Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer. Prayer is seen as good, but optional; a good resource. Prayer is seen as good, but optional; a good resource. Prayer.

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Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer

Prayer is seen as good, but optional; a good resource. Prayer is seen as good, but optional; a good resource. Prayer is seen as essential, non- optional; our first resource. Prayer is seen as essential, non- optional; our first resource.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer Prayer fits in around other things. Prayer fits in around other things. Other things fit in around prayer. Other things fit in around prayer.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer Prayer is seen as foundational. Prayer is seen as foundational. Prayer is seen as the foundation, fabric and force of all ministry. Prayer is seen as the foundation, fabric and force of all ministry.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer Prayer is seen as functional. We pray in order to see things happen. Prayer is seen as functional. We pray in order to see things happen. Prayer is seen as relational. We pray in order to know the God who makes thing happen. Prayer is seen as relational. We pray in order to know the God who makes thing happen.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer Prayer is seen as our duty because things need to be different. Prayer is seen as our duty because things need to be different. Prayer is seen as a delight because we want to be different. Prayer is seen as a delight because we want to be different.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer “We need to pray.” “We need to pray.” “We get to pray.” “We get to pray.”

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer Seek to pray about what we do. Seek to pray about what we do. Seek to do things through prayer. Seek to do things through prayer.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer We ask God to bless what we do. We ask God to bless what we do. We ask God to help us do what He is blessing. We ask God to help us do what He is blessing.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer We attempt that which is within our means. We attempt that which is within our means. We attempt that which is within God’s means. We attempt that which is within God’s means.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer Some in congregation are involved. The responsibility is put on a select few to “do the praying”. Some in congregation are involved. The responsibility is put on a select few to “do the praying”. Entire congregation is involved. Everyone takes ownership for doing their “prayer share.” Entire congregation is involved. Everyone takes ownership for doing their “prayer share.”

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer Only a few leaders attend prayer meetings with no regular commitment. Only a few leaders attend prayer meetings with no regular commitment. All leaders (staff and lay) have and live out a commitment to individual and corporate prayer. All leaders (staff and lay) have and live out a commitment to individual and corporate prayer.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer There is an assumption that people know how to pray and are praying. There is an assumption that people know how to pray and are praying. There are no assumptions that people know how or are praying. There are no assumptions that people know how or are praying.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer Little or no regular emphasis or teaching on prayer from the pulpit. Little or no regular emphasis or teaching on prayer from the pulpit. High priority is placed on prayer by the pastor in private and public settings. High priority is placed on prayer by the pastor in private and public settings.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer Few prayer opportunities. Few prayer opportunities. Many regular and special prayer opportunities taking place. Many regular and special prayer opportunities taking place.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer Congregation prays limited styles of prayer. Congregation prays limited styles of prayer. Congregation prays and appreciates a variety of styles and expressions of prayer. Congregation prays and appreciates a variety of styles and expressions of prayer.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer Vision for prayer is limited or stagnant. Vision for prayer is limited or stagnant. Vision for growth of intimacy and impact through prayer is constantly growing. Vision for growth of intimacy and impact through prayer is constantly growing.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer Ministries takes place after discussions and decisions. Ministries takes place after discussions and decisions. No ministry takes place without ongoing prayer for and during (and after) the ministry. No ministry takes place without ongoing prayer for and during (and after) the ministry.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer Groups open meetings with prayer as an agenda item. Groups open meetings with prayer as an agenda item. Groups spend time praying together and set times of prayer in addition to regular meetings. Groups spend time praying together and set times of prayer in addition to regular meetings.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer Any prayer ministry staff is not recognized as vital part of church staff. Any prayer ministry staff is not recognized as vital part of church staff. Paid or volunteer prayer minister and staff are recognized as a vital part of the staff. Paid or volunteer prayer minister and staff are recognized as a vital part of the staff.

Prayer Ministry vs. House of Prayer