Prayer & Children

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TODAY'S TREND How to Pray An Ellis Research survey for Facts & Trends finds just 16% of pastors are very satisfied with thier personal prayer lives, 47% are somewhat satisfied, 30% somewhat dissatisfied and 7% very dissatisfied. Their median amount of prayer time per day is 30 minutes. During that time, a typical pastor spends 12 minutes with prayer requests, 8 in quiet time, 7 giving thanks, 7 more in praise, and 5 confessing sin. The top 5 things they pray for are individual congregation member’s needs, congregation’s spiritual health, wisdom in leading church, spiritual growth for church, and personal spirtual growth. (Facts & Trends 5/6/05) Source: Churchleaders.com Here are some tips for your personal prayer life as well as ways to encourage prayer in your children's ministry: A Snuggle Prayer Prayer Walk Prayer Bands Got Prayer? 5 Can’t-Miss KidMin14 Preconference Sessions (and a Giveaway)