad of moral and ethical issues.

• Vision for leading Oklahoma Baptist to impact our state and world with the Gospel.

• Holy Spirit anointing as I crisscross Oklahoma preaching the Word.

• Unwavering commitment to be a personal witness for Christ.• Good health and safety for Polla and me.

January 10, 2016Bob & Glenda Nigh

• For continued inspiration from God to show us where He is at work among Oklahoma Baptists.

• For creativity in writing and photography as I complete my mission.

• For continued health for me and my wife Glenda who also works for the BGCO as Administrative Assistant to the conventions Chief Financial Officer.

• For the entire Messenger staff.

January 17, 2016Anthony Chunhai, Sesha Hu Li & Family

• For the church as it works towards being financially self-supporting.

• For worship attendance to be 50 or 60 regularly.• For the worship team to grow strong and to provide dynamic,

lively worship services.• For 10 more new families to join the church and become

actively involved.• For the training of more than 15 disciples in 2016.

January 24, 2016Mike & Cindy Napier

• That personal evangelism would become a priority for every Oklahoma Baptist.

• That the State Evangelism Conference would be used by God to equip, encourage and inspire the work of evangelism.

• That God will provide safety as I travel across the state.• That God would give Oklahoma Baptist a great harvest of

souls.• That God will continue to bless our family with health, safety

and wisdom.

January 31, 2016Mark & Cindy McClellan

• For the Hispanic evangelism training of oral learning cultures and evangelism through stories, February 5-6, 2016.

• For the statewide Family Evangelistic Festivals.• For the Hispanic Evangelism Explosion training clinic in August

2016.• For the statewide Regional Hispanic Evangelism training using

the Evangecube.• For the Leadership Training Programs of the Robert Haskins School

of Leadership and the Hispanic Leaderships Summit April 2016.

February 7, 2016Eli & Freida Sheldon

• For safety as we travel to major church anniversaries.• For the ability to enhance the relationship between individual

churches and the state and local entities.• For wisdom to know best how to encourage giving through the

Cooperative Program.• For more churches to send us copies of their Church histories. This

protects the church in case of some catastrophe (such as a fire) related to the church.

February 14, 2016Keith & Jeanette Burkhart

• For the Rewired conference, April 29-30, 2016.• For the speakers leading the sessions and for the lost people to be

saved at Rewired.• For the various retreats designed for families, marriage, senior

adults, and special needs adults and children.• For God’s protection over Keith and his family.• For families and men across our state to be salt and light in

a changing culture.

February 21, 2016Emerson & Shirley Falls

• That the Lord will call pastors and leaders for our native churches.• That the Lord will raise up churches and individuals who will

plant new churches.• That the existing native churches will experience spiritual renewal.• For our safety as we travel throughout Oklahoma, also for good

health.

February 28, 2016Danny & Penny Ringer

• That all of our churches would have a sense of urgency about sharing the Gospel.

• That many will come to Jesus as Savior and Lord.• For churches to regularly make disciples.• For families who have lost their jobs due to the oil industry slow

down.

March 6, 2016Clifford & Cinthy Case

• For the 25-35 different volunteer groups that the coordination will go smoothly.

• Several U.S. churches are partnering with Chilean Baptist churches to plant new churches this year. Pray for an awareness of where God is working and for them to join Him.

• For the Baptist University students (hands on, exchange students, summer missionaries) as they come that they will winsomely and effectually

share the love of Christ with Chileans.• For safety and good health for Clifford and Cinthy.

March 13, 2016Matthew & Angie Duke

• For our outreach to the children and families in this area.• That God will raise up new leaders as the church grows.• For an abundant harvest in this border state area.• For protection of the new believers from the enemy satan.• For my family to grow in faith and holiness.

March 20, 2016Tim & Ann Tidenberg

• For those who will be accepting the voluntary retirement package and will be transitioning to the states.

• For us as we seek to know the way forward.• For Nationals to come forward to take up the slack left by those

retiring.• For wisdom for many as they exit their areas and helping the

Nationals to know the best way to continue sharing the message.

• For safety on the many dangerous roads and highways.

March 27, 2016Kelly & Vic King

• That Kelly and the leadership team will continue to develop creative resources and events that will enhance the ministry of the local church.

• That the women of Oklahoma will have a heart for reaching their communities for Christ.

• For women to be equipped to fulfill God’s calling on their lives.• For women to be burdened for the lost people of the world.• For safety in travel and good health for her family.

April 3, 2016Shannon & Katie Ford

• For God to bless the efforts of the Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary in L’viv as their train pastors, church planters and missionaries.

• For the IMB parents to be at peach and their children to have success in their academic studies.

• For Shannon and Katie to have wisdom as they lead, train and consult colleagues and national partners.

• For the country of Ukraine. Fighting along the eastern borders has displaced more then 1,000,000 people. Local churches have assisted and Baptist

Global Response has provided aid with goods, clothing and shelter.

April 10, 2016Randy & Kristen Colbert

• A van for us to transport people to church.• That God will send us a leader for our youth and young adult

ministry.• For God’s intervention and provisions with alcoholism, drug use,

poverty and hunger in our area.• For understanding the truth of God’s word. There are a lot of

misconceptions in our native culture.• For the physical and spiritual health needs of our members.

April 17, 2016Randy & Joan Bell

• For the church plant in Maribor and Slovenj Gradee as they are led by Slovene pastors.

• For the new church plants in Veleje and Lendava as they form, grow and become beacons of light in their communities.

• For three new Christians who have been baptized recently in Veleje. Pray for Vera, Mijo, Franc and Petra who have professed Christ and need to follow

up in baptism.• For our numerous volunteer teams who come from the states.• For our three daughters who are all in the states (Bethany, Lydia and

Lizi).

April 24, 2016Michael & Jessica Burns

• For wisdom to know how to minister to today’s students.• For students to learn to lover their neighbors and help create

caring communities.• For the staff that works with me in ministering to students that they will

not burn out. • For tender hearts in students to hear God’s voice among the many

voices crying for their attention.• For students to hear and experience the hope, comfort and joy God has

for them in Jesus.

May 1, 2016Ronnie & Marian Payne

• That God will draw students to the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. • That the BCM ministry at Alva would have content that connects with the

needs of students.• That students would find truth for the soul and relationships that are

genuine.• That as international students find a warm welcome and witness they will

be drawn to faith in Jesus Christ.

May 8, 2016Jim & Charlotte Whitley

• That the Gospel message will break through the spiritual darkness that binds

the Calon men and women.• For the few believers who live far from each other throughout Brazil, to

be disciple and trained to share the Gospel message.• Wisdom for Charlotte as she develops culturally adapted children’s Bible

story curriculum usable in church, home Bible studies, as well as nomadic camp locations.• For spiritual guidance as Jim develops the next set of Bible stories

for discipleship.

May 15, 2016Sam & Sheryl Porter

• For churches to volunteer to plant churches in Guerrero, Mexico.• For the rapid planting of new churches in Latvia.• For the Capital Fund Campaign for building the new Disaster Relief

building in 2016 to house disaster relief equipment and supplies.• For churches to respond to partnership opportunities all over the world.• For safety and good health for Sam, Sheryl, his staff and volunteers.

May 22, 2016Randy & Tahree Hurt

• For our partnership in Acapulco.• For our Association as we seek to reduce our debt.• For our churches to be revitalized.• For wisdom and insight as I seek to lead.• For good health and safety for me and my family.

May 29, 2016Mark & Donna Elliott

• For the implementation of a five year strategy plan that includes having 100 SBC churches by 2020. Pray for God to provide the increase.

• For the three newly developing work groups laid out in the new strategy plan that they will be able to hit the ground running.

• That the church revitalization efforts in Nebraska City will continue to go well

and that similar attempts in Beatrice will receive equal blessings from God.• For Rick and Sherry Leckner as they lead “Freeway Ministries” in Omaha,

a ministry targeting ex-cons, alcoholics and addicts.

June 5, 2016Bill & Susan Pierce

• For Baptist Village Chaplains as they minister.• For God to send residents to minister to and employees (friends team

members) to serve.• That God would bless the first year of ministry through the Baptist Village

of Elk City.• That God will bless the BVC LINC Ministry in which teams from churches

are trained to minister in retirement communities.• For a strong emphasis on evangelism in our Baptist Village communities.

June 12, 2016Riley & Kassie Prather

• For financial provisions as we move forward.• For the development of volunteer leaders.• The church needs deacons. Pray for the Lord to raise them up!• For the Holy Spirit’s direction and guidance regarding strategy moves

needed to help the church keep growing.

June 19, 2016James & Julie Swain

• For the Connect>1 Evangelism Campaign.• For the 2016 pilot project to enable churches to refocus on Biblical

purposes and practice.

• For the 15 percent of Oklahoma Baptist churches that are pastorless. Pray for us as try to assist and equip them in their call.

• For wisdom, good health and safety for the entire team as they seek to assist local churches.

June 26, 2016Ruben & Stephanie Flores

• For well seasoned Christians to help them in their ministry.• For my son Jason to flourish in ministry.• For the new Bible study and clothing ministry.• For our family for strength and wisdom in our service for Christ.• For our building – it needs repair and renovation.

July 3, 2016Brian & Jennifer Hobbs

• For wise use of words, money and time for Brian and the entire staff of the Baptist Messenger and Communications Team.

• That the Lord will continue to use the Baptist Messenger to serve local churches and provide inspiration and information.

• That the outreach of the Baptist Messenger to state correctional facilities and others will have a Gospel impact.

• For my family that my children will grow in wisdom, stature and favor with God and

our daughter Violet who was born prematurely will continue to grow and flourish.• That I will remain close and faithful to God.

July 10, 2016Gary & Becky Rowland

• That we can effectively and efficiently aid our colleagues with logistical support so they can focus on sharing the Gospel.

• For a couple who are presently in language study who will be our assistants

in 2016.• For our new assistants to have a smooth transition as they move to a

new location and settle in.• For us that we will have more time to be involved with local ministry

opportunities.

July 17, 2016Danny & Jancy Toombs

• That those who are followers of Jesus would continue to grow in their faith and boldly share Jesus.

• That those who are not Christians would be open to the Gospel and be drawn

to Christ.• That the BCM staff and leaders continue to grow in their personal walk

and lead with integrity.• That God would continue to provide the resources necessary to be

effective in reaching our campus and beyond.• For real revival.

July 24, 2016Frank & Claire Mullins

• For a massive move of God among the people of Nepal.• For the physical needs of Nepal’s people. The past earthquake, post

monsoon and the mudslides, post construction/India blockade all has been devastating. Pray God will use these to draw the people to Himself.

• Successful completion of the Mullins’ apprenticeship.• For Nepali national partners and church leaders. The new constitution

makes it illegal to convert or assist/encourage someone in converting to another religion.

• Our business platform which allows us to live/be here. It has to be renewed regularly.

July 31, 2016Steve & Patti Ellis

• For wisdom and discernment concerning the many decisions that will need to be made regarding structure, strategy and future leadership resulting from IMB’s Voluntary Retirement Incentive and its impact on our work.

• For development of a Scripture Planting School to train national partners.• For the development of evangelistic tools and materials.• For leadership training and church planting resources for the many

unreached people groups in East Asia.• For a cooperative giving mechanism so that church throughout East Asia

will thrust out missionaries to reach the ends of the earth.

August 7, 2016Keith & Kristie Sullivan

• That God will bring people to Himself.• That people will be open to studying the Bible and trusting the Lord.• That our children will grow both spiritually and educationally here in St.

Pete.• That we will have clarity, wisdom and preach in our daily life.• That God will keep doors open in this part of the world.

August 14, 2016Shannon Cross

• For students at Rogers State University to become followers of Christ.• For current BCM students to share their faith effectively and intentionally

with others.• For God to give the students a passion for missions on campus, locally

and globally.• For God to grant me success and favor on the RSU Campus with faculty

and students.• For me to have divine encounters on campus and that I will always be

aware of these encounters.

August 21, 2016Chris & Laurie Hagar

• For the Ecuador church plant in Puembo, Ecuador.• For the Hispanic church plant in Kingfisher.• For the Hispanic church plant in El Reno.• For the re-visioning of Central Association for the future.• For the vision trip to Russia.

August 28, 2016Todd & Angela Sanders

• For physical and creative energy for the Skopos staff.• For us to continue to have meaningful ministry and influence in and

among our churches.

• For a passion for God’s word to be ignited through the student ministry.• For lost students to come to faith in Christ and live faithfully for Jesus. • That God would move through the events and emphases in the coming

year.

September 4, 2016Cris & Danisa Lowery

• For BCM leaders as they work to develop clear strategies in six areas for their campus ministry.

• For the Spring Retreat where students from churches and BCM’s will gather for spiritual renewal, evangelism and networking.

• For church based college pastors and volunteer leaders who meet weekly with and minister to 18-24 year olds.

• That the opportunities we have to connect with International students will increase and be effective.

September 11, 2016Tony & Sheryl Kennedy

• That I will finish strong as President in December 2016 when I will retire and Greg McNeece will be elected President of OBHC.

• For the young men and women who come through the doors of our Hope Pregnancy Centers.

• For the boys and girls and each of our campuses as they respond to the opportunities provided to become capable, caring Christians.

• For each of the staff who are devoting their lives to day-to-day ministries of providing hope and homes.

• For the Strategic Planning task force and the decisions that will be made directing

the organizations future.

September 18, 2016Rowdy Morris

• For leadership on each College campus. We need worship leaders and students to play instruments.

• For continued support from the campus faculty, staff and administration.• For the continued finances for the ministry.• For safety in traveling to the three campus and supporting churches.

September 25, 2016Harry & Ivetta Black

• For those trained in evangelism during the OKC Good News Festival to continue sharing their faith.

• For unity in the family of faith so our world may know our witness is true.• For bi-vocational pastors to have strength, wisdom and God’s provisions in

their ministry.• For CBA staff and team/committee leaders to give godly, innovative leadership

with humility as we serve the churches of our association.• For the 24 pastors and church planters who serve in the High Country Baptist

Association in Colorado. They cover 20,000 square miles where 95% are unchurched. Pray for anointing and faithfulness.

October 2, 2016Brett & Brenda Selby

• For God’s direction on all aspects of our ministry. • For strength and wisdom to do the work.• For a deeper sense of need among pastors to develop their leadership

and preaching skills.• For safety and protection in travel.

October 9, 2016Bob & Jan Shelton

• That our Oklahoma Baptist churches will maintain a clear focus on sharing the Gospel with the unsaved.

• That the members of our churches will continue to grow in generosity and see

the importance of giving their tithes and offerings through their church so the lost of the world can hear the Gospel.• For all the ministries supported through the Cooperative Program.• That God will continue to call out laborers for the Harvest.• Safety and health for my family and that we will continue to grow in our

relationship with Christ.

October 16, 2016Shawna & Daren Davis

• For Daren and Shawna as they strive to lead, encourage and assist the missionaries

of the Ocean 2 Ocean Cluster to share the Gospel and train believers in sound Bible teaching. • For our children Micah, Meredith and Peyton that they will continue to grow

in faith and freedom with God.• That God will raise-up obedient disciples across the Ocean 2 Ocean Cluster

who will be fruitful and faithful.• Cry out for God’s salvation to be boldly proclaimed. Pray for an abundant

and reckless sharing of the Gospel across the Ocean 2 Ocean Cluster.

October 23, 2016Kimily Waldron

• For the students, faculty and staff of NEO who do not have a relationship with Jesus to come to know Him personally this year.

• For us to be able to disciple believers so they will have the tools to grow in their relationship with the Lord.

• For us to grow in number so we might send students on mission trips and work at summer camps to help spread the Gospel.

• For us to continue to have favor with the administration of NEO.• For God to bless Northeastern Baptist Association and the pastors that

serve there.

October 31, 2016Robert & Elaine

• For all the field personnel. Some are relocating from overseas to the states.

• For wisdom and God’s direction for our family.• For good health and safety.• For all the people we work with sharing “the way” with them.

November 6, 2016Trey & Paige Hedrick

• For students to place their faith in Jesus Christ.• For Christian students to be obedient to God in carrying out the

Great Commission.• For the staff to be diligent in their fellowship of the Lord and in making

students disciples.• For vision and wisdom for the staff to follow God’s direction for the BCM

and their lives.

November 13, 2016Marty & Teresa Harkey

• For safety as Marty travels and talks with donors across the state.• That people who have a heart for the ministries of the BGCO will donate

to the campaigns that are under way.• For the Falls Creek Centennial Campaign and the paying off of the R.A.

Young Tabernacle as we approach the 100th Anniversary of Falls Creek in 2017.

November 20, 2016Scott & Fran Phillips

• For the work of the Operations Team.• For safety for the many people involved in BGCO building projects.• For our team to maximize the resources available for ministry by

minimizing operational cost.• For safety in travel.• For me and my family.

November 27, 2016Paul & Ruth Stevens

• That God will grant me opportunities to lovingly and boldly proclaim His Gospel to people prepared for His message.

• That God will send laborers, church planters, into His harvest.• That we will discover and assist churches that are called by God to

partner in starting new work.• That we will wisely train and coach those who are planting and those

who are partnering with them.• That God will bless our church planters with spiritual fruitfulness and that

all their needs, spiritual, emotional and physical would be met.

December 4, 2016Don & Jane Jones

• That they will be able to minister to all the missionaries in their area who are under stress because of the great changes in the International Mission Board.

• For the Jones’ as they witness and minister to their neighbors.• For us as we seek ways to connect with Panamanian churches and assist

Panamanian ministers in their work.• For our two daughters in the states as they continue to adjust to our

living away from them.

December 11, 2016Lauren V.

• For God’s extra strength and wisdom in her new assignment.• His assistance in learning and properly using the language.• His help and leadership in finding and building relationships with the

people and also the missionary team.

• For good health and God’s protection as she serves in Central Asia.• For her family living in the states.

December 18, 2016Glen & Jeri Moore

• For the International Mission Board as they downsize significantly in response to the current level of giving through the Cooperative Program and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.

• For the ministry of the Kenya Baptist Theological College that God would restore, revive and renew this theological education institution so it can play its part in educating and equipping future church leaders in East Africa and beyond.

• For our small church that God will supply a larger space and the finances to build their own structure.

December 25, 2016Randy & Anita Jordan

• For God to send revival to the campuses in Metro Manila so that 100’s of thousands will come into a real and personal relationship with

Jesus.• For Filipino Christian University students to be bold and faithful in sharing

Christ with their classmates.• For the ministry at Ateneo de Manila University to grow and for God to

give us wisdom in helping make it happen.• For us personally to continue seeking to be in the center of God’s will

always, especially with many significant changes occurring this year in the IMB.