- Supported Worker: Kep & Debbie James in Africa, Europe, and the Americas
- Details: Last month, ESI Colombia leader, Pastor Sebastian, led a three-day ESI Facilitator Training in Caracas for 50 Venezuelan pastors. Pray that this launch of ESI training will bring hope to that city, where the gospel need is great. In mid-September, Kep and Debbie began a six-week ministry journey across South America and Africa which will culminate on October 31. Their itinerary included ESI leadership meetings in Fortaleza, Brazil, and Montevideo, Uruguay; retreats in northern and southern South American countries; and an ESI pastors’ conference in Rwanda, Africa. Pray for lasting spiritual fruit from these meetings and for safety and rest for Kep and Debbie as they complete their journey. Suriname (Latin America). Population: 639,850 Believers: 13.8%. Nearly half the population profess to be Christian, but many have little understanding of their faith, and Christian belief is often mixed with spiritism. Pray for new life and dynamism to replace traditionalism and syncretism practiced by many. Tonga (Pacific). Population: 103,742 Believers: 15.5%. Tonga’s rich Christian heritage is a blessing but has reached the point of oversaturation. The proliferation of denominations generates competition among churches, as newer groups entice believers away. Pray that Tongan Christians would seek Christ rather than seeking the church that benefits them the most. From Operation World DVD-ROM 2010 and www.operationworld.org