July 2026 Prayer Requests

Below, find the prayer concerns and requests from leaders of the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary and the congregations in Estonia.

Dear friends,

Thank you so much for your faithful prayers for the Methodist church in Estonia!

I would like to thank the Lord for the 13 graduates of the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary who got their degrees on the 17^th of June. We are looking forward to seeing what the Lord will do through their lives and ministry. Please pray for them as they take the next steps in their lives. I’m also so thankful to the Lord for the wonderful Board of Trustees of the Seminary. This is such an incredible group of people, invested in the Seminary’s work! We had great Board meetings, and I believe the Seminary will continue to grow and be a blessing in Estonia and Europe.

I’m so grateful to the Lord for the blessed Annual Conference, which took place June 19-21 in Tallinn. We had a blessed time of worship, fellowship, and holy conferencing. In addition to the usual reporting on the various ministries of the church and finances, we elected a new Administrative Board, appointed an Ordination Committee, and elected members of the Judicial Council. I’m so grateful for these great people willing to serve in different capacities in the church. Please pray for the Lord’s blessing upon them as they serve in these important roles over the next several years.

The Annual Conference concluded with the worship service, during which I was ordained as bishop by the Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Urmas Viilma, and by Bishops Marko Tiitus and Ove Sander. We were blessed by the presence of many church leaders and clergy from Estonia, from Catholic brothers and sisters to Baptists and Pentecostals, and many of our dear friends from other countries as well. I receive this ordination in great humility, relying only on the grace of God and His guidance, and want to serve His Church and His people faithfully. That is why your continued prayers for me are so important and appreciated.

Thank you for your prayers!

In Christ,

Robert Tserenkov

Gratitude to God

• For the 13 graduates who successfully defended their theses and graduated from the Seminary on June 17.
• For the successful and blessed Open House event held on June 6.
• For the admission interviews that were conducted successfully, and for the new students who will begin their studies in August.
• For the successful open course Cultural Anthropology in Missions, held on June 3–6.
• For the fruitful and encouraging Board of Trustees meeting on June 17–18, as well as the Graduation Service on June 17. We are also grateful for God’s protection and safe travels for all participants.
• For the inspiring visit of internationally renowned apologists on June 5–6: Sam Raju (Founder and President of Engage International) and Dr. Paul Copan (theologian, philosopher, and bestselling author). We are also thankful for the launch of the Estonian translation of Dr. Copan’s book Is God a Moral Monster? Making Sense of the Old Testament God (Kas Jumal on julm?).
• For prospective students, as admissions for the 2026–2027 academic year remain open.

Please Pray

• For the summer vacation period, that faculty and staff may receive meaningful rest, renewal, and encouragement as they prepare for the new academic year.
• For the Seminary’s financial needs, that God would provide all necessary resources in a timely manner and continue to grant financial stability, faithful supporters, and wisdom in stewardship.
• For the incoming students who are preparing to begin their studies this autumn, that God would guide and equip them for ministry and service.

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With gratitude,

Yours in Christ,
Laur Lilleoja

Dear all!

Thank you for your faithful prayers! July is a resting month for many Estonians. We have waited long for the freedom and sunshine that the summer brings. It is opportunity to gather with friends, relatives, camps, missions etc. Please pray that the Lord will minister to hearts, that people who have been burdened during long winter, will experience reconnection with God. Please pray for all the children and youth camps: Generation2 camps in camp Gideon, Metonoored youth camps in Vodja school, Summer Conference in Camp Gideon – the there will be people who commit their lives to Jesus and be filled with Holy Spirit!

Yours in Christ, Thea and Kaupo Kant

• Pray for our pastors and their families.
• Pray for our youth and their summer activities.  Especially for street mission and for afterwork with people who find Jesus.
• Pray for Bible reading camp ( 27.07 to 1.08), pray for children and for the team. Pray for God’s work in camp. Pray for safety and also for good relations between participants.

Blessings,

Vilja Ventsel