Developing a Prayer Strategy for Your Church
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By Pat Allen During an annual retreat for the 30-member "prayer council" that governs Hillcrest Church's prayer ministry, one of our women, Jane, had a dream about the next phase of prayer ministry the Lord wanted us to initiate. Little did we know its impact or the need that would develop for it. But, God knew and He brought it to our attention! |
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By Dennis Conner Having been involved in all levels of the sports world for 50 years I found that there is clearly one “common thread” evident in all successful teams: each had a “game plan” prior to going on the field or court! |
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When I help churches develop prayer strategies there are five steps I encourage them to follow.
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I believe that each church’s prayer strategy will be different. Mistakes are often made with prayer ministry, when we simply try to copy something another church did that works. If we do not have a clear direction from the Holy Spirit to do so, that practice can be a big flop. But developing a unique prayer strategy can be a daunting task. What do you do when—like most churches—you don’t have someone who gets the starting point in a dream like Jane of Hillcrest Church. As I help churches strategize, I offer two practical “jumping off points” to develop strategy around. |
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When developing new strategies, companies often hire consultants to help them walk through the process. Have you ever thought of bringing in a consultant to help your church develop its prayer strategy? Church prayer ministry consultants can help you and your team navigate the passages of developing a prayer strategy. Like a good harbor master guiding a ship in, they can help you avoid the sandbars as you map out your church’s prayer plan. |
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