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How Should A Prayer Leader Build Their Pastor Into a Prayer Champion?
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/how-should-a-prayer-leader-build-their-pastor-into-a-prayer-champ
2019-03-23T22:03:59.000Z
2019-03-23T22:03:59.000Z
Phil Miglioratti
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/PhilMiglioratti
<div><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>How Should A Prayer Leader Build Their Pastor Into a Prayer Champion?</em></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Members of the "Prayer Leaders" forum on Pray.Network have ben asked to respond to this question.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Their replies, indicating their insights, experiences, lessons learned, are below.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We invite you to add your feedback to their comments . . .</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Phil Miglioratti</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pray.Network Curator</span></p></div>
Prayer Guides? or Prayer Guides!
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/agree-diasagree
2016-07-02T20:05:16.000Z
2016-07-02T20:05:16.000Z
Reimagine Curator
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/PrayerINC
<div><p>By Sing Oldham</p>
<p>Phil Miglioratti opened the winter leadership meeting of PrayerLink asking whether Southern Baptists are more interested in developing <strong><em>prayer</em> guides</strong> (booklets and other resources about prayer) or <strong>prayer <em>guides</em></strong> (individuals in congregations who help guide church members to be prayer warriors in the house of God).</p>
<p>Drawing his lesson from the purification of Jesus recorded in Luke 2, Miglioratti pointed to two individuals in Scripture who serve as prayer guides for twenty-first century believers—Anna and Simeon.</p>
<p>These two relatively obscure characters in the overall narrative of Scripture were “led by the Spirit to step up at just the right moment to announce God’s redemptive moment,” Miglioratti, prayer consultant for the Illinois Baptist State Association and national coordinator of Loving Our Communities to Christ, said.</p>
<p>Noting that we know nothing about them beyond this single instance, Miglioratti observed that Anna and Simeon both frequented the house of God and were devoted to the Lord in prayer.</p>
<p>“It is interesting to note that Luke 2:40 follows Luke 2:22–39,” he added.</p>
<p>Luke 2:40 states that <em class="scripture">Jesus grew up and became strong, filled with wisdom, and God’s grace was on Him</em>.</p>
<p>“We cannot underestimate the power of prayer on people’s lives,” Miglioratti noted, urging the PrayerLink leadership team to focus its ministry objectives on creating “Luke 2:40 followers of Jesus”—those who grow strong in the Lord, who are filled with the Spirit, and who reflect the grace of God in how they live their lives.</p></div>
Prayer Walking in Tuscon Arizona
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/prayer-walking-in-tuscon-arizona
2015-01-05T13:22:55.000Z
2015-01-05T13:22:55.000Z
Lewis Turner
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/LewisTurner
<div><p>A question has been raised by a friend of mine, who is also a member of Pray!Network. Are there any who are active in prayer walking and praying for Tuscon, Az?</p>
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<p>If you know of some involved in prayer for Tuscon, please let us know. I will pass that information on to my friend.</p>
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<p>Thanks, and blessings.</p></div>
Praying from Scripture
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/praying-from-scripture
2014-08-07T14:01:35.000Z
2014-08-07T14:01:35.000Z
Susan L. Dinwiddie
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/SusanLDinwiddie
<div><p><span>I am always looking for ways to "prime" our prayer group to pray "big picture" prayers. There is a new little book (99 cents, Kindle edition) which is very helpful to this end. It consists of 777 short "prayer points" picked directly from Scripture. I highly recommend:</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pray-Without-Ceasing-Biblical-Prayer-ebook/dp/B00MGRUBQ8/">http://www.amazon.com/Pray-Without-Ceasing-Biblical-Prayer-ebook/dp/B00MGRUBQ8/</a></span></p></div>
Your Go-To Site for Prayer Leader Resources & Ideas . . .
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/your-go-to-site-for-prayer-leader-resources-ideas
2014-05-19T20:04:44.000Z
2014-05-19T20:04:44.000Z
Reimagine Curator
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/PrayerINC
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<p><br/><span class="font-size-5" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">As a prayer leader, what is your <em>go-to-site</em> to help you build and equip your team?</span></strong></span><br/><br/><span class="font-size-5" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">Phil</span></strong></span></p></div>
The Green Bean Movement for a Better World
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/the-green-bean-movement-for-a-better-world
2012-03-01T20:38:51.000Z
2012-03-01T20:38:51.000Z
Anne Cisz
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/AnneCisz
<div><div>I just wanted to share my children's new ministry...You are invited...and encouraged...to join our family in this prayer movement! Please agree with us "<strong>that our God may make us worthy of His calling, and that by His power He may bring to fruition our every desire for goodness and our every deed prompted by faith</strong>." (2 Thessalonians 1:11 paraphrase from NIV)</div>
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<div><div><div style="text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none;"><strong><em>The Green Bean Movement for a Better World</em></strong></div>
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<div style="text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none;">So often, many of us may "feel a frustration" that, due to circumstances beyond our control, we are "hindered" from doing BIG things for God. I propose that we <strong><em>CAN </em></strong>do BIG things for God in little ways. We, for example, are "just a family with many of the same struggles as many others." "Dad" works very hard to pay for the children's education, "Mom" struggles with chronic sickness, and "kids" work very hard in their classes. What can <strong><em><u>we</u></em></strong> do for <strong><em><u>God</u></em></strong>? Without getting "Dad" further into debt, "Mom" further into chronic sickness, and "kids" further into "work overload," we are doing what we can to do <strong><em>BIG</em></strong> things for God in little ways. One of those little ways is just simply praying while eating. We <strong><em>ALL</em></strong> need nutrition, regardless of our family and individual circumstances, so we encourage you to join us on our journey to do <strong><em>BIG</em></strong> things for God in little ways!</div>
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<div style="text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none;">Through something as simple as praying while eating green beans, a vegetable that may be well-liked in your home, but unfortunately, is not-so-well-liked in our home, we are expecting God to make a better world, and ultimately, glorify Himself through drawing all people to Himself. Green beans are the "underdeveloped fruit" of the plant on which they grow, so, by making our faith <strong><em>tangible</em></strong>, we are choosing to eat green beans, the vegetable that is so not pleasing to <strong><em>our</em></strong> taste buds, and praying for God to <strong><em>"develop"</em></strong> them into the <strong><em>"good fruit"</em></strong> that He has given each of us a passion for. </div>
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<div style="text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none;">In our home, as we dish out and eat our green beans, one of us, who has a passionate desire to end modern-day slavery, is praying that God would end modern-day slavery and supernaturally provide the funding for the wonderful, Godly organizations that seek to further the abolition of that horrific injustice. Another, whose desire is to end abortion, is showing faith by eating green beans and praying that God would end abortion and supernaturally provide the funding for the wonderful, Godly organizations that seek to further the abolition of that horrific slaughter. Another very obedient, "I'm only choosing to eat green beans for this prayer movement," green bean eater, who loves watching wholesome, Christian entertainment, is praying that God would "develop" much "good fruit" through Christian television and movies and supernaturally provide the necessary funding to the wonderful, Godly filmmakers in order to make that happen. Additionally, the largest consumer of green beans in our home <em>(that would be the vegetable-conscious, prayer warrior in our home)</em>, is praying for God to bring "good fruit" and supernatural funding to ALL of those necessary prayer causes, and also adds a prayer for God to make a better world by sending an awakening and a revival! </div>
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<div style="text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none;">"God...gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist." (<font face="Arial, sans-serif">Romans 4:17 NASB) Therefore, whatever</font> <font face="Arial, sans-serif">is dead or not yet existent, God is able to bring to life. Is God able to do that <strong><em>without</em></strong> us eating green beans? Of course! However, through the simple act of eating green beans, <strong><em>"the underdeveloped fruit,"</em></strong> we are <strong><em>showing God</em></strong> that we <em><strong>desperately need HIS help to make a better world</strong></em>, and, in <strong><em>simple faith</em></strong>, as we move our eating utensils to our mouths, we are simply asking <strong><em>HIM</em></strong> to move by <strong><em>"developing the good fruit"</em></strong> that we want Him to bring into existence for a better world, and ultimately, for His glory. </font></div>
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<div style="text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none;"><font face="Arial, sans-serif">Some green bean plants cling to what they wrap themselves around as they grow. We, "The Green Bean World Changers," are clinging to the promise in Zechariah 8:12, where God tells us, <strong>“The seed will grow well, the vine will yield its fruit, the ground will produce its crops, and the heavens will drop their dew. I will give all these things as an inheritance to the remnant of this people."<em> </em></strong> (NIV) Oh, how we are clinging to that verse! </font></div>
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<div style="text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none;">We desperately need God to "develop all of this good fruit," but we also need you to join us in <strong><em>The Green Bean Movement for a Better World.</em></strong> As you <em><strong>choose</strong></em> to eat your green beans, ask God what "good fruit" He wants you to pray about for a better world. It may or may not be what we are praying. Whatever He lays on <strong><em>your</em></strong> heart, pray about <strong><em>that</em></strong>! God may have already given you a passion for a particular cause, so go ahead and pray for <strong><em>that</em></strong>! Be a "Green Bean World Changer," and ask God to make a better world through "developing the good fruit" that He has given <strong><em>you</em></strong> a passion for! In addition to you joining us, we also need you to pray for us, as we also pray 2 Thessalonians 1:11 for you - <strong>that our God may make us worthy of His calling, and that by His power He may bring to fruition our every desire for goodness and our every deed prompted by faith</strong>. (paraphrase from NIV)</div>
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<p>"Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess His name." (Hebrews 13:15 NIV) We truly believe that, with God's help, and a little faith, eating green beans can make a better world! Please join us! If you like green beans, ENJOY them, and if you do not, well, think of it as a sacrifice that is pleasing to God! Regardless of how your taste buds "feel" about them, and regardless of your circumstances, grab some green beans - we've got a world to change - in Jesus' name...for <strong><em>HIS</em></strong> glory!</p>
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Praying through.
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/praying-through
2012-02-22T14:04:51.000Z
2012-02-22T14:04:51.000Z
Ken Price
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/KenPrice
<div><p>Shalom!!! Anyone wanna pray???</p><p class="attachment"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9650939068?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">401019_377383255609381_100000131306998_1697434_105020538_n.jpg</a></p></div>
Developing a website/blog to connect people to pray over our city
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/developing-a-website-blog-to-connect-people-to-pray-over-our-city
2012-01-27T17:44:58.000Z
2012-01-27T17:44:58.000Z
Jennifer Weed
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/JenniferWeed
<div><p>Hi Everyone,</p>
<p> I've been asked to help develop/manage a website/blog that we hope will be a tool to connect people who have a heart to pray for our city. We will inform them of specific prayer needs as they arise; we'll post Scripture and Scripture-based prayers for the leaders of our metro-B'ham area (includes 7 counties, 92 cities); and we'll encourage people to comment with their own prayers. We also hope it will help give the various city-wide prayer ministries a connecting point so that we can work together more efficiently and effectively.</p>
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<p>My question is this: Has anyone out there done something like this before for their city? If so, can you share any helpful tips or advice; do(s) and don't(s); etc? We would be most grateful for any input.</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Jennifer</p></div>
Chan: Christians pray incorrectly. Agree?
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/chan-christians-pray-incorrectly-agree
2011-12-15T15:06:30.000Z
2011-12-15T15:06:30.000Z
Reimagine Curator
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/PrayerINC
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Try this as a prayer format
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/try-this-as-a-prayer-format
2011-07-19T18:21:10.000Z
2011-07-19T18:21:10.000Z
Reimagine Curator
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/PrayerINC
<div><div><p>This came in an e-newsletter from Ken Blanchard - use the format when training leadership -</p>
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<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;">"If you are ready to start working on your legacy as a leader . . . explore leadership from four perspectives:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>The Heart—Motivation and Character</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>The Head—Assumptions and Beliefs</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>The Hands—Application and Behavior</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino;"><strong>The Habits—Daily Recalibration of Commitment"</strong></span></li>
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<p>Share a scripture foundation as a lead-in to each of the perspectives.</p>
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New Resource on Fresh Way to Pray
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/new-resource-on-fresh-way-to
2011-07-13T12:33:47.000Z
2011-07-13T12:33:47.000Z
Reimagine Curator
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/PrayerINC
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<div><p><span><span><span><span><strong>Don’t just settle for <u>information</u> about prayer. Experience a fresh <u>application</u> that can ignite a movement of prayer in your church.</strong></span></span></span></span></p>
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Found a Resource
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/found-a-resource
2011-07-06T20:57:17.000Z
2011-07-06T20:57:17.000Z
Reimagine Curator
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/PrayerINC
<div><div><p><strong>Prayer Resource</strong></p>
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House of Prayer - a Daniel Henderson posting
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/house-of-prayer-a-daniel-1
2011-06-19T17:03:14.000Z
2011-06-19T17:03:14.000Z
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<p><span><span><span>Few would argue Jesus’ declared intention that “His house” (today the assembled church and our physical bodies as His living temples) should be a house of prayer (Mark 11:17; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19). However, the romance of this idea often eclipses the reality of it in many churches.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span>I know pastors who publicly declare that their congregation is a “house of prayer”, which amounts to little more than receiving and distributing prayer requests. Others consider their occasional prayer events as tantamount to being a house of prayer. If we dilute the New Testament model and spiritual essence of the house of prayer Jesus had in mind, we have missed the goal and sadly deceived ourselves into a substandard experience of His presence and power.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span><strong>The Original Intent</strong></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span>The Old Testament Temple was built as a dwelling place of God’s holy presence and a center of sacred worship, prayer, and sacrifice. In reviewing Solomon’s original dedicatory prayer for the Temple (2 Chronicles 6:12-42), I’ve been impressed with the frequent mentions of prayer. After Solomon’s prayer, the glory of the Lord filled the Temple. The people fell to their faces in awe-inspired worship. The Lord reminded them that this temple would exist as the focal point at which His people would humble themselves and pray, and seek His face – turning from their wicked ways for healing and restoration (2 Chronicles 7:14).</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span>But what does this spiritual reality look like for your church and mine today? What does Jesus desire of us each week if we are to be an authentic house of prayer indeed, not just in word? I think the model of His own disciples in their priorities and approach created a standard every leader and believer should consider. Here are six salient observations from the model of the church from the Book of Acts.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span><strong>Six Biblical Indicators of a True House of Prayer</strong></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span><strong>1. Prayer was the priority over all self-centered activities –</strong> Jesus' anger over the Temple money changers was rooted in the self-serving system created by the religious leaders in order to use the funds from the sales of sacrificial animals for their own gain. He called it a “den of thieves.” A real house of prayer is a place of humility, sacrifice, and spiritual pursuit, not religious enterprise that exists for the reputational, financial, or egotistical advancement of the leaders.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span><strong>2. Prayer was the birthplace of all vision and ministry –</strong>Based on Christ’s instruction, the church was birthed from the womb of a 10-day corporate prayer experience in the Upper Room (Acts 1:12 – 2:1). This became the pattern of the early church. In Acts 13:1-3 we see extraordinary prayer as the launching pad of mission expansion. Today, much of our ministry aspirations and plans are the fruit of planning, discussion, borrowed ideas from books, and the need for a new “BHAG”-- rather than the fruit of hearing from the Spirit in the context of extraordinary prayer.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span><strong>3. Prayer was a consistent corporate experience at the same level of priority as all other activities – </strong>The core spiritual culture of the early church as a house of prayer was best described in Acts 2:42, where the entire congregation was continually committed to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and the prayers. Today, very few churches prioritize a consistent church-wide experience of passionate prayer. Our gyms, fellowship halls, ball fields, and classrooms buzz with constant activities while our prayer meetings are almost non-existent.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span><strong>4. Prayer was the primary resolve and resource in the face of any challenge – </strong>The example of the early church leaders and congregation in Acts 4:23-31 demonstrates their understanding of the meaning of a house of prayer. In the face of threats and persecution they gathered the entire congregation to worship and pray, asking for a greater infilling of the Holy Spirit for a bold advancement of the Gospel. Today, we too easily seek to solve problems via human reason and ecclesiastical muscle.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span><strong>5. Prayer was modeled first in the leadership culture – </strong>I often point to Acts 6:1-7 as a powerful model for a biblical leadership culture. Refusing to personally administer the feeding program for the widows, the early leaders selected other competent leaders for this task so they could maintain the priorities of “prayer and the ministry of the word.” Supernatural blessing and expansion followed (see v. 7). A real house of prayer is guided by leaders who spend extraordinary amounts of time together in prayer because they have a conviction that this is the source of power, unity, direction, and blessing.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span><strong>6. Prayer was the means of God-glorifying power and provision – </strong>Whether it was the church praying for boldness, the saints gathering to intercede for Peter’s release from prison, or Paul and Silas praying at midnight from the belly of the Philippian jail -- we realize that the church viewed prayer as the means of doing the work of Christ in the power of Christ. This is the DNA of a house of prayer. Again, our churches must ask honest questions about our reliance on modern ministry tools and our neglect of passionate, persevering prayer.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span><strong>7. Prayer was the fuel for Spirit-inspired mission accomplishment – </strong>In a true house of prayer, prayer is not the end – but the means to the end. Prayer exists to empower us to accomplish the Great Commission of Christ in the power of Christ and for the glory of Christ. There is no other way to do His work and reach this lost world with the truth of the good news. The apostles prayed to know Him and make Him known through the enablement of the Holy Spirit. Both were core to their understanding of a house of prayer.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span>My friend, Pastor Jim Cymbala, has often said that the greatest answer to prayer is more prayer. The ideals we’ve just explored help us understand why. May the Lord help us to make His church a true house of prayer, not just by our declaration of the idea but through our resolute demonstration of the ideal of the New Testament.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span><span><span><em>Copyright © 2011 Daniel Henderson. All rights reserved.</em></span></span></span></p>
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Become a "PC" Congregation ~ a Praying Church!
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/become-a-pc-congregation-a
2011-04-28T12:47:22.000Z
2011-04-28T12:47:22.000Z
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<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Brooklyn Tabernacle's Jim Cymbala: </strong>"I have seen many new believers repeatedly make futile attempts at victorious living in their own strength. But as they mature spiritually, they start to see their need for divine assistance and are driven to a deeper prayer life. Unfortunately, when it comes to evangelistic outreach, we often overlook this discipline. We discount the truth that for us to be effective in our efforts to expand Christ’s kingdom on earth, the Holy Spirit’s power must be our source. Do we really believe that God can bring anyone to Himself?" <a href="http://trackit.outreach.com/t/434466/13849479/1128916/0/" target="_blank"><em>Read more »</em></a></font></p>
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Confessing Sin
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/confessing-sin
2011-03-24T20:38:47.000Z
2011-03-24T20:38:47.000Z
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<h3><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://trackit.outreach.com/t/431451/14369617/1127926/0/" target="_blank">6 Things to Do When Someone Confesses Sin</a></span></h3>
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Resources for Prayer Leaders
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/resources-for-prayer-leaders-1
2011-03-21T19:56:53.000Z
2011-03-21T19:56:53.000Z
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Resources ~ Downloadable Prayer Studies
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/resources-downloadable-prayer
2011-02-21T18:14:34.000Z
2011-02-21T18:14:34.000Z
Reimagine Curator
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/PrayerINC
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<tbody><tr><td align="left" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><p>Pastor, when Rick Ezell leads his church to pray on Wednesday nights, he begins with brief teaching on prayer. Over the past couple of years, we've published these in series.</p>
<p>These simple, one-to-two-page studies on prayer are ideal for a Wednesday evening, Sunday evening, or other time when you lead a less formal Bible study time.</p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img src="http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/images/lwcI_crd_Pray_Jesus_138x150.jpg" align="right" border="0" height="150" hspace="3" width="138"/></font>Access the individual studies here...</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://link.p0.com/u.d?U4GkSHhUkuyrJZ8NNMxs=41" target="_blank"><b>Great Prayers, Six Brief Studies in Prayer</b></a>dealing with great pray-ers like Paul, Nehemiah, Elijah, Jesus, and others</p>
<p><a href="http://link.p0.com/u.d?QYGkSHhUkuyrJZ8NNMxh=51" target="_blank"><b>Praying Like Jesus, 10 Brief Studies in Prayer</b></a> based on the prayers of Jesus</p>
<p><a href="http://link.p0.com/u.d?XYGkSHhUkuyrJZ8NNMxm=61" target="_blank"><b>Prayer that Changed History: 7 Brief Studies of Prayer</b></a> in the book of Acts</p>
<p><a href="http://link.p0.com/u.d?S4GkSHhUkuyrJZ8NNMxb=71" target="_blank"><b>The Power of Praying in God's Name, 12 Brief Studies of Prayer</b></a> on the Names of God</p>
<p><a href="http://link.p0.com/u.d?MYGkSHhUkuyrJZ8NNMxQ=81" target="_blank"><b>Being the Answer to Jesus' Prayer, 16 Brief Studies in Prayer</b></a> from John 17</p>
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<p><span>Teach them to pray, Pastor!<br/><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img src="http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/images/lwcI_crd_pst_craigsigwhite_88x60.gif" align="baseline" border="0" hspace="0"/> </font></span><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br/><a href="mailto:webb.craig@gmail.com" target="_blank">Craig Webb</a>, Editor<br/>View back issues of <a href="http://link.p0.com/u.d?TYGkSHhUkuyrJZ8NNMxV=91" target="_blank">Pastors Today</a> or view sermons and preaching articles in <a href="http://link.p0.com/u.d?EYGkSHhUkuyrJZ8NNMxK=101" target="_blank">Proclaim Online</a>.</font></p>
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<p>Here are the titles of <a href="http://link.p0.com/u.d?V4GkSHhUkuyrJZ8NNMw5=131" target="_blank">all six model sermon manuscripts</a>:</p>
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<li>The Priority of Praying Together (Acts 6:1-5)</li>
<li>The Critical Mass That Unleashes God’s Will (Revelation 8:1-5)</li>
<li>Why We Believe Better Than We Behave Concerning Prayer (James 4:1-2)</li>
<li>Principles for a Powerful Prayer Meeting, Part 1 (Acts 12:1-11)</li>
<li>Principles for a Powerful Prayer Meeting, Part 2 (Acts 12:1-11)</li>
<li>The Great Awakening (Romans 1:18; Joel 2) (This sermon was preached as a part of the prayer summit service which is available as a complimentary download.)</li>
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<blockquote><p>Access <a href="http://link.p0.com/u.d?WYGkSHhUkuyrJZ8NNMw-=141" target="_blank"><b>When the Church Prays, 6-Sermon Series on Corporate Prayer here ...</b></a></p>
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Pulpit Ministry
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/pulpit-ministry
2011-01-15T17:55:19.000Z
2011-01-15T17:55:19.000Z
Mark S Mirza
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/MarkSMirza
<div><p>Lewis Turner has "gently" nudged me to start this Discussion, SO, let's talk about this:</p>
<p>1st) Definition of a "Pulpit Ministry" is simply, people praying WHILE your pastor is preaching,</p>
<p>2nd) Let's begin by talking about experiences either YOU HAVE or that you have read about.</p>
<p>I help churches start prayer ministries and this is a HUGE part of prayer ministries that we start.</p>
<p>So, let's discuss...(thanks Lewis, this does need to get out there).</p>
<p> </p><p class="attachment"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9651168256?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pulpit Ministry Loose Sheets.pdf</a></p></div>
From the Pray! Archives ~ A Spirit-Changed Church
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/from-the-pray-archives-a-1
2010-12-23T21:45:17.000Z
2010-12-23T21:45:17.000Z
Reimagine Curator
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/PrayerINC
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<p><span class="headings" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; font-variant: normal; color: #333333;">Spirit-Charged Church</span><span class="bodtext" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; font-variant: normal; color: #333333;"><br/></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">by Daniel Henderson</span></p>
<p><span class="bodtext" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; font-variant: normal; color: #333333;">“Why should we pray aloud together?” asked a college student in my Sunday school class. “It says right here in black and white . . .<br/><br/><a name="Spirit_charged_church" href="http://links.mkt1665.com/ctt?kn=40&m=36094782&r=MTE2NDQ1NTUxOQS2&b=3&j=ODk5MzIwNTES1&mt=1&rt=0" target="_blank" id="Spirit_charged_church">Read Complete Article >></a></span></p></div>
Congregation Prayer Requests
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/congregation-prayer-requests
2010-10-29T14:34:45.000Z
2010-10-29T14:34:45.000Z
Debi Nelson
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/DebiNelson
<div>How do you receive prayer requests from the congregation, written or electronic? We currently give the congregation the opportunity to write prayer requests on their tithe envelope however we will be changing that in the near future and would like to direct them to our website but we're not sure the best way to do that - would LOVE some feedback.</div>
THE SEVEN QUESTIONS ~ Staying Focused & Faithful
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/the-seven-questions-staying
2010-10-19T20:22:13.000Z
2010-10-19T20:22:13.000Z
Reimagine Curator
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/PrayerINC
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Times New Roman">As we partner with the Holy Spirit by serving the prayer movement, our goal is to increase prayer and improve praying ... administration, newsletters and websites, activities and 40 day prayer guides are important to the work but only as they serve our consuming passion and compelling vision.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Times New Roman">How are we revealing a clear and compelling vision of what God is calling our network/team/ministry to achieve as part of the prayer movement?</p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Times New Roman">How are we reaching out to a diversity of people, ministries, congregations who share our passion for a prayed for city/planet?</p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Times New Roman">How are we releasing the stories of God's work among us and through our cooperative efforts?</p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Times New Roman">How are we receiving and relating to underrepresented segments of the Body of Christ?</p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Times New Roman">How are we recognizing the gifting of every partner and welcoming their full participation?</p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Times New Roman">How are we resourcing and reproducing those who are partnering with us?</p>
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Prayer Definitions and Quotes About Prayer
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/prayer-definitions-and-quotes
2010-10-12T05:48:19.000Z
2010-10-12T05:48:19.000Z
Dennis Owen Shepherd
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/DennisOwenShepherd
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<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">"Prayer is a way to bring God into the lives of others so that He will do for them what they cannot do for themselves."</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">--Adapted from <u>Praying God’s Heart (Prayers that Make a Difference)</u> by Alvin VanderGriend. ), in Connection! (Devotions for Every Day Life) on <a href="http://www.harvestprayer.com">www.harvestprayer.com</a></span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"> [I believe this is how we should <b>view Prayer</b>.]:</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">“There is, to be sure, a good bit of anxiety among us. But that's not the same as urgency. Anxiety wears us down. Urgency calls us forward. Maybe instead of just dismissing lines like, ‘The end of all things is near,’ we ought to let them linger in our hearts and minds to provoke a sense of urgency in us.”</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">--FROM: “Urgency” Reflection by Anthony B. Robinson in Stillspeaking Devotional on <a href="http://www.t">www.</a><span title=""><a id="qa_compose1" class="email fontLink" href="http://mrd.mail.yahoo.com/compose?To=dailydevotional%40ucc.org" name="qa_compose1" target="new"><font color="#0081C2">dailydevotional@ucc.org</font></a> </span> (August 27, 2010).</span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">“…if we are to fully cooperate and follow the prayer-teachings of our Lord, He needs our minds plus our imaginations..”</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">--Rosalind Rinker FROM the Preface for the book, <b>Communicating Love Through Prayer,</b> (Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House), 1966</span></p></div>
So many needs to pray for--Can we find a way to seek God's Love as we pray?
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/so-many-needs-to-pray-forcan
2010-10-12T05:11:58.000Z
2010-10-12T05:11:58.000Z
Lewis Turner
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/LewisTurner
<div>With so many churches, their prayer time is mostly for 'needy' requests--many of which are genuine requests. How do we move and encourage people to seek God's Love as the focus of our prayers?<br/></div>
PrayKids - Prayer Resources for Children
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/praykids-prayer-resources-for
2010-08-24T14:58:30.000Z
2010-08-24T14:58:30.000Z
Reimagine Curator
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/PrayerINC
<div><br/><br/><img title="Let's Pray for Buddhists" src="http://contenta.mkt1665.com/ra/2010/26047/08/35703784/TV.jpg" alt="Let's Pray for Buddhists" border="0" height="95" width="95"/> <span style="font-size: 7pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Let's Pray for the Entertainment World</span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br/> <br/>
1. Father,
give wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to entertainment decision...<br/> <br/> <a name="12aa35609c383950_entertainment" href="http://links.mkt1665.com/ctt?kn=48&m=35703784&r=MTE0OTI2MjcyMAS2&b=0&j=Nzk4OTc5ODES1&mt=1&rt=0" target="_blank">Read Complete Prayer >></a></span></span> <span style="font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a name="12aa35609c383950_pushing_the_limit" href="http://links.mkt1665.com/ctt?kn=14&m=35703784&r=MTE0OTI2MjcyMAS2&b=0&j=Nzk4OTc5ODES1&mt=1&rt=0" target="_blank"></a></span></span> <span style="font-family: Arial;"><a name="12aa35609c383950_military_families_3" href="http://links.mkt1665.com/ctt?kn=23&m=35703784&r=MTE0OTI2MjcyMAS2&b=0&j=Nzk4OTc5ODES1&mt=1&rt=0" target="_blank"><br/></a><br/><br/></span></span><img title="The Heart Pounding Hike" src="http://contenta.mkt1665.com/ra/2010/26047/08/35703784/Hike.jpg" alt="The Heart Pounding Hike" border="0" height="110" width="95"/> <span style="font-size: 7pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Heart-Pounding Hike<br/></span></strong></span> <em><span style="font-size: 6pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">A fictional story based on Genesis 22</span></strong></span></em><span style="font-size: 7pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br/> <br/>My father was a hundred years older than me, but you'd never know it. He waited many...<br/> <a name="12aa35609c383950_hike" href="http://links.mkt1665.com/ctt?kn=54&m=35703784&r=MTE0OTI2MjcyMAS2&b=0&j=Nzk4OTc5ODES1&mt=1&rt=0" target="_blank"><br/> Read Complete Article >></a></span></span> <span style="font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a name="12aa35609c383950_pushing_the_limit" href="http://links.mkt1665.com/ctt?kn=14&m=35703784&r=MTE0OTI2MjcyMAS2&b=0&j=Nzk4OTc5ODES1&mt=1&rt=0" target="_blank"></a></span></span> <span style="font-family: Arial;"><a name="12aa35609c383950_military_families_3" href="http://links.mkt1665.com/ctt?kn=23&m=35703784&r=MTE0OTI2MjcyMAS2&b=0&j=Nzk4OTc5ODES1&mt=1&rt=0" target="_blank"><br/></a><br/><br/></span></span><img title="Surrender" src="http://contenta.mkt1665.com/ra/2010/26047/08/35703784/Surrender.jpg" alt="Surrender" border="0" height="110" width="95"/> <span style="font-size: 7pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">"I Surrender!" by Dick Eastman</span></strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br/> <br/></span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">"Say 'uncle!'" When we were kids, my older brother would wrestle me to the ground, and force me to say those words that meant...<br/> <a name="12aa35609c383950_surrender" href="http://links.mkt1665.com/ctt?kn=3&m=35703784&r=MTE0OTI2MjcyMAS2&b=0&j=Nzk4OTc5ODES1&mt=1&rt=0" target="_blank"><br/> Read Complete Article >></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a name="12aa35609c383950_military_families_1" href="http://links.mkt1665.com/ctt?kn=22&m=35703784&r=MTE0OTI2MjcyMAS2&b=0&j=Nzk4OTc5ODES1&mt=1&rt=0" target="_blank"></a><a name="12aa35609c383950_military_families_2" href="http://links.mkt1665.com/ctt?kn=21&m=35703784&r=MTE0OTI2MjcyMAS2&b=0&j=Nzk4OTc5ODES1&mt=1&rt=0" target="_blank"><br/></a> <a name="12aa35609c383950_military_families_2" href="http://links.mkt1665.com/ctt?kn=21&m=35703784&r=MTE0OTI2MjcyMAS2&b=0&j=Nzk4OTc5ODES1&mt=1&rt=0" target="_blank"></a></span></span><br/><span style="font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a name="12aa35609c383950_military_families_3" href="http://links.mkt1665.com/ctt?kn=23&m=35703784&r=MTE0OTI2MjcyMAS2&b=0&j=Nzk4OTc5ODES1&mt=1&rt=0" target="_blank"></a></span></span><span style="font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a name="12aa35609c383950_military_families_3" href="http://links.mkt1665.com/ctt?kn=23&m=35703784&r=MTE0OTI2MjcyMAS2&b=0&j=Nzk4OTc5ODES1&mt=1&rt=0" target="_blank"></a></span></span></div>
Prayer Iniativies
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/prayer-iniativies
2010-08-07T23:14:21.000Z
2010-08-07T23:14:21.000Z
Reimagine Curator
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/PrayerINC
<div>From America's National Prayer Committee - - <br/><br/><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> It appears to be a season of prayer. God is putting together prayer initiative upon prayer initiative. Not one of these will reach everyone, but between them, many will be encouraged and deepened in their prayer lives. The NPC is sponsoring Prayer Watch 2010 in Kansas City, Aug.26-29. In many ways, this launches a time of prayer leading up to The Call Sacramento, Sept.3-4. This is the tenth anniversary of this powerful call to prayer. We pray The Call will be used to launch 40 days of prayer and fasting leading up to the critical fall elections.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> In the midst of this is Cry Out America on Sept, 11, a time of repentance on behalf of our nation, seeking God for revival in the land. A more international call to prayer, but one that has great significance for our nation is the International Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem on the first Sunday in October. <br/></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> Throughout all of this is a quieter call to prayer that actually began yesterday, Aug.1<sup>st</sup>. Our brother Steve Hall has put together a simple daily prayer time that focuses on the names of Christ.<br/></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">From now till the end of the year he has put together scriptures that help us focus on the person of Christ. I am going to attach some of the information here and then send more later for your use as the Lord leads. This is one of the ways that your National Prayer Committee can serve you.</span></font></p>
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<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2311442884?profile=original">Worshiping Christ and Praying For His Rule Throughout America (2).doc</a></div>
Event preparation prayer guide needed
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/event-preparation-prayer-guide
2010-07-30T00:14:24.000Z
2010-07-30T00:14:24.000Z
Elaine Helms
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/ElaineHelms
<div>Do you know of an event preparation prayer guide to help people pray for all the steps of planning and preparing for an event or crusade? What to pray for one year out, 11 months out, 10 months, and so on. I've received a request for such a guide; and there's no need to duplicate efforts if a guide exists that will work well. thanks for any insight or suggestions. Elaine</div>
What prayer topics/groups would get "regular folk" praying at your church?
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/what-prayer-topicsgroups-would
2010-07-27T22:13:14.000Z
2010-07-27T22:13:14.000Z
Cynthia Bezek
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/CynthiaBezek
<div><div>If you wanted to help get everyday folks at your church praying together in a group about topics important to them, what topics would they be most likely to respond to?</div>
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<div>Prodigals</div>
<div>Family members in the military</div>
<div>Marriages</div>
<div>Your Neighborhood or City</div>
<div>Grown Children</div>
<div>Serious Illness</div>
<div>Financial needs/ unemployment</div>
<div>singleness</div>
<div>the lost/evangelism</div>
<div>your church</div>
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<div>other (please make suggestions)</div>
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<div>Thanks in advance for your input.</div>
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Equipping Resources
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/equipping-resources
2010-05-12T21:50:15.000Z
2010-05-12T21:50:15.000Z
Reimagine Curator
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/PrayerINC
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<div class="content-wrapper" style="clear: both;"><p style="line-height: 1.8em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">When I was doing mission work in Sarajevo, Bosnia I remember having weekly prayer walks around the city and particular areas of significance.</p>
<p style="line-height: 1.8em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">It was powerful and a rich experience and lesson in trusting God for His provision, favor and Will for the city and for our work there.</p>
<p style="line-height: 1.8em; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px;">But I haven’t been in Bosnia in years… but with technology I could potentially take “virtual” prayer walks via Google Maps and Google Earth! <a href="http://churchcrunch.com/virtual-prayer-walks-using-google-earth-maps/">>>>Click</a></p>
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Daily Warfare Prayer
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/daily-warfare-prayer
2010-04-11T01:41:49.000Z
2010-04-11T01:41:49.000Z
Virtuous Lady
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/VirtuousLady
<div><p><em><strong>God Bless You Prayer Leaders,</strong></em></p>
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<p><em><strong>I received this Daily Warfare Prayer last year and it has been a great enhancement to my Prayerlife. I would like to share it with you to Bless your life of Prayer too! United we Stand in Prayer an Army of Warriors!<br/></strong></em></p>
<p><strong><em>Yours in Kingdom Building,<br/>Virtuous Lady</em></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2311443100?profile=original">DailyWarfarePrayer.doc</a></p><p class="attachment"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9651001685?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DailyWarfarePrayer.doc</a></p></div>
Best Insight
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/group/prayerleaders/forum/topics/best-insight
2010-02-21T17:50:28.000Z
2010-02-21T17:50:28.000Z
Reimagine Curator
https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/members/PrayerINC
<div>Anyone have a special insight that has helped them in their role of leading a prayer team or prayer group or prayer ministry?<br/></div>