Launched in 2011 to fill the void left when Pray! Magazine went out of print (a gap this Network also helped to fill!), Prayer Connect is published bi-monthly by the Church Prayer Leaders Network and PrayerShop Publishing, both divisions of Harvest Prayer Ministries. The three-fold mission of the magazine and its companion website, www.prayerconnect.net, is:
- To encourage and equip believers toward a deeper walk with Jesus Christ through prayer
- To resource prayer leaders and pastors with tools to help them motivate, disciple, and mobilize believers in churches to be a part of an army that seeks to pray the purposes of God for churches, communities, and the nations
- To be a unifying force between prayer ministries, community transformation groups, and churches.
Prayer Connect does this through news items highlighting how God is moving through prayer, articles to strengthen the prayer lives of readers, tools and tips for prayer leaders looking to strengthen their prayer ministries, and many other features. Written by and for prayer leaders, PC combines an appreciation for timeless teachings on prayer with fresh approaches to leading prayer. Each issue contains an excerpt from a prayer classic and a "Surf's Up" feature providing useful information on prayer-related websites.
Prayer Connect runs the gamut of themes related to prayer. The premier issue, "Can Prayer Save America?" echoes the heart-cry of many who long to see a significant movement of prayer and revival across America. Other topics PC has featured in its 21 issues include:
- Releasing Children (encouraging and equipping children to pray)
- Ask for the Nations (prayer for missions)
- Praise
- Beyond the Obvious (getting past "fix-it" prayer and focusing on advancing the Kingdom through prayer)
You can sample some Prayer Connect articles and even download a free sample issue on their website, www.prayerconnect.net. Check it out, and get Connected!
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