South Asia Field Strategy Coordinator David Phillips was diagnosed with colon cancer this week in Bangkok, Thailand.

The tumor was discovered during a regular check-up. The cancer does not appear to have spread throughout his body.

"Please pray for David and [his wife,] Naomi as they finish up some work this week and prepare for surgery, which will take place this coming Sunday, July 26, in Bangkok," said Todd Aebischer, Asia-Pacific regional communications coordinator.

--Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region