Pastor's Prayer Letter

Begin by praying for yourself:

  1. Pray with a full knowledge that the Lord is faithful. (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
  2. Pray in the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. (Jude 20)
  3. Pray in the spirit of thanksgiving. (Philippians 4:6)
  4. Pray with much love. (Romans 15:30; 1 Corinthians 16:14)
  5. Pray out of a righteous life. (James 5:16; 1 Peter 3:12)
  6. Pray with a pure heart. (1 Timothy 2:8; 2 Timothy 2:22)

Pray for Pastor Chris:

  1. Pray that he will preach boldly, fearlessly, and clearly with freshness and relevancy. (Ephesians 6:19-20; Colossians 4:4; 2 Timothy 4:2)
  2. Pray that the Holy Spirit’s anointing will be on him in all that he does.  (Philippians. 1:19)
  3. Pray that his life will exalt Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:20)
  4. Pray that the Lord will use him for the rapid spread of the gospel in our community.  (2 Thessalonians 3:1)
  5. Pray that he will be delivered from wicked people with wicked schemes.  (1Timothy 3:7; 2 Thessalonians 3:2)
  6. Pray that he will live honorably in all that he does.  (Hebrews 13:18)
  7. Pray that he will be able to endure hardships.  (Colossians 4:18; Hebrews 13:3)
  8. Pray that he will have wisdom to lead God’s children in becoming a beautiful bride of Christ.  (2 Corinthians 11:2; James 1:5)
  9. Pray that he will have consistency and passion in his walk with God. (Psalm 42:1-2)
  10. Pray for his family’s health. (Isaiah 53:5)
  11. Pray for the salvation of his and Cindy's family. (2 Peter 3:9)
  12. Pray for the protection and purity of Cindy’s and his marriage. (Psalm 101:2-3; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Jude 24-25)
  13. Pray that he will be a good father.  (Proverbs 22:6; 1 Timothy 3:4-5)
  14. Pray that God will give him financial wisdom.  (Romans 13:8)
  15. Pray that he will focus on “who he is” rather than on “what he does”.  May God mold him into His image and character. (Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 3:1)
  16. Pray that God will continue to reveal to them His perfect and pleasing will for their lives — and that they will be obedient in following it.

Pray for the ministry:

  1. Pray for REVIVAL! (2 Chronicles 7:14)
  2. Pray for the lost to receive Jesus Christ. (Proverbs 11:30; 2 Peter 3:9)
  3. Pray that a spirit of prayer will fall upon our church.  (1 Chronicles 16:11; Jeremiah 29:13; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)
  4. Pray for unity and a spirit of love to prevail (Ephesians 4:2-3) 
  5. Pray for the Staff, Elders, Administrative Board, and Disciple-Making Council  that God will birth and be active in our plans.  (Romans 13:1-2; Psalm 127:1)
  6. Pray that we will be obedient to the leading of the Spirit.
  7. Pray for the leadership of the church.  For a hedge of protection around each of them and their families, marriages, and health.
  8. Pray that new families will be drawn to Christ through our church.  (John 12:32)
  9. Pray that we would have an effective outreach ministry. (2 Peter 3:9)
  10. Pray for ways to integrate new families into the life of the church. 
  11. Pray  for the music ministry.  
  12. Pray for the youth ministry.  
  13. Pray for the children’s ministry.  
  14. Pray for the finances for the church.
  15. _______________________ (Romans 8:26-28)