Are you prayer warrior and want to know how you can pray for NBC, our current students or your fellow alumni? We value your prayers. Here is a list of requests and praise items that have been shared recently. These are updated every 6-12 months or as new updates are received.
Do you need prayer or have an item of praise that you want others to share in? Please email your praise and prayer requests to jason@nipawin.org. Include:
- Name (plus your maiden name while you were a student)
- Spouse's name
- Years you started attending at NBC
- Prayer item
(Updated June 17, 2026)
PRAY for Jason Elford (President) and the MLT - that they will have wisdom in order to teach the Word effectively in our ever changing society.
PRAY for the instructors (Chad Hardy, Jordan Bergen, Doug Harkness, Brad Lytle, Jay Postnikoff) for wisdom and clarity as they prepare and teach their courses and grade assignments. Pray that they would continue to teach God’s Word faithfully and carefully.
PRAY for continued faithful support through prayer and finances.
Pray for the Snider Hall dorm project - there is still much work to be done before the beginning of the fall semester.
(Updated June 17, 2026)
PRAY for those they talk to at various events as they grow in their faith and trust God with some hard questions about life and direction.
PRAY for more laborers and that they wouldn't be distracted.
PRAY for the Ethnos Connect meetings at headquarters in Durham, ON (May 31-June 14)
PRAY for their upcoming events in June & July: June 25-28 Terry is preaching 3 sessions at Madge Lake Bible Camp for Russell Alliance Church; July 27- 29 Waldheim, SK missions conference
PRAY for their children, Austin and Sharla, who are expecting their second child at the end of June.
PRAY for Rosie to manage her Parkinson's symptoms well.
The Banmans serve with Ethnos Canada
PRAY for the funds needed for the construction of the new ministry centre - they are growing in number and the space is needed. Pray that they would be able to move in soon and be able to use the facility. They are currently working on the bathrooms but the completion is slow because the workers get moved from job to job and they need to paint but need the funds to purchase the paint and supplies. They still need to purchase appliances and furniture for the kitchen. Please pray that the Lord would touch the hearts of those that will get excited about seeing this work completed and that the joy of giving will be a blessing for both the ministry here and for the giver.
PRAISE for their son Jaxon's recovery from surgery on his leg. There is still 6 months of recovery to go before he can play competitive sports but he is walking and run and moving without any noticeable limp.
The Penners serve with with Commission to Every Nation in El Cacolote, Mexico.
PRAY for wisdom and safety in flights as some of these are covering large areas.
PRAY for rhythms in their week that include community.
PRAY for wisdom and grace as they continue to figure out parenthood & marriage.
PRAY for wisdom in when and what to buy for a house.
PRAY for Naomi & the kids when Noah is gone for multi-day flights.
PRAISE for the community they have in Nipawin and through their prayer letters.
The Wahlstroms serve with NCEM.