Monday, August 31, 2015

Fall 2015 prayer requests

Praise Reports


  • Amazing summer with our 49 AVFL students! Many students began a deep, personal walk with Jesus. We watched the Lord use them in multiple countries to save souls! Some are coming back this semester. All were radically impacted this summer!
  • Great unity and strength for our summer conference team. Our team did an amazing job serving conferences and guests from around the globe. Pray for refreshing and strength for them after the hot and crazy summer. 
  • We were able to find a new "used" Van. We were able to trade in our old van towards the price for a nice reduction in cost. Pray that it serves our family well.
  • We found tickets back home for Christmas for under $700 this year! 

Family Prayer Requests


  • The Kiddos start back to school Tuesday, September 1. Pray for peace & protection as they continue in their local Hungarian public school. Pray for wisdom and grace for teachers and kiddos as the desire to learn the materiel and the language. Pray for them to have confidence in Christ in them to do above what they feel able. Pray for us as parents to trust Jesus to do more for them and us in our weakness. Pray for good friends, and daily growth in the language skills.  

Ministry Prayer Requests

  • Students arrive this week, and school begins September 7th
  • Pray for a powerful semester. That the students would set their eyes on Jesus. That they would lay aside every weight or hindrance and the sin that ensnares. That they would grasp the height, width and breadth of His love. That they would sense His life change changing Love for themselves. And they would see the world the way He does. 
  • Pray for the staff that we would continue to grow in unity and vision. That Jesus would be working both in us and through us. Pray for wisdom and that we would be lead by His Spirit in our Worship, teaching, discipleship, and fellowship. 
  • Pray that God would continue to send more students. That we might see more and more go out into the mission field before His return. 

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Fall Prayer Update


Family Prayer requests:
  • For Kimmie and I as we juggle the amazing ministry opportunities this new semester. Pray for wisdom on how to manage front lines ministry with our kids.
  • Pray for the Kiddos as all 4 of them will start full time school in the fall. They will all be in Hungarian school. Cruz in per-school and the other 3 in the neighboring village 1'st grade through 4'th grade. Pray for protection and peace for them. The school in in Hungarian. This will be a huge step for them and us, but we are all very excited to see what the Lord will do.
  • Provision for our Christmas trip home. Pray for favor as the kids will miss a few week of schooling
Ministry Prayer Requests:
  • Classes start Sept 1. We have about 85 students for the semester. Pray for a fresh vision and power to accomplish the Lords plans in the lives of the staff and students. 
  • Caleb will teach John, Life of David (I&II Samuel) Preaching Lab, and a few discipleship classes. Kimmie will be helping lead the women's discipleship as well.
  • Unity, vision and filling of the Holy Spirit for the team and staff serving this semester. We have some new things the Lord is doing and we are trusting Him to do exceedingly abundantly beyond what we can think or imagine.  
  • Pray for next semester. We are seeing God do great things with raising awareness for Bible College. We are praying for God to bring a great harvest of students from around the world, to help reach a new generation of world changers. We would love to see 120 students seeking Christ, praying about missions and studying His Word. Join me in asking the Lord of the Harvest for more laborers (students)

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Summer Prayer Requests:

Family Prayer requests:

  • Our Family as we serve together this summer. Pray for safety and provision as we travel to different countries with the A Vision for Life outreach. Pray that our kids will endure and enjoy the traveling. Pray for safety as we ministry and evangelize in different countries. Pray for them to experience boldness and grace as the Lord uses them as well.
  • For Kimmie and I as we juggle as the amazing ministry opportunities this summer. Pray for wisdom on how to manage front lines ministry with our kids.
  • Pray for the Kiddos as all 4 of them will start full time school in the fall. They will all be in Hungarian school. Cruz in per-school and the other 3 in the neighboring village 1'st grade through 4'th grade. Pray for protection and peace for them. The school in in Hungarian. This will be a huge step for them and us, but we are all very excited to see what the Lord will do.
Ministry Prayer Requests:

  • Missions conference June 16 - 21 300+ missionaries and families will come to be refreshed and encouraged here to Vajta Hungary. Pray for wisdom in leading the teams that will be serving. Pray for the teachers Phil Metzger, Brian Brodersen, Dave Guzik. 
  • For the A Vision for Life kids that will be serving here June 21 - Aug 2. It will 40 days of up-reach, in-reach, and out-reach. Pray that the Lord will radically impact these kids lives. That they will leave with a closer walk with Jesus. Pray for protection as they travel to and throughout Europe. These kids are from ages 14 - 25!
  • Pray for my AVFL team: (Henderson family: Jordan, Sarah, Remedy) (Lavie family: Gal, Liah, Noam, and baby Roni) Annie, Jessica, Sam, Norbi. Pray for power and protection for them. Pray for them as they had to raise finances to serve this summer as leaders. Pray that God would bless and empower them to meet the needs of these kids. Pray that God would give wisdom to disciple my team as they also disciple the students. 
  • Pray for next semester. We are seeing God do great things with raising awareness for Bible College. We are praying for God to bring a great harvest of students from around the world, to help reach a new generation of world changers. We would love to see 120 students seeking Christ, praying about missions and studying His Word. Join me in asking the Lord of the Harvest for more laborers (students)

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

February 2014

Family Prayer requests:

  • Kimmie will be traveling to Kyrgyzstan (March 4-11). She will be going with Melanie Billings and Pam Markey. Pray that they have an amazing time of ministry. Pray for protection and fruit as they encourage Jesus Bride the church. 
  • Pray for our kids as they continue adjust to their schedule back in Vajta. Pray for their language skills as they will all be starting full time school in fall, at a Hungarian school. 
  • Pray for Caleb and Charis as they will be traveling with a team of 8 other students to Dublin, Ireland. Pray for provision, and protection. (April 18-27)

Ministry Prayer Requests:

  • Pray for the student body, that they would grow in Love and passion for Jesus. Pray that the students would hear His voice as they pray for calling, direction, and gifting. 
  • Pray that God would stir up the hearts of young people around the world, to consider giving God a semester. 
  • Pray for Caleb as he is teaching through the book of Romans, as well as preparing for A vision for life summer 2014!
  • Pray for wisdom to lead at CCBCE. Pray for wisdom in communicating the vision and heart for this school. 
  • Pray for students as they wrestle with various aspects of spiritual warfare. Pray for them to be filled and overflowing with the Power of the Holy Spirit. Pray that they will experience victory and strength in their weakness. 

Saturday, October 26, 2013

November Prayer requests:

Praise Reports:

  • For an amazing trip to Jordan, with great time of encouraging the church, and strengthening the workers. 
  • For Kimmie as she finished her first international marathon!
  • For our 10 day teams as the come home from amazing outreaches!
Ministry Requests:
  • Pray for the students hearts to be open to the work of missions as they return from their outreach.
  • Kimmie and I will both be sharing at a Youth Conference this weekend. Pray for boldness, power and wisdom through His Spirit. 
  • Pray for speakers week, for those sharing and those listening. Pray that hearts will be molded and lives changed through the teaching of His Word. 
  • Pray for the Power of the Holy Spirit and Wisdom as Caleb  serves as director over the Bible College. 
  • Pray for the Foster family as they make their transition from CCBCE, into their next chapter of faith. Pray for provision, protection and blessing.
  • Pray for the continued growth of the school we would like to have 120 full time students, this will also allow us to have up to 30 subsided students from countries that wouldn't normally be able to afford the schooling.
Family Requests:
  • Please pray for Kimmie and kids as she will return back to the states for a few weeks before me.
  • Please pray for our trip home for Christmas. Please pray for provision as the travel will be over $6,700 for our family of six. 
  • Pray for continued vision, direction for us we grow in our gifting and calling here at CCBCE. Pray that we will overflow as a family into the students and staff we are so privilege to serve and co-labor with. 
  • Continued blessing on our kids as manage home-schooling, ministry, & family. God has been so gracious to give my wife a double portion of strength and wisdom. 
  • Pray for finances as this has been a season of investing in many different needs. Passport renewals, visa renewals for kids (over $500) Outreaches, Anniversary's, Christmas etc. We are so grateful for all the Lord continues to provide. Pray for us to be good stewards with what we have, and generous givers in areas of need.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

October Prayer Requests

Praise Reports:


  • For a great start to amazing new Semester!
  • For our kids as they have been doing really well with homeschool this year
  • Lord provided funds for my Trip to Jordan (Oct 13-19) 


Ministry Requests:


  • Pray for the Power of the Holy Spirit and Wisdom as Caleb steps into the new role of Director over the Bible College. 
  • Pray for the Foster family as they make their transition from CCBCE, into their next chapter of faith. Pray for provision, protection and blessing.
  • Pray for the continued growth of the school we would like to have 120 full time students, this will also allow us to have up to 30 subsided students from countries that wouldn't normally be able to afford the schooling. 
  • Pray for myself, Pastor Phil, Paul Billings, and Bill Osborn as we travel to Jordan (Oct 13 - 19) for a Pastors Conference. Pray for the Power of the Holy Spirit through the Word to build up, encourage, and empower these leaders. Pray for protection and peace for us and families as we travel. 
  • Pray for our students as they will be traveling around the world to serve on different outreaches for 10 days. Pray for them to be a blessing to the ministries they will serve alongside. Pray for souls to won, and lives to be changed. 


Family Requests:


  • Please pray for Kimmie as she runs her first international marathon in Budapest Oct 13
  • Pray for the family as I will be abroad in Jordan Oct 13 - 19. Pray for peace and protection for them
  • Pray for continued health and strength during the changing season. Pray for some health things for Caleb, Dental work and his hand. 
  • Please pray for our trip home for Christmas. Please pray for provision as the travel will be over $6,700 for our family of six. 
  • Pray for continued vision, direction for us we grow in our gifting and calling here at CCBCE. Pray that we will overflow as a family into the students and staff we are so privilege to serve and co-labor with. 
  • Continued blessing on our kids as manage home-schooling, ministry, & family. God has been so gracious to give my wife a double portion of strength and wisdom. 
  • Pray for finances as this has been a season of investing in many different needs. Passport renewals, visa renewals for kids (over $500) Outreaches, Anniversary's, Christmas etc. We are so grateful for all the Lord continues to provide. Pray for us to be good stewards with what we have, and generous givers in areas of need. 

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Praise Reports:
  • The Lord radically blessed A vision for life 2013! Kids got saved. Lives where changed! Our lives where blessed
  • People where saved on outreaches to the different cities. (Pray for that the fruit remains and seeds fell on good soil) 
  • Everyone made it safely back to where they where going
  • 7 students from AVFL are staying for Fall semester!
Ministry Requests:
  • Our Fall semester begins in less them 2 weeks! Pray for all the new students (over 40) coming. Pray that God would get them here safely. That the Lord would provide for them to get them here. Pray that the Lord would give them a heart of expectancy. That they would be open to all He wants to do. 
  • Pray for the married couples coming this fall. We will have at least 7 married couples joining us for the fall semester.
  • Pray for the Pastors and Teachers as we desire to teach with Power, wisdom, and grace from the Holy Spirit. Pray that we have His eyes as we plan syllabus, schedule, and assignments. 
  • Pray for our families and the Spiritual warefare that always exists with the radical work the Lord will do. 
  • Pray for a fresh outpouring of His Spirit, for vision, direction, passion, and compassion for us staff; as we seek to bring people closer to Jesus.
Family Requests:
  • Wisdom for Kimmie and I as we prepare for 3 our 4 kids (ages 5 - 10) to be home schooled next semester. Pray also for patience for us and diligence for them.
  • Pray for me as I prepare for my two classes Acts & Nehemiah. Pray that I have His Spirit directing, guiding, empowering. 
  • Pray for my potential trip to Jordan in Oct. Pray for the provision and protection for me and my family while I would be away. 
  • Pray for Kimmie as she runs her marathon in Budapest in Oct.
  • Pray for our family as we seek to be living sacrifices, growing together in ministry, meekness, obedience, & love.
  • Pray for provision for our Trip to states during Christmas break.