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...adoring God, interceding for the congregation and its community, for the whole Church, and for the world

ForMinistry Resources



Why You Should Start a Prayer Room in Your Church
Terry Teykl
Jan-03-2005
Jesus said, "My house will be a house of prayer." Our churches have rooms for offices, music practice, youth events, meetings, even one for the janitor. Yet when it comes to prayer, we have no room. Here's why you should.   more...

Having a Bad Prayer Day? 5 Tips for Getting in Touch with God
John McGowan C.Ss.R.
Jul-26-2004
We all have days when our prayers seem to drop to the ground the moment they pass through our lips. John McGowan shares five practical tips on how to work through those inevitable bad prayer days.   more...

Different Prayer Styles for Different Kids
Kathy Chateau
Jul-20-2004
All children are smart in one way or another and all are spiritual, too. Just as there are many ways to learn, so also there are many ways to pray. We can enhance our spiritual lives by walking through and trying out different doors. As teachers, we can use these diverse doors when we teach children to pray.   more...

Intercessory Prayer for Governing Authorities
Mennonite Central Committee
In its Advocacy Handbook, the Mennonite Central Committee offers principles and suggestions you and your church can use to pray for government officials and public policy decisions.   more...

Best Resources from Around the Web

Hosting A Prayer Booth at a Community Festival
located on www.newlifeministries-nlm.org
Kinney Cathcart describes a unique community outreach project: hosting a prayer booth at a community fair/festival.

Prayer and Evangelism
located on www.newlifeministries-nlm.org
Church planting pastor Hal Seed says that his outlook on outreach was changed dramatically when, for 30 days, he prayed this simple prayer: "Lord, I don't ask for much. Just give me your heart for the lost." As a result, he gained new eyes and a new heart for people who need to come to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

Prayer Journaling: A Way to Pray
located on www.domestic-church.com
Prayer Journalling is a form of prayer. In it, you express your thoughts in writing instead of orally or silently. It is not like a diary - you don't use a prayer journal to record daily details - but more like a travel record of your spiritual journey.

What to Pray for Non-Christians
located on www.navpress.com
11 specific things, all pulled from Scripture, you can pray for non-Christian friends, family, and those around the world.

Writing Prayers for Alternative Worship
located on www.alternativeworship.org
Many people who lead prayer in their church often write out their prayers. But does this work as effectively in more spontaneous alternative worship services? How can it be done more effectively? Here some tips, some common mistakes, and some ideas.


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