Episode 563
Prayer Guide for Presidential Election, Haitian Gang Violence Hinder Southern Baptist Work & Helping Yourself So You Can Help Others















It may be months before American –believers vote in a general presidential election, but the need to pray for the candidates and the country can’t start too soon. As escalating gang violence and political instability threaten civil war in Haiti, Christian Haitian leaders who collaborate closely with ministers there are forced to postpone outreaches. And, pastors often struggle to admit or even realize they need help. In an article at Baptist Press, Mark Dance encourages pastors and all believers with some reminders as they focus on their mental health.









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Host
Brandon Porter
Resources
A prayer guide for the 2024 presidential election
Haitian gang violence, political turmoil hinder Southern Baptist work
International Mission Board
FIRST-PERSON: Helping yourself so you can help others


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It may be months before American –believers vote in a general presidential election, but the need to pray for the candidates and the country can’t start too soon.
The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission has released a prayer guide for this year’s presidential election.
A portion of the guide calls on believers to pray:
* Pray that God will protect the candidates running for office, keeping them safe and healthy as they travel and campaign around the country.
* Pray that God will protect the candidates’ families.
* Pray that candidates will desire to exhibit high character, speak truthfully, and conduct themselves with honor.
* Pray that the most competent, highest character candidates will win their respective races.—
As escalating gang violence and political instability threaten civil war in Haiti, Christian Haitian leaders who collaborate closely with ministers there are forced to postpone outreaches.
About a quarter of Haiti’s estimated 11.5 million people live in the Port au Prince metropolitan area, according to 2023 CIA World Fact Book numbers.
Keny Felix, president of the National Haitian Fellowship, said the country is essentially cut in two because so much of the commerce is centralized in Port au Prince.
Violence escalated Feb. 29 when gangs attacked Port au Prince, storming police stations and killing at least four officers. Police have declared a state of emergency and enacted curfews in unsuccessful attempts to curb the violence.—
Every day, hundreds of thousands of people die without the hope of Jesus. Your faithful prayers will make a difference. That’s why the IMB created a free 18-month calendar, called “Impacting Lostness Through Prayer”. It provides guidance, reminders and encouragement as you pray for individuals and communities who have yet to hear the gospel. Learn more about this free resource at IMB.org/prayercalendar.
—Pastors often struggle to admit or even realize they need help. In an article at Baptist Press, Mark Dance encourages pastors and all believers with some reminders as they focus on their mental health.
First, he says don’t self-diagnose. Go talk to a doctor or someone trained in counseling.
Second, let others pastor you.
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