1. 1 Alpha Training Workshop Praying for others on Alpha Alpha USA / Twin Cities July 15, 2006 Eldon Eddy Alpha

2. 2 TOPICS General Thoughts Key Passages Alpha Model for Prayer Ministry Practical Steps

3. 3 General Thoughts We are allowing God to use US!

4. 4 General Thoughts We are allowing God to use US! Ministry: Pray for another in power of the Holy Spirit.

5. 5 General Thoughts We are allowing God to use US! Ministry: Pray for another in power of the Holy Spirit. Pray in the name of Jesus

6. 6 General Thoughts We are allowing God to use US! Ministry: Pray for another in power of the Holy Spirit. Pray in the name of Jesus Seek compassion, simplicity, honesty, confidentiality

7. 7 General Thoughts We are allowing God to use US! This is a ministry of the Holy Spirit Pray in the name of Jesus Seek compassion, simplicity, honesty, confidentiality Respect the dignity of the person…No pressure!

8. 8 Key Passages RepentancePsalm 51 FearPsalm 91 AnxietyPhil. 4:6-7 GuidancePsalm 37:5 Temptation1 Cor. 10:13 God’s LoveEph. 3:18; Rom. 5:5

9. 9 Alpha Model for Prayer Ministry Team

10. 10 Alpha Model for Prayer Ministry Team Boundaries

11. 11 Alpha Model for Prayer Ministry Team Boundaries Invite the Holy Spirit

12. 12 Alpha Model for Prayer Ministry Team Boundaries Invite the Holy Spirit Unless trained, do not counsel!

13. 13 Model “What would you like me to pray for?”

14. 14 Model  “What would you like me to pray for?”  Listen and clarify

15. 15 Model  “What would you like me to pray for?”  Listen and clarify Make no assumptions!

16. 16 Model “What would you like me to pray for?” Listen and clarify Make no assumptions! Ask about salvation…Holy Spirit experience

17. 17 Model Listen and clarify Make no assumptions! Ask about salvation…Holy Spirit experience “What would you like me to pray for?” Pray for original request

18. 18 Model Listen and clarify Make no assumptions! Ask about salvation…Holy Spirit experience “What would you like me to pray for?” Pray for original request Interact

19. 19 Model If you sense a blockage…

20. 20 Model If you sense a blockage… Pray for Light of the Holy Spirit…

21. 21 Model If you sense a blockage… Pray for Light of the Holy Spirit… Pray again for original request

22. 22 Conclusion “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” John 16:24