I sought the Lord, and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.
 
Those who look to him are radiant,
and their faces shall never be ashamed.

This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him
and saved him out of all his troubles.
 
The angel of the Lord encamps
around those who fear him, and delivers them.
Prayer Requests
South Asia Translation
Please pray for a new INSTE translation in a South Asian country. In this nation, there are 70 Unreached people groups. The small but growing house churches need an effective way to disciple the new believers who are coming to Christ. Pray that the translation team will have great wisdom as they begin this project this month. Pray for our Father’s provision.
Update on INSTE Chinese Translations
Great strides have been made in the Chinese development of INSTE. Sister Ping in Taiwan has just completed the translations of Theology/Pneumatology. Two translations are in progress: Christology by Sister Esther Q. in SW China and Homiletics by Pastor Joanna Lin in southern California.
Chinese copy of
Romans and Galatians
The following eight Level 2 books remain to be translated:
  • The Pentateuch
  • Hebrew History
  • Anthropology/Hamartiology
  • Cults and Religions
  • Poetic Books
  • Eschatology
  • Daniel and Revelation
  • Prophets and Prophecy
We hope to begin translating The Pentateuch and Hebrew History in 2020. You can be praying for this translation process in these ways:
  • Perseverance and joy for our translators. Besides the three mentioned above, we also have Sister Esther D. in East-Central China as well.
  • Proofreading and final editing of already translated books.
  • Begin pilot testing of Level 2 in Taiwan this summer or fall.
  • The Lord's provision for the funds needed to complete the translation of the remaining books.
Pictured is an INSTE group of the "Walking with God" Church in Taipei City taking their weekly exam. They are in Lesson 10 of New Testament. Chinese Academic Dean Ricky Poon and Interim President Vince McCarty plan to attend the INSTE Taiwan graduation in December which will include the students in this group.
If you would like to help fund the translation work, please  send a check  to the Inste Global office in Ankeny, Iowa, or give  online , designating your gift for the  Chinese Development Fund . Thank you!
INSTE Ukraine
Ukraine is currently facing the effects of both COVID-19 and war in the Eastern part of the country. As they deal with these tremendous obstacles, pray for new contacts, groups, and students.
Map of Ukraine . Image by Encyclopaedia Brittanica, https://www.britannica.com/place/Ukraine
INSTE in French-Speaking Countries
Currently, INSTE leaders are working with several contacts in French-speaking countries. Pray that INSTE could be used to disciple many!
Effects of COVID-19
INSTE Latin America
As the global spread of the virus has progressed, Latin America has been hit particularly hard. Pray for the Christians in Latin America, that they may be of good health and that they could persevere in the faith.
INSTE Europe
Pray for INSTE groups in Europe as they emerge from COVID-19 quarantines and for them to be able to continue studying.
Inste Global Bible College: Website