Change The Map — Prayer App Focused on Buddhist Outreach
Change The Map is an iPhone application created for people who want to support Buddhist communities through focused prayer and practical engagement. The app connects a large network of intercessors and provides tools to learn, pray, and participate alongside workers and churches serving among Buddhist populations.
What the app offers
- Immediate prayer alerts for urgent requests and developing needs among Buddhist groups.
- Live, global prayer sessions led by field workers and partnering churches around the world.
- Bible-based daily devotionals and short Scripture reflections to guide your intercession.
- Small-group prayer spaces where users can connect and coordinate regular petitions.
- A monthly podcast featuring guests who serve in Buddhist contexts and share frontline insight.
- Learning resources about Buddhist beliefs and cultures to inform meaningful, respectful prayer.
- Structured prayer campaigns and short-term challenges to help sustain consistent prayer habits.
- Weekly focused prayer windows (Prayer Moments) to unite partners around specific topics.
- Simple options to invite friends and prayer partners to join specific prayers or groups.
- Personal testimonies and inspirational stories from people who once followed Buddhism and now follow Jesus.
Community and gatherings
More than 50,000 people use the app to pray together, join groups, and participate in live events. You can form or enter small prayer circles, follow urgent threads, and attend scheduled livestreams hosted by missionaries and church teams.
Stories and audio resources
Each month the app releases a podcast episode that brings perspectives from workers, converts, and ministry leaders serving in the Buddhist world. In addition, the platform highlights real-life stories from Buddhist-background believers to encourage and inform supporters.
Suggested alternative
Scorbit (Free) — A recommended, no-cost option for those seeking a similar set of prayer and tracking features with a different interface and user base.
Purpose and mission
The aim of Change The Map is to motivate and equip people to pray intentionally and take action so Buddhists everywhere can encounter Jesus’ love, hope, and grace. The app provides both devotional material and practical ways to participate, helping users move from concern to consistent, informed intercession.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free