Quotes
The man who mobilizes the church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. - Andrew Murray
"The greatest thing anyone can do for God and man is to pray. It is not the only thing, but it is the chief thing. The great people of the earth today are the people who pray, I do not mean those who talk about prayer, nor those who say they believe in prayer, nor those who can explain about prayer, but I mean those who pray." - S.D. Gordon
Preach in order to pray, preach in order to inspire others to pray, the true test of a message is can it be turned into prayer?-A. Heschel
God is not allowing any structures to be built to create community that do not have love as the center-Matthew Dawson
"The ultimate art is not carving a statue, or creating a canvas, or writing a composition, but the formation of a community." Len Sweet
“Go where your best prayers take you.” ― Frederick Buechner
The world has lost the power to blush over its vice; the Church has lost her power to weep over it.” Ravenhill
"When we listen to God, then people will listen to us." - E. Stanley Jones
"Coming before God in quietness & waiting upon Him in silence can accomplish more than days of feverish activity." AW Tozer
"Worship is man's full reason for existence. Worship is why we are born and why we are born again." -A.W. Tozer
"Prayer is but the opening of a channel from my emptiness to His fullness." - E. Stanley Jones
Don't weary of doing little things. It's not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed.--Brother Lawrence
No learning can make up for the failure to pray. No earnestness, no diligence, no study, no gifts will supply its lack." E.M. Bounds
"Prayer is a serious thing. We may be taken at our words." ~DL Moody
Preaching impresses people. Prayer impresses God.-Rick Warren
"Obedience is the opener of eyes" - George MacDonald (the primary influencer of C.S. Lewis).
There are answers waiting for a passionate prayer. If it doesn't move me, it's not likely to move Him. -Bill Johnson
"In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart" - John Bunyan
"A nail-pierced hand holds the sceptre of the universe, and my knees bend before him." - E. Stanley Jones
The man who mobilizes the church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. - Andrew Murray
"The greatest thing anyone can do for God and man is to pray. It is not the only thing, but it is the chief thing. The great people of the earth today are the people who pray, I do not mean those who talk about prayer, nor those who say they believe in prayer, nor those who can explain about prayer, but I mean those who pray." - S.D. Gordon
Preach in order to pray, preach in order to inspire others to pray, the true test of a message is can it be turned into prayer?-A. Heschel
God is not allowing any structures to be built to create community that do not have love as the center-Matthew Dawson
"The ultimate art is not carving a statue, or creating a canvas, or writing a composition, but the formation of a community." Len Sweet
“Go where your best prayers take you.” ― Frederick Buechner
The world has lost the power to blush over its vice; the Church has lost her power to weep over it.” Ravenhill
"When we listen to God, then people will listen to us." - E. Stanley Jones
"Coming before God in quietness & waiting upon Him in silence can accomplish more than days of feverish activity." AW Tozer
"Worship is man's full reason for existence. Worship is why we are born and why we are born again." -A.W. Tozer
"Prayer is but the opening of a channel from my emptiness to His fullness." - E. Stanley Jones
Don't weary of doing little things. It's not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed.--Brother Lawrence
No learning can make up for the failure to pray. No earnestness, no diligence, no study, no gifts will supply its lack." E.M. Bounds
"Prayer is a serious thing. We may be taken at our words." ~DL Moody
Preaching impresses people. Prayer impresses God.-Rick Warren
"Obedience is the opener of eyes" - George MacDonald (the primary influencer of C.S. Lewis).
There are answers waiting for a passionate prayer. If it doesn't move me, it's not likely to move Him. -Bill Johnson
"In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart" - John Bunyan
"A nail-pierced hand holds the sceptre of the universe, and my knees bend before him." - E. Stanley Jones
Books
Red Moon Rising. Grieg, Pete and Roberts, Dave. Books, 2005. A book on
24-7 prayer and prayer rooms.
Prayer-Walking: Praying On Site with Insight.Hawthorne, Steve and Kendrick, Graham.Orlando: Creation House,
Becoming a Woman of Prayer. Heald, Cynthia. NavPress, 2005. This book is
designed as a Bible study for individual or small group use with women of any age or
family status.
Too Busy Not to Pray.Hybels, Bill. Downer’s Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 1988.
Partners in Prayer. Maxwell, John.Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Mueller, George. Anything by him or about him.
Further Still. Moore, Beth, TN: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 2004.
Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire..Cymbala, Jim.Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1997. This
book reveals what happens when a church places emphasis on prayer.
Mighty Prevailing Prayer. Duewell, Wesley L.Grand Rapids, MI: Francis Asbury Press. most comprehensive book on prayer written.
Revival Fire. Duewell, Wesley L.Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
Touch the World through Prayer. Duewell, Wesley L.Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan,
This book explains how Christians can pray for missionaries, church leaders,
and political leaders in countries around the world where the Gospel is being
preached.
Recapturing Biblical Intercession.Finley, Rob.Order from www.prayerresources.org
The Ministry of Intercession.Murray, Andrew, Springdale, PA: Whitaker House,
1982.
Prayer Power.Murray, Andrew. Springdale, PA: Whitaker House, 1981; 1988. This
book will help you experience God’s power through prayer.
The Prayer Life. Murray, Andrew Moody Press.
The Power of a Praying Woman. Omartian, Stormie, OR: Harvest House
Publishers, 2002. This book is dedicated to helping women deepen their walk with
the Lord.
Things Are Possible Through Prayer. Allen, Charles L. Rapids: Baker Book
House Company, 1983.
The Art of Listening Prayer. Barnes, Seth.
Bounds, E. M. Any book that he wrote!
Praying from God’s Heart: Experiencing the Power of God. Brase, Lee.Colorado
Springs: NavPress.
Stand in the Gap: How to Prepare for the Coming World Revival. Bryant, David.
Regal.
Called to Prayer: for Creative Groups. Butts, David: Standard Publishing
Company.
Kids Praying for the 10/40 Window. a 6 minute dvd includes Prayer and Fasting for Kids,
and Prayerwalking for Kids. Order from www.reignbridge.com under resources
Praying Through the Tough Times.Ogilvie, Lloyd John. Eugene, OR: Harvest House
Publishers, 2005. This book contains 100 prayers organized by topics to help people
pray through hard times.
Prayer: Conversing with God. Rinker, Rosalind. Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
Prayer Partnerships. Sherrer, Quinn and Garlock, Ruthanne. Ann Arbor, MI:
Servant Publications, 2001.
The Life of Prayer. Simpson, A. B.Christian Publications, 800-233-4433).
Other books by Simpson are listed at www.cpi.horizon.com
Praying the Names of God: Spangler, Ann. Daily Guide. Grand Rapids, MI:
Zondervan, 2004.
Spurgeon on Prayer and Spiritual Warfare. Spurgeon, Charles Kingsington:
Whitaker House, 1998.
The Praying Church Sourcebook. Vander Griend, Alvin, J. Rapids: Church
Development Resources, 1990.
Red Moon Rising. Grieg, Pete and Roberts, Dave. Books, 2005. A book on
24-7 prayer and prayer rooms.
Prayer-Walking: Praying On Site with Insight.Hawthorne, Steve and Kendrick, Graham.Orlando: Creation House,
Becoming a Woman of Prayer. Heald, Cynthia. NavPress, 2005. This book is
designed as a Bible study for individual or small group use with women of any age or
family status.
Too Busy Not to Pray.Hybels, Bill. Downer’s Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 1988.
Partners in Prayer. Maxwell, John.Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Mueller, George. Anything by him or about him.
Further Still. Moore, Beth, TN: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 2004.
Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire..Cymbala, Jim.Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1997. This
book reveals what happens when a church places emphasis on prayer.
Mighty Prevailing Prayer. Duewell, Wesley L.Grand Rapids, MI: Francis Asbury Press. most comprehensive book on prayer written.
Revival Fire. Duewell, Wesley L.Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
Touch the World through Prayer. Duewell, Wesley L.Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan,
This book explains how Christians can pray for missionaries, church leaders,
and political leaders in countries around the world where the Gospel is being
preached.
Recapturing Biblical Intercession.Finley, Rob.Order from www.prayerresources.org
The Ministry of Intercession.Murray, Andrew, Springdale, PA: Whitaker House,
1982.
Prayer Power.Murray, Andrew. Springdale, PA: Whitaker House, 1981; 1988. This
book will help you experience God’s power through prayer.
The Prayer Life. Murray, Andrew Moody Press.
The Power of a Praying Woman. Omartian, Stormie, OR: Harvest House
Publishers, 2002. This book is dedicated to helping women deepen their walk with
the Lord.
Things Are Possible Through Prayer. Allen, Charles L. Rapids: Baker Book
House Company, 1983.
The Art of Listening Prayer. Barnes, Seth.
Bounds, E. M. Any book that he wrote!
Praying from God’s Heart: Experiencing the Power of God. Brase, Lee.Colorado
Springs: NavPress.
Stand in the Gap: How to Prepare for the Coming World Revival. Bryant, David.
Regal.
Called to Prayer: for Creative Groups. Butts, David: Standard Publishing
Company.
Kids Praying for the 10/40 Window. a 6 minute dvd includes Prayer and Fasting for Kids,
and Prayerwalking for Kids. Order from www.reignbridge.com under resources
Praying Through the Tough Times.Ogilvie, Lloyd John. Eugene, OR: Harvest House
Publishers, 2005. This book contains 100 prayers organized by topics to help people
pray through hard times.
Prayer: Conversing with God. Rinker, Rosalind. Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
Prayer Partnerships. Sherrer, Quinn and Garlock, Ruthanne. Ann Arbor, MI:
Servant Publications, 2001.
The Life of Prayer. Simpson, A. B.Christian Publications, 800-233-4433).
Other books by Simpson are listed at www.cpi.horizon.com
Praying the Names of God: Spangler, Ann. Daily Guide. Grand Rapids, MI:
Zondervan, 2004.
Spurgeon on Prayer and Spiritual Warfare. Spurgeon, Charles Kingsington:
Whitaker House, 1998.
The Praying Church Sourcebook. Vander Griend, Alvin, J. Rapids: Church
Development Resources, 1990.
PRAY Network! www.praynetwork.org
ADOPT-A-PEOPLE GLOBAL PRAYER DIGEST Mobilization Division Dept.
GPD; U. S. Center for World Mission; 1605 Elizabeth St.; Pasadena, CA 91104)
Serves as a daily devotional to pray for the peoples of the world who have been
unreached by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. E-mail subscription available free of charge
Websites and Web Pages
www.acmcnetwork.com Prayer network and resources available here.
www.asknetwork.net All generations praying for all nations
www.churchplantingvillage.net Prayer as a strategy in church planting.
www.cmalliance.org/pray/planofattack.jsp How to grow a praying church.
www.ethne.net Focuses on the least reached people groups.
www.forgottenpeoples.info Adopt a people group in Namibia or South Africa who have
little or no evangelical presence.
www.global-prayer-digest.org A daily prayer guide for unreached people.
www.globaldayofprayer.com
www.ihop.org 24-7 prayer and worship.
www.ipcprayer.org International Prayer Council. Unites efforts to transform the world
through prayer.
www.joelnews.org International e-zine for prayer and revival.
www.joshuaproject.net Exists to spread a passion for the supremacy of God among
unreached people groups.
www.missionscatalyst.org An e-magazine which will help you pray for the world.
www.mnnonline.org World news from a Christian perspective broadcast on radio by
Mission Network News. Pray in response to the news. .
www.nppnblog.blogspot.com National Pastors’ Prayer Network. Connects leaders for
prayer and city transformation.
www.prayercentral.net Equips people to change the world through prayer.
www.prayerguard.net Watches over those who serve. Put the Prayer Guard button on
your web site.
www.prayerleader.com The Church Prayer Leaders Network is unique in its dedication
to serving, resourcing, and connecting the men and women who mobilize prayer in
local congregations, small and large, city or rural.
www.prayerresources.org Books on prayer, including Recapturing Biblical Intercession.
www.strategicrenewal.com Ignites renewal with prayer as the priority strategy.
www.takeitglobal.org ACMC and Caleb Project join to become Initiative 360.
www.transformationafrica.com Read about African Prayer Summit beginning 2/19/07.
www.usa.om.org Mission opportunities and prayer information.
www.worldprayer.org.uk
www.wvi.org Dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people.
Additional Resources
In addition, check out these prayer mobilization steps. (also courtesy Ellen Livingood in "Interchange Postings," March 2011, Vol 6, Issue 3).
1. Challenge your congregation to bigger prayers. Commit to activating world-changing prayer by modeling intercession that asks God for powerful breakthroughs in the spiritually darkest places. Teach a class on how to use the Lord's prayer as a how-to guide (not what-to-pray guide)—beginning with refocusing on God's cosmic purposes before addressing their own needs. Red Moon Rising, a history of the 24/7 prayer movement, is a great motivational read for such a group.
2. Develop a global prayer team. It is easy to get discouraged if you tackle the job alone. Ask God to give you several other people committed to raising up powerful, global intercession from your church.
3. Reassess your personal prayer engagement. If you are a missions pastor, what percentage of your time is invested in challenging, leading, and modeling intercessory prayer? If you believe prayer is the most important thing, how can you prioritize it in your work schedule?
4. Tweet or Facebook prayer challenges. Share urgent global prayer requests, specific requests for your missionaries, Scripture verses about prayer, and inspiring prayer quotes. Tweet/FB what/how you are praying.
5. Schedule time for your missionaries to pray with your pastoral staff (and elders). This prayer time should ideally follow opportunities for personal relationship building, but even if the time available is limited to one session, make it a prayer session. Challenge your missionaries to build your pastor's global vision by leading them in world-changing prayers! Also schedule prayer time for missionaries with your elders.
6. Use creative resources to engage corporate prayer for the world during worship. For example, the prayercasts featuring nations around the world demonstrate and lead intercession. Clips, or segments of clips, from the Operation World DVD as well as videos of global need and ministry from mission agencies provide prayer fuel. For a change of pace, show a clip without sound while your leader prays for those portrayed.
7. Launch short-term prayer efforts—for instance, meet three Thursdays in a row. Then evaluate and determine where you go next. People are afraid of beginning something they can't maintain. Start small.
8. Go on a prayerbuilding retreat. Take your prayer team, advocate team, GO team, or other group on a retreat where prayer is the focus. One such team took a hiking retreat where they developed their intercessory skills and built stronger bonds for future prayer ministry. Retreats particularly attract younger participants and can fast-forward a group into deeper intercessory work.
9. Use images. If far-away places seem “unreal,” pull up the satellite image from Google Earth and take a screen shot of the location you're praying for to help your group connect to a tangible place. With the latest update, you can even create a virtual tour. www.google.com/earth
10. Mobilize children in prayer. The Kids with Power issue of Postings shares a powerful model and a variety of ideas.
11. Rotate prayer assignments. One church recruits prayer team members committed to interceding at least 10 minutes per day. Each member of this team is assigned one or two of the church's missionaries each month and given specific requests from that worker. The next month, they are assigned different workers. This approach keeps their prayer “fresh.”
12. Focus prayer sessions around one missionary. Some churches, or advocate groups within a church, hold a monthly prayer session to intercede for a particular worker or family. If feasible, these groups Skype with their missionary during this meeting, providing them with powerful requests and the opportunity to pray with him/her/ them in real time.
13. Feed intercessory prayer requests to your small groups. If your church features small groups, make them a place where intercession is nurtured. Do more than just recruit a missionary/global liaison. Take the time to feed these groups God-sized prayer requests each week and the answers to earlier requests.
14. Prioritize short-term trips that focus on prayer. While powerful prayer does not require physical proximity, there are a variety of reasons to invest the time/funds for on-site prayer in the location where God has called a church dare to send it without a encouragement? Prayer walking, extended intercession with missionaries, and praying together with national partners and other believers knits hearts in shared ministry, powerfully moves the work forward, and transforms the lives of those who go. Teams come home more committed and impassioned to lead the congregation forward in prayer ministry. Sending prayer teams also confirms to the congregation the reality that prayer is the most important missions activity.
15. Use faces to challenge prayer. Collect powerful photographs of faces, especially from the countries/peoples God has laid on the heart of your congregation. National Geographic magazines and the book, Portraits, by Steve McCurry (Phaidon Press) are great sources. Cut out photographs and note key information about the people. Laminating the photos will allow you to reuse them multiple times. Give one photo to each person in a class or small group. Ask them to study the picture for several minutes, then pray for God's heart for these people, seeking to understand what His passion is for the thousands or millions of people this one face represents. Then intercede conversationally.
16. Connect to, or develop, a prayer movement for the people or place to which God has called you. If there is a website or request circulation system dedicated to nurturing prayer for your group, find ways to contribute. If no such site/system exists, launch one. Good examples: www.pray4tunisia.com and www.pray-ap.info.