Nearly all of the people of Kiribati (an island republic in the Central Pacific) (98.5%) identify as Christian, but nominalism and syncretism block many from true fellowship with God. The oncestrong Protestant Church faces slow decline, losing members to other groups. Practices of spiritism have become far too common. The theological college in Tarawa is not evangelical. Spiritual growth is too often followed by decline, since foreign financial windfalls and occasional healings become the main attraction rather than biblical teaching and transformed lives.
➢ Ask that the people come to know God and find their security in the Lord – regardless of any possible loss of their nation’s land – as He provides new homes on earth and in heaven.
➢ Pray for revival among economically disadvantaged young people who are increasingly reliant on alcohol. Pray for the Diaspora who financially support their families at home yet become entrapped by drugs and HIV/AIDS.
➢ Pray for a vibrant witness to arise from within declining Christian congregations.