Retreats are often full of activities, sessions and speakers – all good things. But, have you considered planning a retreat for your ministry that is solely focused on prayer? You can plan an effective prayer retreat with this retreat planner that includes sample prayer retreat schedules along with verses for focused prayer time.
6 Prayers to Awaken the Wonder In Your Soul
“I have often thought about what my greatest surprise will be when I go home to be with the Lord. After much pondering, I have concluded that it will be the tremendous power and peace that was available to me through prayer on this side of heaven — and how infrequently I used it!” – Richard […]
Are You a Faith-Driven Leader?
Would you consider yourself to be a faith-driven leader? In other words, are you consistently motivated by your faith in God’s ability to accomplish His divine purposes through your ministry? Hebrews 11:2 tells us the leaders of old were commended for their faith, and verse six of that same chapter of Hebrews, which outlines the […]
How to Gather Around Hurting Families in Prayer
Have you ever found yourself in a desperate circumstance? I vividly remember the humid July morning through tear-drenched eyes the words spoken by the pediatrician on duty: “Your son has a large mass on his brainstem.” As tears streamed down my face and uncertainty relentlessly swirled in my soul, I found myself in a fight: […]
Standing on the Word of God
When I was younger, my parents used to take extravagant vacations and leave my brother and I at home with our grandparents. The time we spent at Grandpa and Grandma’s was full of SuperKid Academy, Mavis Beacon typing lessons and talking about Jesus. My grandma was a peculiar woman. She had a quirkiness and authenticity […]
Teach Women to Pray to God Our Promise-Keeper
Knowing God by name. Calling upon God by name. Praying His Word back to Him are powerful and effective ways to usher God’s life-transforming work into our lives because our God is a Promise-Keeper. As you know, prayer plays a vital role in women’s ministry. Yet, prayer doesn’t come naturally to most women. It often […]
Equipping Women to Pray the Word [Video]
In this video, learn from Wendy Blight of Proverbs 31 Ministries as she shares practical ways you can equip the women you are serving to pray the Word of God. You will discover: How to make your ministry a safe place for women to pray. The questions that women have about how to become a woman of […]
Experience the Power of Praying Over Events
One of the most memorable examples of the power of women’s prayers occurred the week I was in Europe speaking for different Christian churches and groups. An invitation had come from a large secular women’s organization in Geneva, Switzerland, made up of expatriates from around the world. The summer before the event, Leslie, a board member, and […]
Bible Study Leaders Prayer Guide
As you lead a Bible study, prayer is essential. Here are 20 Scriptures to pray for yourself and others as you share the good news of Jesus. For yourself, ask God… To open your eyes to see the harvest around you. John 4:35 To break your heart over the condition of the lost. Romans 10:1 […]
Pray for Your Event Speaker
I was nearing the end of the message when I felt the first tickle. I cleared my throat and continued. But the tickle grew more persistent. Someone handed me a glass of water, but the need to cough grew stronger. While a volunteer read a Bible passage, I turned to the wall, hacking loudly behind […]