PRAYER MINISTRY

HOUSE OF PRAYER

1.      Limited number of people involved.

1.      Entire congregation involved.

2.      Prayer is done by a select few and the responsibility is always put on them to pray.

2.      Entire congregation takes ownership for doing their "prayer share."

3.      Little or no regular emphasis from the pulpit.

3.      Teaching from the pulpit and priority is placed on prayer by the pastor.

4.      Very little training offered in prayer.

4.      Classes and special opportunities on a regular basis offered on prayer.

5.      Vision for church growth in prayer is limited.  Contented with only a few praying.

5.      Concept of "prayer band" has grown to larger vision of "prayer army."

6.      Only a few leaders attend prayer meetings with no regular commitment.  A few carry the burden to pray.

6.      All leaders, staff and lay persons have a burden for prayer.

7.      Church groups open meetings with prayer as a main agenda item.

7.      Groups spend time praying together and set times of prayer in addition to regular meetings.

8.      Something lacking in church atmosphere because prayer is feeble.

8.      There is a fresh flowing atmosphere of the Holy Spirit due to whole church praying.

9.      Prayer opportunities limited for members to have the freedom to pray.

9.      There is a natural flow of prayer going on throughout the church.

10.  Prayer ministry staff is not recognized as viable part of church staff.

10.  Paid/or volunteer prayer minister and staff in place.