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There is nothing more vital to a healthy, mature ministry than prayer. Without having a strong, vibrant culture of prayer, a ministry cannot become all God has purposed for it to be. It is through corporate prayer that we can grow as a body together, we touch the heart of God together, we bend the ear of God together, and together we listen to hear God speak back to us. Before Christ’s life, death, burial, resurrection and ascension, common individuals like you and me did not have access to go directly to the throne of grace. At that time the priests – those especially called and ordained because they were born into a chosen bloodline – went before the Lord on behalf of the people. But now because of Christ everyone who accepts Jesus as Lord is of the royal priesthood, and can boldly and confidently go before the throne of grace and find mercy in the time of need.
Corporate prayer service is a time when the royal priesthood (that all of us) prays together. Everyone one of us, whether leading prayer or not, has an active role to play during the prayer service. These roles can include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
Role | Description |
Prayer Leader | This person is responsible for the overall direction of the complete prayer service. He/she will give directives throughout the prayer service. |
Prayer Starter | This person will begin the prayer service with a few scripture readings and a prayer of praise. He/she may also include a song of praise. |
Prayer Team | This consists of designated individuals who should be prepared to take the lead in prayer at anytime during the prayer service as directed by the Prayer Leader |
The Congregation | This is any and everyone in attendance at the prayer service. All should come to prayer with the intention of getting involved in the prayer service. This is done by audibly and physically showing signs of agreement with the prayers being prayed. The congregation may also be asked to turn and pray for or with one another in small groups |
Listen to the audio teaching for the continuation of this discussion. The discussion includes
- How to perform the role of: “Prayer Starter”
- How to perform the role of: “Prayer Team”
- How to perform the role of: “the Congregation”
- How to pray the scriptures
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