Author: Brenda Smith

WAAST Prayer Guide – December 18, 2022

This week pray concerning INSTABILITY & PERSECUTION Many WAAST students and alumni who minister in West and Central Africa face dual challenges: instability and the increased persecution of believers. Instability: As religious and political conflict spreads in many nations of Africa, these workers and their churches are offering earthly...

WAAST Prayer Guide – December 11, 2022

This week pray concerning TRIBALISM & REGIONALISM No matter where they minister WAAST students and alumni face the challenge of tribalism, the belief that one’s people group is superior, and regionalism, the idea that the people of one’s defined region should hold the power. These attitudes are common wherever...

WAAST Prayer Guide – December 4, 2022

This week pray concerning SYNCRETISM & CULTS When a person comes to Christ, he is a new creation (2Co 5:17). He has direct access to God through Jesus, and the Holy Spirit begins His sanctifying work. However, beliefs that have been inculcated since childhood are not easily dismissed. New...

WAAST Prayer Guide – November 27, 2022

This week pray for WORKERS IN COMPASSION MINISTRIES Flooding, terrorism and the attendant refugee crises, mudslides, Ebola and other diseases—various disasters affect millions in Africa. Lack of potable water, a long trek to the nearest clinic, no educational opportunities for a handicapped child—these are everyday realities for many. Many...