The Word Unbound, The Gospel Proclaimed
A Global Need
When the Lord Jesus commanded His disciples to “make disciples of all the nations” (Matthew 28:19–20), He did so knowing the opposition, persecution, and spiritual darkness that His people would face throughout the world. Yet, He also knew that no obstacle, ideology, government, or circumstance can restrain the purposes of God.
The apostle Paul understood this firsthand. Writing from prison, he declared, “I endure hardship even to chains as a criminal. But the word of God has not been chained” (2 Timothy 2:9). Though Paul was bound, the gospel was not. Though he suffered opposition, the truth continued to advance. This is the enduring reality behind our theme for Together We Pray 2026, “Unhindered: The Word Unbound, the Gospel Proclaimed.” We know that God’s Word cannot be restrained. History has borne out the truth that opposition cannot hinder the transforming power of God’s Word. His truth always accomplishes what He purposes (Isaiah 55:11). In fact, God often uses opposition to strengthen His people, deepen their convictions, and advance His gospel. And it is the certain victory of God’s Word which grounds our prayers and encourages us as we pray for those who do not yet believe.
Throughout the world today, we are witnessing a remarkable hunger for the truth and power of the gospel. Many have been left spiritually starving—deceived by false teaching, weakened by shallow doctrine, or left without the opportunity to ever hear sound biblical preaching. Yet wherever faithful men proclaim Scripture, people respond with a hunger for more. They are not merely seeking sermons; they are longing for the transforming power of God’s truth in their lives.
This is the growth we care about most: transformed hearts, strengthened churches, and believers growing into maturity through the living and active Word of God. This is also why TMAI exists. Through our twenty training centers across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, TMAI trains indigenous church leaders to become faithful pastor-teachers who can equip Christ’s church and make biblically grounded disciples. Today, more than 8,000 graduates are serving around the world—many in regions marked by persecution, instability, and spiritual famine.
Why We Pray
Each summer, Together We Pray gives us the opportunity to come alongside these men, their families, and their ministries in prayer.
Prayer is not a passive activity. Scripture calls us to pray “that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be glorified” (2 Thessalonians 3:1). Prayer is one of God’s ordained means by which we participate in His work of gospel transformation throughout the world. Through prayer, our hearts are aligned with His will, our dependence upon Him is deepened, and our eyes are opened to watch Him accomplish what only He can do.
As Paul reminds us in Ephesians 6, the church advances not through human strength but by taking up “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” and laboring “with all prayer and petition in the Spirit” (Ephesians 6:17–18). Faithful proclamation and dependent prayer have always gone hand in hand.
As believers, we are all called to participate in the Great Commission. Wherever you live, whatever your stage in life—whether a pastor or student, retiree or young adult—every Christian has the privilege of participating in God’s work through prayer.
For one week, we invite you to join us in lifting up each region where TMAI serves, praying that God would continue to use His Word to raise up faithful men, strengthen His church, and feed starving souls. We pray knowing that God isat work and that His Word is unhindered.
Join us as we pray for the continued proclamation of the gospel among the nations.
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