Mark 11:17 “And as he taught them, he

said, "Is it not written: "'My house will be

called a house of prayer for all nations.’”
• This church will focus on various types of ministries and activities that will
involve and occupy the time, talent and temperament of its people. This
church will boast on accomplishing many things but relegate prayer to
symbolic corporate prayer and individual practice and commitment. They
recognize the importance of prayer but they do not practice it.

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• This church considers prayer important but it does not value it any more than
other ministries for which they divide their time, talents and temperaments.
The prayer ministry is just one of the ministries of the church.

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• This church passionately practices and participates in prayer as the
foundational or cornerstone ministry of the church. This prayer ministry
undergirds every aspect and life of the church. Each ministry finds its
motivation and strength in the strategic prayer of the church. Not only does
each ministry find its strength in prayer, but it in turn refocuses its attention
back to strengthen the prayer life of the church.

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 PRAYER SURVEY
PERSONAL PRAYER

1. I believe the Bible teaches that prayer should be a daily part

of every Christian’s life.
2. I pray regularly during the day. ALWAYS - 5
3. I believe that prayer works. OFTEN - 4
4. I feel adequately trained in prayer. SOMETIMES - 3
5. I regularly have times of prayer. RARELY - 2
6. I pray regularly for missionaries. NEVER - 1
7. I pray regularly for lost people.
8. I train others for prayer. 5
• Prayer is not simply getting things from God-
that is the most elementary kind of prayer. Prayer
is coming into perfect fellowship and oneness with
God.
• To invite Him. Prayer is fellowship with God.
Working with God. “We then, as workers
together with Him…” (2 Corinthians 6:1). He
wants us to grow, and we grow when we pray.
• The Apostles belief Acts 6:1-4
“Our responsibility is mobilizing prayer &
teaching/preaching within the body”
Examples – Acts 1:14, 24; 2:42; 3:1; 4:23-31
• What Jesus modeled
37 times Jesus says “you pray” 33 are plural
Matthew 18:19 “..if any two of you..”
Mark 11:25 “..if you have anything against..”
• The pattern of Scripture
When believers were gathered together you find
corporate prayer.
God’s Three Desires
1. Reveal Himself to His People
When His people know Him, they glorify Him, learn to live
in relationship with Him and become like Him.
2. Move His People onto His Agenda
Embrace His agenda – Go on mission with Him – Change the
world
3. Minister to his people through his people
The result is koinonia, a deepening of the love believers
have for one another
1. Discerning the Activity of God-
2. Shepherding the Heart of the People of God
We “Undershepherd” by guiding people into the three desires
of God. 2 Chronicles 6 --- Solomon
3. Designing a God-Centered Format
(Template): Focus on God
Respond from the heart
Seek first the Kingdom
Present your requests
Close in celebration
4. Employactivities that involve participation
(Template:)
Focusing Activities - singing, testimonies, etc.

Participating Activities – groups, holding hands,

kneeling

Ministering Activities –laying hands on for special needs

Biblical Example: Solomon’s Temple Dedication

• Focus on God
Acts 4:23-24 “Lord you are God who made..” Peter &
John have been threatened with death but begin
prayer focusing on God. The result in v.31 was great
boldness.
How to focus:
1. Scripture reading focusing on Gods activities
2. Personal & Historic testimonies
3. Worship through song or praise
• Respond from the heart
May be uncomfortable initially. Resist the temptation
to rush ahead. Responses may take on different forms
such as praise, confession, adoration or praise. The key
is to allow Gods people time to respond to his
presence.

• Seek first the Kingdom

The heart priorities of the people must be transformed
into the heart priorities of God.
• Present your requests
Help members to see their request from Gods
perspective & allow people to minister to one
another.

• Close in celebration
Allow people to affirm the blessing of having been
in Gods presence.
Focus on God
Respond from the heart
Seek first the Kingdom
Present your requests
Close in celebration
Mark 11:17 “And as he taught them, he
said, "Is it not written: "'My house will be
called a house of prayer for all nations.’”