Rafiki Day of Prayer
Join us July 20, 2026 from around the world
Watch a special message from Executive Director Karen Elliott
Thank you for your interest in praying for the work of Rafiki! God has truly blessed us with faithful partners who continually bring this ministry before his throne.
We invite you to read this special message from Karen Elliott before beginning your prayer journey with us.
Dear Rafikis,
One of the last conversations Rosemary Jensen and I shared before she went home to glory centered on the future of Rafiki's ministry. She was filled with excitement over the opportunities God was opening for the Rafiki Bible Study, Bible distribution, and Christian education. She was especially encouraged by the expanding reach of the Rafiki Bible Study throughout Africa and by the growth of Rafiki Classical Academy, one of her final projects.
Rosemary always looked to the future, seeking new ways to glorify God by making disciples and strengthening his Church.
Today, God continues to open doors that reflect that vision. Through your prayers, faithful service, and generous support, he has enabled Rafiki to provide Bible studies, Bibles, theological resources, and Christian education to churches, schools, pastors, teachers, and students across Africa. This year, we have seen God provide remarkable opportunities to expand this work:
New outreach opportunities in South Sudan through partnerships with Anglican church leaders.
Churches in Kenya using the Rafiki Bible Study to disciple new believers.
More than 1000 teachers in Uganda receiving biblical worldview training and the Rafiki Bible Study.
197 partner schools across Africa use the Rafiki Curriculum and Rafiki Bible Study to provide Christ-centered education to thousands of students.
Continued Bible and theological resource distribution throughout all ten Rafiki countries. By the end of 2026, God willing, Rafiki will have distributed more than 700,000 Bibles across Africa.
Development of the Rafiki Complete Bible Commentary to equip pastors across Africa.
Continued growth of Rafiki Classical Academy as a model for classical Christian education.
With so many opportunities before us, we continue to seek God's wisdom, provision, and guidance for the years ahead.
Join us in prayer as we ask the Lord to:
open doors for the Rafiki Bible Study in new countries, churches, and schools throughout Africa.
bless the outreach in South Sudan and strengthen our partnerships with church leaders there.
use the Rafiki Bible Study to disciple new believers in Kenya and wherever the gospel is advancing.
equip teachers in Uganda and throughout Africa to faithfully teach from a biblical worldview.
continue providing Bibles and theological resources to pastors, churches, schools, and families across Africa.
bless the completion and future impact of the Rafiki Complete Bible Commentary as it equips pastors to faithfully proclaim God's Word.
guide the continued growth of Rafiki Classical Academy as we look forward to building a permanent school at the Home Office.
raise up the missionaries, faculty, and national leaders needed for our expanding ministries.
provide the resources necessary for Rafiki to faithfully steward every opportunity God places before us.
continue using Rafiki to cultivate the next generation of godly contributors in Africa and around the world.
Thank you for partnering with us in prayer!
Your Rafiki,
Karen Elliott
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Rafiki means "friend" in Swahili and depicts the purpose of the Foundation—to help people know God and raise their standard of living with excellence and integrity. We do this through Bible Study and classical Christian education.
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