STRATEGIC PRAYER ~ Prayer Profile: The Kashimiri of India

Prayer Profile: The Kashimiri of India

THE PEOPLE
People name: Kashmiri
Country: India
Their language: Kashmiri (Poguli)
•Population:
(1990) 3,681,200
(1995) 4,049,500
(2000) 4,422,900
•Largest religion:
Muslim (Sunni) 90%
Muslim (Shia) 5%
Hindu 4.9%
Christians: Less than 1%
Church members: 810
•Scriptures in their own language: Nil (Urudu, Hindi & English used by existing Christians, languages that are not their own mother tongue)
Jesus Film in their own language: Available
Christian broadcasts in their own language: None
Mission agencies working among this people: 10
•Persons who have heard the Gospel: 1,337,200 (33%)
Those evangelized by local Christians: 122,300 (3%)
Those evangelized from the outside: 1,214,900 (30%)
Persons who have never heard the Gospel: 2,712,300 (67%)
*Latest estimates from the World Evangelization Research Centre.

Where in the world is Kashmir?
The Kashmiri live in Kashmir State in north-western India. Kashmir is a breathtaking region located in the western Himalayan Mountains. Unfortunately, this is a highly disputed area. It has been a battleground between India, Pakistan, and China since the partition of the India and Pakistan in 1947.
When India and Pakistan were divided, Kashmir was given the choice of siding with either of the two countries. Since the ruling class was Hindu, they sided with India. However, most of the people were Muslims and felt more alliance to Pakistan. Today, parts of Kashmir are controlled by India, parts by Pakistan, and parts by China; and fierce fighting continues among the three.
More than ninety percent of Kashmir is mountainous. It includes the Karakorum Range, which contains K2, the second highest peak in the world. Most of the region is under snow and glaciers all year due to its extreme elevation.

What Are Their Lives Like?
The Kashmiri primarily live in rural regions; only 20% live in cities. They are descendants of Indo-Aryan immigrants and are generally tall, fair skinned, and have features like the people of Central Asia. Most of the Kashmiri are peasant farmers. They raise rice, wheat, maize, barley, lentils, and fruits such as apples, peaches, and apricots. The lakes of Kashmir supply many fish and water chestnuts. Sheep, goats, and yaks are raised at higher elevations. These flocks produce cashmere, a rich wool that is also very popular in the West. The men primarily tend to the farms, and the women usually stay home and tend to the household chores. Because most Kashmiri villages lie in such remote areas, festival celebrations and pilgrimages to shrines are times for uniting the communities. The villagers enjoy gathering around a fire and sharing folk tales or ballads. They also enjoy music and dancing. Cricket and soccer have become some of their favorite sports.
Extended families commonly live together. Their house styles vary with the elevation. In mountainous areas where there is much snow, the roofs are triangular and steep. Houses in the rural valley regions often have storage areas for grain, fodder, fuel, wood, leaves, charcoal, and dried dung. All of these materials are necessary when winter conditions become severe. The homes are usually built out of stone, brick, thatch, and timber.
The Kashmiri are very hospitable people and enjoy entertaining guests over tea. Their diet is similar to that of other Indians. Wood, dung, and kerosene are the main sources of fuel for cooking. In addition to farming, many of the Kashmiri are skilled crafters of wood furniture, wool carpets, and sweaters. Industrial development is limited in Kashmir, but the large number of timber forests and rivers are used for producing hydro-electric power. Tourism is also an important industry, although it has declined in recent years because of the violence in the region.

What Are Their Beliefs?
Most of the Kashmiri are devout Sunni Muslims, who follow a strict code of conduct. Their civilization has been heavily influenced by Muslim mystics and Persian culture. Only a small minority are Hindus. The Kashmiri Muslims are convinced that the Bible is wrong because it contradicts the Koran. Those who convert to Christianity are viewed as immoral, degenerate people; Christians in this region are often persecuted. Many Kashmiri have heard of Jesus Christ, but view him merely as a prophet and teacher.

What Are Their Needs?
Even though there are ten missions agencies currently working among the four million Kashmiri, little progress has been made. Today, there are less than 1,000 known Kashmiri believers. The Islamic stronghold over them will only be broken down through prayer. These precious people who live in a highly volatile area of the world need to meet the Prince of Peace.

What Have We Done?
New and Living Way has a clear vision and burden for this people and the region as a whole. We have made our maiden ground breaking prayer walk to this region from April 23 – May 2, 2008. We also conducted a pastor’s conference in the city of Jammu, the winter capital and did extensive prayer walk in the city of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir. We also taught at an undercover Bible School in Srinagar. We envision to do further prayer walk and a pastors conference in Srinagar in the year 2009, followed by a prayer walk visit to Lay (Ladakh) region of the state during the early part of 2010. We are also committed to financially help the Bible School in Srinagar and produce discipleship resources in the local language.

What Can you Pray?

1. Pray against the spirit of Islam that has kept the Kashmiri bound for many generations.
2. Ask God to raise up prayer teams who will begin breaking up the soil through intercession.
3. Ask the Holy Spirit to grant wisdom and favour to the missions agencies that are targeting the Kashmiri.
4. Pray that the God will give the Kashmiri believers boldness to share Christ with their own people.
5. Ask God to deliver the Christians in Kashmir from persecution.
6. Pray for the healing and deliverance from all the bitterness and hurts of terrors and horrors derived from political and religious violence of the past.
7. Pray for the effectiveness of the Jesus film among the Kashmiri.
8. Ask God to soften the Kashmiri hearts towards the Gospel of Christ.
9. Pray that God will give these precious people a revelation of who Jesus truly is: their Lord and Saviour.
10. Ask the Lord to bring forth a triumphant Kashmiri Church for the glory of His name!

For More Information Please Contact: James Chacko, Founder & President, New and Living Way
Email: james@newandlivingway.in
Visit us at: www.newandlivingway.in

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CITY IMPACT ~ Dallas, TX: 1 Day of Prayer; 90 Days of Blessing

Dallas Kicks Off '90 Days of Blessing'

By Charlene Israel

CBN News Reporter

May 12, 2008

RELATED LINKS:
Transformation Dallas
Transformation West Dallas
Habitat for Humanity.
90 Days of Blessing

CBNNews.com - DALLAS, Texas - Every year millions of Christians from around the world take part in the Global Day of Prayer. But in Dallas, area churches, community leaders and even government officials say prayer is just the starting point to bless the city.

Christians in the city go from praying for their city, to painting, sweeping and mowing lawns in the name of the Lord.

Compassion in Action

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Their actions are part of something called, 90 Days of Blessing, which is a time set aside for Christians to serve following the Global Day of Prayer.

90 Days of Blessing involves a coalition of Christian leaders such as Pastor Tony Evans of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and Pastor Ron Scates of Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas.

Pastor Ron says 90 Days of Blessing, part of the Global Day of Prayer, is not just that one event where believers gather to pray, but actually extends arms for three months encouraging churches to take on missions projects throughout the Dallas area mobilizing Christians from all different denominations."

Many say it's about the body of Christ displaying compassion in action.

Charles Armelin is a volunteer with 90 Days of Blessing.

He said, "It lets people in the community know, see that there are people, outsiders willing to come down here and help cut grass, pick up trash, edge the yards, put flower pots and plants down."

"We're hoping that this is getting us out of our comfort zone and when we do that the world says maybe these people really do believe what they say they believe," says Dr. Jack Graham of Prestonwood Baptist Church.

Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, an evangelical Christian, says he wholeheartedly favors 90 Days of Blessing project.

"I hope what we do as a city is we utilize prayer to bring blessings to try to reach out both to our Lord but also to the people in the city," the mayor said.

The impact of the 90 Days of Blessing has been dramatic.

All across the Dallas, scores of homes have been built in poor neighborhoods through Habitat for Humanity. Christians are praying for people in the community, conducting neighborhood clean ups and hosting evangelistic block parties.

One miraculous turnaround has taken place in the Bonton section of South Dallas, which has been notorious for its crime, drugs and poverty.

Karen Alston is a single mother who lived in Bonton. She and her children feared for their lives in the neighborhood.

"The drive-by's and the shootings, my children and I ended up sleeping on the floor. We slept there for three months because it was horrible, jumping up in the middle of the night and hearing my children scream 'Mama, Mama, we're gonna die.'"

Drug Dealer Turns to Christ

Former drug dealer Roderick Yarborough contributed to Karen's horror.

"I have a reputation in the neighborhood of being a drug dealer," Roderick said.

But Roderick's life changed when a local pastor shared the gospel during an evangelistic outreach in his community. Roderick prayed to receive Jesus Christ and today is part of the solution.

"All the guys who used to ask me for drugs. They'll ask me 'You have any kind of drugs, you have some weed, some dope or something?' I say no I don't do that no more. Then they'll say 'Pray for me.' I say how can this really be happening? They just asked me for drugs and now they want me to pray for them," he marveled.

Roderick also makes an honest living now.

"It's just a blessing right there just to be working - working for a ministry at that. I never ever thought that I'd be working for a ministry," he said.

Because of the influence of 90 Days of Blessing on Karen's old neighborhood, she says she is no longer afraid. And thanks Concord BaptistChurch, where she's a member, and Habitat for Humanity, she is a first time homeowner.

Karen was happy to give CBN News a tour of her new home saying, "This is my little heaven on earth, a blessed gift from the Lord."

Karen uses her new home to bless those in her old neighborhood every.

"We do a Bible study for young teenaged men from 10:00 to 12 noon and I serve breakfast," Karen said.

Devil's Backdoor Becomes Christ's Front Door

Stories like Karen's and Roderick's are not limited to one section of Dallas.

Arrvel Wilson pastors the West Dallas Community Church. He is also part of Transformation West Dallas, an initiative that creates communities of hope that result in safe homes, safe schools, and safe communities for Dallas' west side.

"The sheriff at times called West Dallas the devil's backdoor and now we say it's the Lord's front door at this time" Wilson said.

Businessman Norman Henry is also a partner with Transformation Dallas. Through Builders of Hope, his faith-based organization, he sells houses on Dallas' west side - a place he says many developers once refused to build.

"The house down the street was a drug house. Another house down the street had an illegal stolen goods operation. Over half a million dollars worth of stolen goods coming out of this house per day. But God has called us to reclaim this area back for his good," Henry said.

Builders of Hope also hires youth from the neighborhood to help build homes in the region, particularly young men on who have gotten into trouble with the law and are on probation.

Willie Thompson used to hang out on corners and sell drugs in the region. He says he is thankful that Henry and Builders of Hope have given him a chance to do better in life.

"Those guys are a real blessing to me and the work crew. They look forward to us doing something to our lives," Willie said.

Many in the Lone star state acknowledge that the Global Day of Prayer is important. But they stress the real blessing comes from the action and the fruit from those prayers.

Ty Richardson servers as volunteer with 90 Days of Blessing.

He said, "We're just doing the Lord's work. We're giving people opportunities to change their lives, get to know the Lord Jesus Christ as their savior and once that happens, transformation takes place."

Originally published May 8, 2008.

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50 States Proclaim National Day of Prayer

Governors of all 50 States and the Virgin Islands Issue Proclamations for the National Day of Prayer

(NDP) The 57th annual recognition of the National Day of Prayer (NDP) in the US is today. NDP Vice Chairman Brian Toon says the signing of the proclamations by the heads of states shows just how respected National Day of Prayer Task Force events are. He says that's particularly important to note at a time when the organization has been criticized by some special-interest groups for being too evangelical and non-inclusive of all religions, while others argue the NDP events are not "Christian enough." Ravi Zacharias, author of The End of Reason: A Response to the New Atheists, is the NDP 2008 Honorary Chairman....

[Read the article] | [NDP: "2008 Prayer for Our Nation"] | [White House: National Day of Prayer proclamation] | [USA TODAY: "Critics: Evangelicals 'hijacked' National Day of Prayer"] | [Intercessors for America] | [National Pastors Prayer Network] | [Church Prayer Leaders Network] | [America's National Prayer Committee] | [Presidential Prayer Team] | [24-7 Prayer] | [30-Second Kneel Down] | [See You At The Pole] | [Sacred Space] | [AllAboutPrayer.org] | [Assemblies of God National Prayer Center] | [Moms In Touch] | [Cityreaching.com] | [World Prayer Team] | [Global Prayer Digest] | [Global Day of Prayer: May 11] | [Church Leader Internet Portal: prayer links]

>Inspiring resources for timely reading:
[] Prayer Devotional Bible, J. Ben Patterson, general editor
[] Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? by Philip Yancey
[] The Book of Uncommon Prayer: Contemplative and Celebratory Prayers and Worship Services for Youth (bonus music CD included) by Steven Case
[] The Book of Uncommon Prayer 2: Prayers and Worship Services for Youth Ministry (bonus music CD included) by Steven Case
[] Magnificent Prayer: 366 Devotions to Deepen Your Prayer Experience by Nick Harrison
[] Every Child Needs a Praying Mom by Fern Nichols with Janet Kobobel Grant
[] Praying the Scriptures for Your Children: Discover How to Pray God's Will for Their Lives by Jodie Berndt
[] Grandma, I Need Your Prayers: Blessing Your Grandchildren through the Power of Prayer by Quin M. Sherrer & Ruthanne Garlock
[] Praying for the Men in Your Life by Suzan D. Johnson Cook
[] When God Doesn't Answer Your Prayer: Insights to Keep You Praying with Greater Faith & Deeper Hope by Jerry Sittser
[] Imaginative Prayer for Youth Ministry: A Guide to Transforming Your Students' Spiritual Lives into Journey, Adventure, and Encounter by Jeannie Oestreicher & Larry Warner
[] Breakthrough Prayer: The Secret of Receiving What You Need from God by Jim Cymbala
[] Whole Prayer: Speaking and Listening to God by Walter Wangerin Jr.
[] Confessions of a Prayer Wimp: My Fumbling, Faltering Foibles in Faith by Mary Pierce
[] Serving in Your Church Prayer Ministry (part of the Zondervan Practical Ministry Guides series) by Chuck Lawless
[] The Book of a Thousand Prayers, compiled by Angela Ashwin
[] Touch the World Through Prayer by Wesley L. Duewel
[] A Little Book of Women's Prayer by Rachel Stowe
[] When God's People Pray: 6 Sessions on the Transforming Power of Prayer (DVD) by Jim Cymbala with Amanda & Stephen Sorenson
[] Praying for Purpose for Women: A Prayer Experience That Will Change Your Life Forever (part of the Pathway to Purpose series) by Katie Brazelton
[] Into God's Presence: Listening to God through Prayer and Meditation by Liz Babbs (website)
[] Praying with the Psalms: A Year of Daily Prayers and Reflections on the Words of David by Eugene H. Peterson
[] Prayer and Worship: A Spiritual Formation Guide, The Renovaré collection
[] Prayers and Promises When Facing a Life-Threatening Illness: 30 Short Morning and Evening Reflections by Edward G. Dobson
[] The Prayers of Jesus: 6 In-depth Studies Connecting the Bible to Life (DVD), Matt Williams, general editor
[] More resources on the subject of prayer
[] The End of Reason: A Response to the New Atheists by Ravi Zacharias
[] The Grand Weaver: How God Shapes Us Through the Events of Our Lives by Ravi Zacharias
[] Walking from East to West: God in the Shadows by Ravi Zacharias with R. S. B. Sawyer
[] Who Made God? Answers to Over 100 Other Tough Questions of Faith, Ravi Zacharias & Norman L. Geisler, general editors
[] Is Your Church Ready? Motivating Leaders to Live an Apologetic Life, Ravi Zacharias & Norman L. Geisler, general editors

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Two Opportunities to Reach Higher

Doorways to Renewal...

"Reaching the Summit" National Pastors' Prayer Summit June 23-26, 2008 @ Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA Early Bird Registration has been extended until May 5! It will not be extended again, so register now to take advantage of this offer and save!! This unique time for pastors and leaders will allow you to experience “Spirit-led, worship-fed, corporate prayer” and, at the same time, learn how to reproduce it in your congregation. It is a Prayer Summit Plus, in that we will give explanations, answer questions, supply resources, and address specific situations. It will be a “show and tell” experience with some of the most experienced Prayer Summit facilitators. The primary purpose of this time is to equip you as a leader in your local setting. If you are not a pastor, please forward this information to someone who is. Better yet, pay for your pastor's registration as a gift! Call us at 916-489-4774 to find out more! To register, or for more information, click here. Empowered Conference June 11-13, 2008 This year's theme is "Seeking Christ's Glory...with Passion." Keynote speakers include Jackson Senyonga, Daniel Henderson, David Butts, and Jonathan Graf. Daniel Henderson will also be leading a pre-conference mini-conference on Developing Dynamic Prayer Meetings and conducting several workshops. To register, or for more information, click here. (Early Bird price is in effect until May 1!)

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STRATEGIC PRAYER ~ Global Day of Prayer, May 11th

Pentecost Sunday, May 11, 2008

The most massive prayer movement in history
The Countdown Has Begun to
Unite Every Nation, Tribe and Tongue!

Watch for the CBN News report on the Global Day of Prayer and the transformation that is taking place in Dallas, TX, since the GDOP began in 2005. The news segment, which includes interviews with Jack Graham (Prestonwood Baptist Church), Ron Scates (Highland Park Presb Church) and Tom Leppert (Mayor of Dallas), etc., is tentatively scheduled for next Friday.

As for your participation, here is another note from Stephanie Tucker:

"I'm not alone in sensing that God is moving in tremendous power in these days and He is calling us to be part of this journey. This journey is not really about what God is doing for His church, but about what He is doing for a world so desperate for His love and glory. He is calling us to humble ourselves, to pray, and to seek His face (2 Chronicles 7:14) so that He will fill our communities, and all the earth, with His glory (Habakkuk 2:14).

Always keep in mind that we are gathering locally but praying globally. This vision of a changed world is so difficult for us to fathom. The truth is, every word that God has promised will come to pass "on earth as it is in heaven."

As we learn to work together keeping our focus on Jesus, many new relationships will be forged and our city will be changed forever. New life will come from the new relationships. Pastors will pray together. Neighbors will meet each other. Churches will work together. And Christians will find ways to serve their communities in Christ's love.

This is a wonderful season of prayer to help your community or even your church focus on the broader vision of what God is doing around the world. This is not just another church service. It is a time for Christians to unite together for extraordinary prayer.

I want to encourage you to do just two things:

1. If you have not yet decided to plan a gathering on Pentecost, there is still time. A small, well-organized gathering can be the catalyst to propel your community forward in the coming years months.

2. Please register your event at www.gdopusa.com. Registration is a simple and free way to encourage others in your community to join with you. This will also help people around the world see how God is stirring up the nations toward prayer and repentance.

You will be part of the largest prayer gathering in history. The latest report from the international team is that 201 nations are participating in GDOP. The prayer guide has been translated into 35 different languages. All are available at www.globaldayofprayer.com.

We have prepared a DVD with short promo videos and dozens of documents that will guide you through every facet of your GDOP. The DVD includes items such as bulletin inserts, press release, youth and children's prayer guides, and the Organizer Guide from which you can glean helpful instruction for every aspect of you event. Also included are models to help organize the ten days of prayer as well as practical help with outreach ideas during the 90 days of blessing. Visit waymakers.org. to purchase prayer guides, posters and DVDs and to download helpful resources."

For His glory,
Stephanie Tucker, Global Day of Prayer
512.419.7729

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Grace to you and to your city.
Please consider a contribution today

For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Glory of the LORD,
As the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2:14

Sincerely, Bob Bakke
GDOP North America
info@gdopusa.com

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National Day of Prayer - Take the Lead!

The National Day of Prayer - Thursday, May 1st, 2008
English and Spanish

Dear Pastors and Leaders,

The National Day of Prayer is -- Thursday, May 1st.

As the National Area Leader - West for National Day of Prayer, I thank you for your participation in this annual strategic prayer focus . . . and then use it to be catalytic to launch National Daily Prayer for our country in this election year.

Below are some links to help you move in this direction. God bless you as we move together in the Spirit of Agreement to pray for our country at this time.


What is the National Day of Prayer and Why is it so important?

Watch this video to capture the vision of the National Day of Prayer Task Force.
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Watch this video to capture the vision of the National Day of Prayer Task Force


BUILD YOUR CONGREGATION TOWARD NATIONAL DAILY PRAYER


Build your own Personal Prayer Team that communicates quickly & easily

What makes Prayer Work?

Event Guides for Community, Church, School

Resource Store

Seven Points of Prayer -- Seven Days a Week

Pray for Election Day

Know Your Rights in Having A National Day of Prayer Event

Downloads

What it takes to Become a Coordinator

News and Information

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Pastors' Prayer Groups ~ San Diego, CA: Prayer Champions

San Diego Pastor’s Prayer Retreat Recap
by Thomas Bush

50 San Diego evangelical pastors journeyed to Julian, CA [February 29- March 1, 2008] to spend an extended time with the Lord and each other at the recent San Diego Pastor’s Prayer Retreat.

In the midst of the 2008 and 2009 years of national and associational city-focused outreach, the Lord placed it on the heart of the local Southern Baptist Associational Leadership Team to organize and host this “first of its kind” prayer event. Evangelical pastors from across the city were invited to spend time praying with and for each other, with the belief that God would meet them as they humbled themselves before Him.

In conjunction with the pastor’s prayer retreat, prayer teams and prayer partners on-site, around San Diego County, and across the nation, prayed for the pastors as they met. God was faithful to His Word and to their prayers and met the pastors in powerful ways.

Friday afternoon began with over 30 pastors and leaders attending the early-bird session taught by Rev. Phil Miglioratti, entitled, "Leading My Church to Become a House of Prayer." During the only teaching session of the retreat, Pastor Phil challenged the leaders to be “prayer champions.” For the church to become a house of prayer, its leaders must be “prayer champions.”

The prayer leadership of a church begins with the pastor; however, anyone can be a prayer champion! Here are the key focus areas for “prayer champions”:

1. Practice prayer: A “prayer champion” must pray himself. The practice of prayer cannot be completely delegated to a prayer leader or prayer team.
   
   
2. Preach on prayer: A “prayer champion” must lead by providing a biblical foundation for prayer for those he leads.
   
   
3. Promote prayer – “Prayer Champions” must cast the vision for having a church or ministry saturated with prayer. ===>Click headline for complete article . . .
   

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STRATEGIC PRAYER ~ Global Day of Prayer

I’m not alone in sensing that God is moving in tremendous power in these days and He is calling us to be part of this journey. This journey is not really about what God is doing for His church, but about what He is doing for a world so desperate for His love and glory. He is calling us to humble ourselves, to pray, and to seek His face (2 Chronicles 7:14) so that He will fill our communities, and all the earth, with His glory (Habakkuk 2:14).

Always keep in mind that we are gathering locally but praying globally. This vision of a changed world is so difficult for us to fathom. The truth is, every word that God has promised will come to pass “on earth as it is in heaven.”

As we learn to work together keeping our focus on Jesus, many new relationships will be forged and our city will be changed forever. New life will come from the new relationships. Pastors will pray together. Neighbors will meet each other. Churches will work together. And Christians will find ways to serve their communities in Christ’s love.

This is a wonderful season of prayer to help your community or even your church focus on the broader vision of what God is doing around the world. This is not just another church service. It is a time for Christians to unite together for extraordinary prayer.

I want to encourage you to do just two things:

1. If you have not yet decided to plan a gathering on Pentecost, there is still time. A small, well-organized gathering can be the catalyst to propel your community forward in the coming years months.

2. Please register your event at www.gdopusa.com. Registration is a simple and free way to encourage others in your community to join with you. This will also help people around the world see how God is stirring up the nations toward prayer and repentance.

You will be part of the largest prayer gathering in history. The latest report from the international team is that 201 nations are participating in GDOP. The prayer guide has been translated into 35 different languages. All are available at www.globaldayofprayer.com.

We have prepared a DVD with short promo videos and dozens of documents that will guide you through every facet of your GDOP. The DVD includes items such as bulletin inserts, press release, youth and children’s prayer guides, and the Organizer Guide from which you can glean helpful instruction for every aspect of you event. Also included are models to help organize the ten days of prayer as well as practical help with outreach ideas during the 90 days of blessing. Visit www.waymakers.org. to purchase prayer guides, posters and DVDs and to download helpful resources.

For His glory,

Stephanie Tucker
Global Day of Prayer
512.419.7729

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GLOBAL NETWORK ~ Report on John Maxwell in Argentina

LIDERAZGO:

Este encuentro de lanzamiento en Córdoba, hermosa provincia argentina, tuvo como oradores principales a John Maxwell y Marcos Witt.

El hermano Maxwell vertió toda su riqueza a lo largo de una charla que no admitió desperdicio. En el amplio auditorio de Cita Con La Vida, provincia de Córdoba, Argentina (cedido gentilemente por los pastores Belart) , Maxwell compartió algunos principios sobre liderazgo que estaremos resumiendo, tratando de hacer justicia para no perder los conceptos fundamentales que pueden dar un vuelco significativo, a nuestra vida de liderazgo.

Tambièn tuvimos el privilegio y la alegría de compartir a Marcos Witt quien tuvo la charla posterior al final de la reunión. Dado el contenido valioso de lo transmitido por Marcos, prefiero darle su propio espacio para la próxima entrega.

¡ Gracias Marcos, por tu sacrificio físico de estar con nosotros unas pocas horas y viajar muchísimas horas más que tu estadía…. dar la conferencia y adorar a Dios junto con nosotros!

Liderazgo, Es Servir A Otros

“Si Jesús estuviera aquí, nos diría que liderazgo, es servir a otros”, fueron los conceptos iniciales de la conferencia.

Servir a otros y valorar a otros comienza con nuestras relaciones.

“Eso es clave para tu éxito”, dijo Maxwell entre otras cosas.

La gente exitosa, entrena y desarrolla a otros. Equipan a personas, son mentores, añaden valor a las vidas de las personas por medio de entrenar y desarrollar a las personas.

Una frase de John que impactó:

Yo te digo:(…) si estás solo en la cima, nadie te sigue .Bájate de allí donde estás, vé donde está la gente, y llévate a la gente a la cima contigo

La Ley de la Importancia (trascendencia, influencia)

Los líderes son buenos en juntar personas para ser un equipo. Son buenos para juntar a otros líderes.

Y esto es lo que saben o lo que entienden las personas exitosas: su habilidad de desarrollar y entrenar a otros determinará su nivel de éxito .La única manera en que podemos multiplicar nuestra influencia, la única manera de multiplicar nuestro esfuerzo, la única manera de multiplicar nuestro dinero en nuestras corporaciones es entrenando y equipando a las personas.

“Tengo una pasión en mi vida, y es enseñar a personas cómo enseñar a otras personas”.

Obviamente un modelo increíble para esto es Jesucristo mismo, que pasó tres años con sus discípulos y luego los dejó, y ellos fundaron e iniciaron la iglesia.

Así que, tu habilidad para hacer equipos es esencial para tu éxito iglesia como líder.

Libros sobre Liderazgo En Equipo: Nuestro Tiempo

Nos dijo el orador: “Si hubieras pasado por una librería a mediados del ochenta, hubieras hallado libros sobre mayordomía.

En los 99, pasamos de la mayordomía al liderazgo.

Es que los mayordomos piensan que en la mayordomía es todo igual. Los líderes, piensan que todo cambia. En esos años hubo tantos cambios que necesitábamos personas que se pusieran adelante”.

“Ahora que entramos en otro siglo, hay otro tema que ya está apareciendo, y es el liderazgo de equipos”.

“Ahora las personas se están preguntando cómo puedo yo desarrollar un equipo de líderes.

Permítanme explicarle, porqué está sucediendo eso”, dice Maxwell.

“En la década de los 90, escribí un libro acerca de las 21 leyes irrefutables de liderazgo. Cuando escribí ese libro, la gente que lo leyó entendió: uno no es bueno completamente en esas 21 leyes”.

“Inclusive yo, que escribí el libro, soy sólo como un promedio en cinco de esas leyes. Entonces, qué voy a hacer yo que apenas promedio cinco de estas leyes. Voy a buscar personas en mi equipo que tienen dones que me complementen, que me puedan ayudar y yo las pueda ayudar y juntos seamos más fuertes”.

La Madre Teresa de Calcuta lo dijo de esta manera:"Tú puedes hacer cosas que yo no puedo hacer”

“Yo puedo hacer cosas que tú no puedes hacer”.

“Juntos podemos hacer grandes cosas”.

Hace un par de años escribí un libro acerca de las 17 leyes del trabajo en equipo. Es un libro que te ayuda a desarrollar los miembros de tu equipo. En equipo podemos hacerlo mejor, el otro puede hacer cosas que yo no puedo hacer.

Acerca de la Actitud:

“Los líderes exitosos tienen una gran actitud que les ayuda a vencer, como mi amigo en la Universidad decía:- o estoy arriba o llegando arriba-, nunca abajo-”.

“La gente exitosa tienen la misma cantidad de problemas que los no exitosos el tema no es el problema sino qué hago con el problema, que pasa dentro mío con el problema. Sólo miras a la persona sin palabras ya te das cuenta, nuestra actitud es como nuestro Juan el Bautista, dice: _! ahí viene, ahí viene!-.

Tu actitud es una decisión, no te la provee tu trasfondo, ni tu educación, la decides tú.”

La felicidad es una decisión, otras personas, añaden sobre esa felicidad.

“Mi padre tenía una tendencia a ser negativo. El me contó que vivía en un pequeño pueblo y trabajaba para tres familias exitosas. ‘Antes de graduarme en la secundaria llegué a esta conclusión:

Estas tres familias pensaban diferente. Empecé a investigar los patrones de pensamiento de la gente exitosa, hasta que escribí el libro :’Patrones para un cambio’.

“Tú estás donde tus pensamientos te llevaron y mañana estarás donde tus pensamientos te lleven. Y esto tiene que ver con actitud. Como un hombre piensa en su corazón, tal es él.

Escribí libros cómo es tu actitud de vencedor, libros que te enseñan cómo pensar correctamente, el éxito se determina por la manera de pensar”, nos comentó Maxwell. Sigue:

La Ley del Tope

“Tu liderazgo representará tu éxito. El tope de liderazgo está por encima de mi grupo de liderazgo, mi liderazgo determina mi éxito. Si en Israel había malos reyes, el pueblo estaba mal. Si había buenos reyes, estaba bien. Si mi liderazgo llega a 5, mi equipo llega a 4, por ejemplo.

Tú puedes mejorar tu liderazgo. De un cinco puedes pasar a 7, a 8.

Así como subes tu tope de liderazgo comienzas a subir tu grupo de liderazgo.

Por eso yo enseño: “El líder crece, la organización crece”.

La velocidad del líder determina la velocidad de todos. La buena noticia es que todos podemos aprender a liderar porque podemos influir sobre las personas. Ganamos influencia, agregando valor a las personas.

Hay 4 maneras de agregar valor a las personas:

#1- Añadimos valor a las personas, por medio de valorar a las personas.

Otra vez nuestro modelo es Jesucristo. Todas las personas que interactuaron con Jesús, El les dio valor.

Es muy importante para un líder, valorar a las personas.

He descubierto que algunos líderes de naciones (dentro de mi organización de liderazgo) que lideran a las personas para beneficios propios. No ponen a la gente primero, se ponen a sí mismos primero.

Si no valoramos a las personas, rápidamente los devaluamos. Y cuando los devaluamos, los manipulamos. Y manipular, está siempre mal. Nosotros debemos empujar a la gente hacia arriba, no hacia abajo.”

Como líder mientras tiras hacia abajo…. Eventualmente te vas hacia abajo con ellos.