“Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
—Joshua 1:9
In a country where Christian activity is highly restricted and the gospel is not welcomed in public spaces, Johnny and Anna are faithfully sowing seeds of truth. As language teachers, they build trust slowly and intentionally—loving their neighbors, praying boldly, and sharing the hope of Christ when God opens the door. Their goal is not only to share the gospel but to make disciples who can multiply within their own culture, even in places where public expressions of faith can be risky.
Their work takes creativity, patience, and perseverance. They’re part of a church planting team navigating both cultural barriers and spiritual resistance, while also raising a family in an environment where support systems are limited. Even amid these challenges, God is at work—through online Bible translation efforts, discipleship conversations, and relationships that continue to deepen over time.
As you pray today, lift up these specific requests:
- Ask God to give Johnny and Anna wisdom and discernment as they seek effective strategies for gospel impact.
- Pray for the friends they are investing in—especially those who have heard the gospel but haven’t yet responded.
- Pray for unity and clarity for their team, especially as it may span multiple countries in the coming year.
- Lift up their online efforts to translate the Bible into new minority languages and distribute them through digital means.
- Pray for their marriage, parenting, and their children’s salvation—that their family would flourish spiritually and emotionally in a challenging place.
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