How to Create a Prayer System at Your Church
Larry Barker
Vice President Church Strategy and Training
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Larry Barker has been in full-time ministry for more than 40 years. A pastor and church planter both in America and Romania, he recently led a church in East Texas through a church replant. He is also a certified coach and church consultant. He has held the position of Church Planting Director in North America since 2007 and was recently named Director of Church Health. Passionate about raising up a generation of church planters, his vision is for them to transform communities with the gospel and help churches “Activate God’s Church God’s Way.” Larry and his wife Shelby have three children: Ben (Kimi), Meredith (Kody), and Matt (Allison). He enjoys traveling with his wife, coaching and mentoring leaders, running, reading, and hanging out with his seven grandchildren.
In this first module we will have you think about whether or not you and your church would be described by Jesus and how that may be impacting you and your ministry. You will also be introduced to a simple outline and model of praying based on the word P.R.A.Y.
In this lesson you will learn a simple outline and method you can use to teach others to pray and that you could use yourself.
Reflect on the statement made in the video, "he who kneels the most stands the best".
In this lesson you will take a look at 1 Corinthians 12:12 and think about why creating a prayer system in important.
Take some time to reflect on current, specific needs in your church/ministry right now using a simple prayer matrix tool provided in the resources for you to download.
Download the included "Prayer Ladder" resource to think through this lesson as you construct a prayer ladder around at least 1 of your 4 top, current prayer needs.
This lesson will encourage your to become a praying leader and create rhythms to set aside regular times of prayer as well as provide you tools. Make sure to download and print the worksheet for sessions 2 and 3 about "12 Steps to a Personal Prayer Retreat"
In this lesson you will be challenged to think about how you can create a regular rhythm of prayer in your life to spend focused and more lengthy times in prayer.
Learn 12 simple steps to make your personal prayer retreat a success
List of recommended prayer resources
