adapted from John C. Maxwell’s Lay Ministry 2000 Workshop
Monday:
Pray for your pastors’ family:
God’s peace and protection
A growing love relationship with family
A commitment to quality and quantity time together.
Tuesday:
Pray for wisdom for your pastors.
The mind of Christ
Godly decision making
Understanding of biblical truth
Wednesday:
Pray for your pastors’ ministry focus.
Clear vision
Commitment to biblical priorities
Remain true to God-Given gifts and strengths
Thursday:
Pray for your pastors’ health.
Protection of body and mind
An Extra portion of stamina and strength
Commitment to stress-releasing activity
Friday:
Pray for your pastors’ spiritual growth.
A heart for God and the lost
Fresh biblical insight
Personal devotions not related to sermon preparation
Saturday:
Pray for your pastors’ purity.
Pure motives
Pure thought life and faithfulness to their spouse
Pure commitment to complete integrity
Sunday:
Pray for God’s anointing on your pastors.
Strength in leadership
Passion in preaching; leading worship; working with the youth and children
Fruit and joy in ministry.
Always:
Pray that they will maintain their commitment to the Shepherd's Covenant.
G eniune Accountability
R ight Relationships with family, colleagues, church members and the community
A Servant/Shepherd's Heart
C onstant Safeguards against sin and temptation
E mbrace God Intimately with authentic spirituality
Micah 7:14; John 10:14; I Peter 5:2-4
Our pastors entered into the covenant on Sunday, August 17, 2003.
adapted from John C. Maxwell’s Lay Ministry 2000 Workshop
Monday:
That church members will care about lost people so much that they reach out and cultivate relationships with them this week.
Children and Youth Ministries.
Board of Christian Education.
Tuesday:
Wise spiritual leadership / mentors.
Music and Worship program.
Worship Planning Team.
CELL Groups and Leaders.
Wednesday:
God’s Spirit to empower you church.
God’s people as they gather for prayer.
Pastor's Prayer Partners.
Our church Secretary and her ministry throughout the week.
Thursday:
New converts.
Food Pantry.
Coordinating Council.
Friday:
Mature disciples.
Bible Studies and men’s and women’s prayer and fellowship groups.
Servanthood Saturday ministry.
Board of Trustees.
Saturday:
Spirit of love and unity.
Sunday school classes and teachers.
Communion Servers, Ushers, Greeters, Worship Teams.
All volunteers who serve throughout the week
and on Sunday.
Sunday:
New visitors to be drawn to our church.
Unsaved will be drawn to our church.