December 2025
brazil
Pastor Roger recently shared the following update about the ministry in Brazil:
Getting the seed out.
Eduarda was a young youth that for a period of time attended our youth ministry in Maceio. She made a profession and was baptized but then slowly drifted away. Years have gone by and recently this young lady made contact with us and shared that those times of sharing the Word with her were key in her present state. She was so thankful for the time in the Word and she wanted to let us know that she is faithfully following our Lord today.
We just finished our big Christmas outreach. Our walk-thru theatric performance of why Christ came was really special. Firstly, it was a joy to see the church body super pumped and involved with the outreach. The body was an encouragement. Then, it was great to see many visitors (unsaved) come and hear the gospel presentations. Pray for conversions and followers of Christ.
Praise the Lord for your prayers in reaching Brazilians with the pure gospel. Pray for more hearts to receive Christ. Pray for God’s church to grow and multiply.Lord bless, Roger
The picture is of us transforming a church room into the village of Bethlehem.
How to pray
Pray that God would bless the evangelistic efforts of Jornada de Natal.
Pray that Pastor Roger would have strength and patience to continue enduring his Parkinson’s symptoms.
Pray for the leadership in Aracaju and Gloria:
Pastor Roger Johansen.
Pastor Eriomar Maia.
Pastor Marcos.
FIJI
Fiji Bible College is praising God for his blessings at the 51st graduation ceremony in early November. Dan and Tina Rudman flew out to participate in the events, with Dan speaking at the John Ridley Memorial Lectures at the Lautoka Wesley Methodist Chapel and participating in the graduation ceremony for the Bible College. 43 students graduated from various levels of the school, earning Certificates in Biblical Studies and Evangelism, Diplomas of Agriculture, Theology, and Biblical Studies, Bachelor's Degrees in Divinity and Biblical Studies, and one Doctorate of Ministry. Please pray for this graduating class as they go out into the world equipped with this training, and pray for the staff of Fiji Bible College as they take a break from one year to prepare for the next.
Please also continue to pray for Titus Nair, the son of Dr. Nair and Mrs. Nair. This fall he suffered a massive stroke and was not given a positive prognosis. By God’s grace, Titus was able to seek medical treatment in Australia and has surprised doctors by making significant progress. Keep praying that God would heal Titus and would comfort and guide all his family members as they continue to navigate an unknown future regarding his health.
HOW to pray
Pray that God would bless the students at Fiji Bible College, especially the recent graduates.
Pray that God would heal Titus Nair and comfort and guide his family.
Pray that God would bless and grow Nadi Bible Church.
Pray that God would provide for the financial needs of the Bible College.
Pray that God would sustain the leaders who minister in Fiji and the surrounding region:
Dr. Narayan Nair and family
Michael Seehusen and family
Mexico
At the beginning of December, Pastor Brian gave an annual report at the board meeting of Planted Ministries, the organization that helps facilitate much of the pastoral residency program for pastors whom Pastor Brian mentors and helps establish in churches throughout Latin America. Planted currently provides assistance to 20 men who are participating in ministry, seeking to grow the church by growing biblical leaders. Pray that God would continue to use Brian and Planted Ministries to accomplish these goals.
A new pastoral resident and his family recently moved to Sinaloa to enter the pastoral residency program under Pastor Brian: Esteban, his wife Cristina, and their three daughters. Pray for them as they get settled and begin focusing on ministry.
On Sunday the 21st, the churches in Mochicahui and Los Mochis joined together for two special services - a united worship service in the morning in Mochicahui and a united Christmas supper activity in Los Mochis. Pray for both of these churches, both giving thanks to God for how he has grown his church and also asking that God would bless them with holiness, unity, and love for one another.
How to pray
Pray that God would grow and bless Iglesia Biblica Redencion in Los Mochis.
Pray that God would continue to strengthen and grow the churches in Sinaloa.
Pray for Pastor Brian as he trains and equips church leaders in Mexico, Honduras, and Peru both virtually and in person.
Pray for Esteban and Cristina and their family as they begin the pastoral residency progra in Sinaloa.
Pray for the entire team helping to plant the church in Los Mochis:
Pastor Brian Warne and wife Danyel
Pastor Antonio de la Cruz and wife Alicia
Pastoral Resident Tony de la Cruz, wife Avi, and family
Pastoral Resident Yosimar Moya, wife Paula, and family
Deacon Seth, wife Mavy, and family
Deacon Will, wife Jasmin, and family
