We would like to bring to you two resources to encourage you as you pray for people by name…

1. VIDEO: Praying for People by Name – A Powerful New Invitation from Dr. Jason Hubbard

What if the greatest miracles began with the simplest prayer—lifting one name before the throne of God?

In a short but stirring video message, Dr. Jason Hubbard, Director of International Prayer Connect, calls us to a deeply personal and powerful strategy in global intercession: Praying for People by Name.

Rooted in God’s love for every individual and anchored in His desire that none should perish, this video is an invitation to reclaim the intimacy and urgency of intercessory prayer. Dr. Hubbard reminds us that Jesus Himself prays for us by name (Hebrews 7:25), and He calls His Church to join Him in that holy partnership.

This is more than a method - it’s a movement of intentional prayer. Whether you are interceding for a friend, a family member, or an unreached people group, praying by name aligns your heart with God’s heart. It stirs faith, ignites hope, and releases Kingdom breakthrough.

In just a few minutes, you’ll be encouraged to:

• Ask the Holy Spirit to highlight specific names of those He’s calling you to pray for
• Write their names down and begin lifting them before the Lord regularly
• Believe that God is working, even when we don’t yet see the results

We’re seeing a global shift in prayer - away from vague generalities and toward intentional, Spirit-led intercession. Every name matters to Jesus.  And when we call on heaven with faith, even one whispered name can echo across eternity.

We invite you to watch the video, share it with your church or small group, and let it inspire a fresh season of prayer. 

Together, let’s pray name by name until Jesus receives the reward of His suffering - souls saved, cities changed, nations awakened.

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By Name: How to Pray for People and Lead Them to Jesus

Billions of people don’t know Jesus, but God has given you and me the power to change that — and it all starts with prayer.

As you pray for people by name, Jesus gives you His love for them and begins to open their hearts to the Gospel.

In By Name, Brian Alarid will equip and inspire you to pray for people and lead them to Jesus using the five lifestyle habits that Jesus modeled: pray, listen, eat, serve, and share.

This book will help you love people like Jesus and impact your friends, family, neighbors, classmates, and co-workers for eternity.

Brian Alarid is the President and Founder of America Prays and World Prays and the Chairman of Pray For All. He is the author of two books: When People Pray: What Happens When Ordinary People Pray to an Extraordinary God and By Name: How to pray for people and lead them to Jesus.

Brian has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Regent University. He has been married to Mercy Alarid for twenty-seven years. They reside in Guatemala City with their three children.

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Praying for a World in Crisis: Awakening Faith & Hope

Why is the world in crisis? Do we have a role in ending it? What unseen powers are at work, and does the Bible have anything to say about this? Is there hope? What is the ‘day of the Lord’, and why does it matter? These are some of the questions addressed for engaging in international prayer for a world in crisis.

This book is a wake-up call for the times we are living in. We examine the inter-relationship between geopolitics, cosmic powers and the Great Commission with regard to why the world is in crisis and on the verge of a possible third world war, and how we as believers and as the church can engage effectively in prayer and mission in such challenging but rewarding days, and bring this age to an end.

Order ‘Praying for a World in Crisis’ on Amazon ($12.56)

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK...

"This book provides hope in the midst of uncertainty and perplexity. It challenges us to levels of prayer that possibly many of us have either neglected or forgotten. It provides a lens of reality and challenges us to the brevity of time left before the most extraordinary moment of history occurs – the return of Christ. It is my hope that this book is placed in the hands of every leader and intercessor who wants to be part of the emerging strategy the Lord has prepared for his people in these end times."

Rev. Dr Alistair P. Petrie Pastor, author.
Executive director of Partnership Ministries, Canada

"‘Praying for a World in Crisis’ has come out of a lifetime of ministry that has taken Pete and Pip into the seriousness and deep challenges of spiritual warfare that the church faces, whilst at the same time bringing revelation as to how the body of Christ can and must respond to the immense opportunities those challenges present."

Ian Cole, World Prayer Centre, Birmingham, England, UK.

"This is a rich tapestry, woven together to reflect and depict God’s perspectives through a biblical, historical view that relates to the contemporary life and global challenges that mankind is facing. The authors challenge us to get praying for the kingdom of God to come more powerfully than ever before."

Brian Mills, senior advisor, International Prayer Council. UK

"This book is a clarion call to the church to step up to a new level, to cast aside passiveness and lethargy, to arise from sleepwalking on the edge of the abyss and to prayerfully connect to God’s end-time purpose for His church globally—Eternity is our destination!"

Pastor Ben F. Gray, founder and senior leader: CHI-Ministries
Founder and apostolic oversight: Australian Prayer Network. Brisbane, Australia.

"You will be stirred and challenged as Pete and Pippa share their battle-tested knowledge and experience based on their global research and biblical reflection. This is a must-read."

John Robb, Chairman, Transformation Prayer Foundation.
Co-Ordinator for the Unreached Peoples Task Force, USA

Join the Online Global Prayer Movement with the Interseed App!

Imagine thousands of believers from every nation, tribe, and tongue united in prayer—lifting their voices day and night before the throne of God. With the Interseed Online House of Prayer app, this vision is becoming a reality.

Developed to mobilise united, Scripture-led prayer for the nations, Interseed is more than just an app—it’s a growing global prayer family.

Whether you're on a lunch break, commuting, or awake in the night, you can log in and instantly join with other followers of Jesus to intercede for cities, nations, unreached people groups, and urgent needs.

At the heart of the app is the Prayer Wall—a live feed where believers post real-time prayer requests and praise reports. You can respond with a tap, adding your voice to prayers already rising like incense before the Lord (Revelation 5:8). Every “amen” is a vote of faith in the power of God to move!

You’ll also find daily prayer points, themed prayer rooms, and video devotionals from prayer leaders around the world. Whether you're passionate about revival, mission, justice, healing, or the next generation, there’s a space for you to engage and grow in your calling as an intercessor.

Dr. Jason Hubbard, Director of International Prayer Connect, says:

"We’re witnessing a new era of global, united prayer—Interseed is helping us connect and pray as one Body across time zones and cultures."

We invite you to download the app, create a free account, and take your place in this extraordinary, end-time movement of prayer.

• Post your own prayer requests
• Pray for others and mark them as prayed for
• Join virtual prayer rooms focused on strategic regions
• Receive real-time notifications for urgent global needs
• Be strengthened and encouraged through community prayer

Let’s fill the airwaves with prayer.

Let’s believe for awakening, revival, and the fulfilment of the Great Commission in our day.

Download the Interseed app today on iOS or Android
Visit https://interseed.io to learn more

Together, let’s build a canopy of prayer across the nations—until the earth is filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord!

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The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee’s law banning gender transition surgeries and hormone treatments for minors, ruling 6-3 that the law does not violate the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. The decision in Skrmetti v. United States establishes a precedent allowing similar legislation in over 20 states to remain in effect. Christian leaders have welcomed the ruling as a decisive step in protecting children. Mat Staver of Liberty Counsel called it a “victory for children everywhere,” arguing that experimental procedures should not be allowed under the guise of equality. Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council praised the affirmation of FRC’s “SAFE Act” model. Brent Leatherwood of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission emphasised that the state has a duty to protect children from harmful and irreversible decisions. However, progressive voices such as Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush of Interfaith Alliance criticised the ruling as religious overreach. The case marks a pivotal moment in defining the boundary between child protection and personal medical autonomy in U.S. law.

A damning report by Dame Louise Casey has revealed systemic failures across England and Wales in addressing grooming gangs that have sexually exploited thousands of children. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper responded with an unequivocal apology to victims and survivors, announcing a full national inquiry and promising the most comprehensive reforms ever taken by a UK government to combat child sexual exploitation. The Casey report highlights years of obfuscation by public institutions, with suspects often disproportionately of Asian heritage or with ethnicity data missing and agencies failing to act. Recommendations include broadening the legal definition of rape, improving data sharing, and initiating a nationally coordinated criminal investigation. A new national operation will be led by the National Crime Agency. Controversially, Cooper also announced that asylum seekers found guilty of grooming or sexual offences will be barred from claiming refuge in the UK. Criticisms remain over previous government inaction and political posturing, yet survivors and campaigners have welcomed the long-overdue steps. Casey called for definitive action, stating, “We must right the wrongs of the past.”

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Zhenhao Zou, a 28-year-old Chinese engineering student, has been sentenced to life with a minimum term of 24 years in the UK for drugging and raping 10 women across London and China, with fears that he may have assaulted dozens more. Following a harrowing trial, Zou was found guilty of 11 counts of rape, along with multiple charges including voyeurism, false imprisonment, and possession of drugs and extreme pornography. Only two victims have been identified, while the remaining eight are yet to come forward. Police discovered hundreds of hours of filmed assaults, suggesting over 50 more potential victims. Zou used WeChat and dating apps to lure fellow Chinese students to his flats, where he drugged and raped them, often filming the abuse. Officers believe Zou may be one of the UK’s worst sex offenders. The case has chilling similarities to past high-profile sex crimes, such as Reynhard Sinaga and Stephen Port. With support from Chinese authorities, UK police are now exploring ways to reach victims in China. Zou remains under investigation as more women come forward. See

In the most significant and concerning change to abortion legislation in England and Wales in nearly 60 years, MPs have voted by a landslide to decriminalise women who end their pregnancies outside the existing legal framework. The amendment, brought by Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi, will prevent police from investigating or prosecuting women, such as those who miscarry after taking abortion medication beyond 24 weeks. The change does not alter the 24-week limit or the requirement for clinical oversight, but removes legal penalties for the women themselves. Antoniazzi argued that vulnerable women deserve compassion, not criminalisation, citing distressing cases such as Nicola Packer’s prosecution after a stillbirth. The amendment was supported by 379 MPs and over 50 organisations, including the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. While praised as a milestone for reproductive rights, the vote drew criticism from pro-life advocates such as SPUC, who warned that it removes all legal protection for unborn children. The legislation still requires passage through the House of Lords before becoming law.