Report from the Summit
Report from the Summit, Register for 2026
Dear Friends,
I've just returned from several weeks overseas, first at the International Summit in Dubai, and then sharing the vision of 10 Days throughout India as we travelled to nine different cities in just two weeks.
While we were in Dubai, we were aware of the "rumors of war" that were swirling at the time. This Saturday, it was quite a shock to see that those rumors had given way to a shooting war. We are thanking God that the Summit came off and that our attendees were able to leave the region before the war started. That said, we are also requesting prayer for those who are currently stranded and unable to travel back to their homes, as well as those whose nations are currently engulfed in war.
Report from the Summit
The International Summit in Dubai was most of all, time spent in the presence of God. The focus was on being with the Lord, sitting at His feet in worship, intercession, and listening prayer, and hearing His voice personally and through one another. From out of this place, about 60 participants from all six continents experienced warm fellowship and meaningful connections with one another.
There were memorable moments as Pakistani and Indian believers exchanged prayers for one another and embraced one another. Times of listening prayer in the group led to highly personal application from the Holy Spirit. In our corporate times of worship, the Lord would often speak very specifically through multiple witnesses, confirming His direction to each of us personally and to us as a group.
One highlight for me was watching an advance screening of the new film "10 Days" while sitting next to one of the main characters, and being in the room with many others who were key parts of the film. The showing brought a sense of weightiness to our future gatherings. We were "in the room" with believers who have suffered persecution for their faith--but at the same time, we were all together as "earthen vessels" --those incredible believers are also completely normal human beings just like us. There was incredible encouragement flowing around the table as lovers of God from many nations enjoyed fellowship together. Really, following Jesus is not difficult. Have faith in Him. Love one another. Walk with the Holy Spirit. Hope in the coming Kingdom.
This year, many of our international leaders from various nations took stronger leadership roles at the Summit. This included Pastor W from Pakistan, Daniel and Estell Brink of South Africa, Edward Matovu of Uganda, Raj Kartha of India, and Cecilia Jose from the Dominican Republic. Of course, none of this would have been possible without our host, Bhavesh Nagda from the UAE, who opened the doors for us to gathering at this central location. In light of the dangerous conditions currently in Dubai, we request special prayers of protection and open doors for the gospel for Bhavesh and other believers serving the Lord in that great city.
We also took this time as a gathered body to appoint some new leaders. Kirk Fraiser is taking up Liz Adleta's old role as the new International Coordinator. Julio and Noemi Vallejos are stepping into a new, yet to be defined role as our worship directors for 10 Days.
Moving forward, our plan is to continue meeting internationally every 3-4 years. In between, our goal is to host 1-3 regional summits per year in different parts of the world so that more and more people can have a transforming experience in the presence of God, leading to more and more "upper room" prayer gatherings around the globe each year.
It's simple, but it works. God's presence changes everything. And, God's presence makes us one. We give Him thanks for this year's incredible gathering even as the earth shakes and Kingdoms rise and fall in the Middle East.
Jonathan Friz
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