PASTOR SEARCH TEAM PRAYER REQUESTS
SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 5
PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH
Pray the pastor search period will be a time the church learns to seek God Himself more than just a new pastor. “Lord, teach us to draw closer to Jesus and trust Him as the true head of the church and not in man.” Jeremiah 29:13, James 4:8
PRAY FOR OUR NEXT PASTOR
Above all, pray that God’s will would be done through the entire process of finding a new pastor. Pray that the Holy Spirit will give everyone involved in this process wisdom and peace. Pray that God will show us whom He is calling. Colossians 3:12-17
PRAY FOR OUR PASTOR SEARCH TEAM
Pray for deep spiritual cleansing and fullness of the Holy Spirit in each team member. Pray this for each member by name. Psalm 66:18-19, John 15:5, Ephesians 5:18
Dee, Troy, Mike, Carol, John, Jerry, Liz, Cindy, and Mark
SEPTEMBER 22-28
PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH
Praise God for His grace and peace as our church walks with Him through these times.
2 Peter 1:2-4
PRAY FOR OUR NEXT PASTOR
Pray that God would protect our new pastor’s heart as he prepares to leave his current ministry and move to a new ministry. Pray that the stresses of moving, meeting new people, maintaining relationships, etc., would not interfere with his need to continually develop his relationship with God. Pray that God would give him and his family peace knowing they are in God’s will. Joshua 1:8-9
PRAY FOR OUR PASTOR SEARCH TEAM
Pray for divine direction and God’s favor in every decision and action as the team prepares to bring the new pastor to the church for consideration. Proverbs 16:9
Dee, Troy, Mike, Carol, John, Jerry, Liz, Cindy, and Mark
SEPTEMBER 14-21
PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH
Pray for the guest pastors as they preach through the transition. Pray for the elders and deacons of our church as they lead, pray and serve through the transition. Ephesians 4:11-16
PRAY FOR OUR NEXT PASTOR
Pray that our new pastor would be able to work effectively with the church staff, ministry teams, elders, deacons, and others that are already serving at Christ Community Church. Psalm 133
PRAY FOR OUR PASTOR SEARCH TEAM
Ask God to give the team an unusual anointing for prayerful dependence on Him,
considering everything through much prayer.1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Dee, Troy, Mike, Carol, John, Jerry, Liz, Cindy, and Mark
SEPTEMBER 8-14
PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH
Pray that our church will patiently await God’s timing to bring the new pastor. Hebrews 6:11-12
PRAY FOR OUR NEXT PASTOR
Pray that the new pastor and his family will be able to smoothly transition to our church, including the needs of his wife and children in making new friends. Also pray for all the physical needs such as housing, schooling, etc, that must be settled upon when moving to a new area. Pray they will quickly feel at home in the community and the church. Luke 12:22-31
PRAY FOR OUR PASTOR SEARCH TEAM
Pray for supernatural discernment as candidates are considered and interviewed, with the unity of the Spirit directing the team’s thoughts and decisions. Ephesians 4:3
Dee, Troy, Mike, Carol, John, Jerry, Liz, Cindy, and Mark
SEPTEMBER 1-7
PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH
Pray for protection for our church family in spiritual struggle, depending on the armor of God. Ephesians 6:10-18
PRAY FOR OUR NEXT PASTOR
Pray that the new pastor will have a clear vision for how to minister to the people of Christ Community Church and the surrounding community. Pray that many will come to know Jesus through our church. Amos 4:13
PRAY FOR OUR PASTOR SEARCH TEAM
Pray for the spouses and families of the search team as they carry out their task. Philippians 4:4-7
Dee, Troy, Mike, Carol, John, Jerry, Liz, Cindy, and Mark
AUGUST 25-31
PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH
Pray for members to build relationships with neighbors, having gospel conversations, making disciples who make disciples. Matthew 28:18-20
PRAY FOR OUR NEXT PASTOR
Pray for God’s strength and guidance in the pastor’s former church. Pray that those with whom he is currently ministering would trust God’s plan for his servant in leading him to a new location of ministry. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
PRAY FOR OUR PASTOR SEARCH TEAM
Pray for the team to have no timetable but God’s for their work. They must be focused on following God’s direction from start to finish. Ephesians 5:15-17
Dee, Troy, Mike, Carol, John, Jerry, Liz, Cindy, and Mark
AUGUST 18-24
PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH
Ask God to help our church be ready for any changes that need to be made to prepare for the days ahead, trusting and obeying God’s Word. John 13:12-17
PRAY FOR OUR NEXT PASTOR
Pray for our next pastor and his family to have absolute certainty in their sense of call to our church. He must know God’s direction. Pray also for protection from the evil one for our next pastor and his family. Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 6:16
PRAY FOR OUR PASTOR SEARCH TEAM
Pray for the team to have protection from spiritual warfare as they do this very important work for our church. Ephesians 6:10-18
Dee, Troy, Mike, Carol, John, Jerry, Liz, Cindy, and Mark
AUGUST 11-17
PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH
Pray for a God-given unity in our church family, trusting the Lord together as our church faces the future in Christ. John 17:20-21
PRAY FOR OUR NEXT PASTOR
Pray that God would prepare our next pastor to always have great zeal and passion for serving the Lord in his ministry. Pray for God’s strength in his weakness and may he be faithful in prayer. Romans 12:9-13
PRAY FOR OUR PASTOR SEARCH TEAM
Pray for unity in the Spirit for the team as they serve. Amos 3:3, Matthew 18:19-20
Dee, Troy, Mike, Carol, John, Jerry, Liz, Cindy, and Mark
AUGUST 4-10
PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH
Pray for faithfulness in attending, serving and giving as our church walks through the search process. Hebrews 13:20
PRAY FOR OUR NEXT PASTOR
Pray for our next pastor’s family. God knows exactly who they are, what they need, where they will fit in, and how they will thrive in the city of Wellington. May God give them strength and guidance as they step into their roles in this church and in the community; as well as peace and vision in knowing God's perfect will. Colossians 1:9-12
PRAY FOR OUR PASTOR SEARCH TEAM
Pray for each team member by name, asking for discernment, wisdom and strength. Proverbs 3:5-6
Dee, Troy, Mike, Carol, John, Jerry, Liz, Cindy, and Mark
JULY 28-AUGUST 3
PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH
Pray for a reviving work of God among His people, bringing renewal and health to our church family. Psalm 85:6
PRAY FOR OUR NEXT PASTOR
Pray that God would give our next pastor a love for our church and strength to leave his current position. Pray that God would make His will be known to him and his family. Philippians 1:3-11
PRAY FOR OUR PASTOR SEARCH TEAM
Pray that the search team will exemplify the traits of humility, gentleness, forbearance and patience with one another as they serve. Ephesians 4:1-6
Dee, Troy, Mike, Carol, John, Jerry, Liz, Cindy, and Mark
JULY 21-27
PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH
Pray that this process will be a time when our church learns to depend on God more fully, to depend on Him in Jesus’ name. Jeremiah 29:13, James 4:8
PRAY FOR OUR NEXT PASTOR
Pray that God would increase our next pastor’s passion for preaching the Word of God and he would boldly proclaim the truth. 2 Timothy 4:1-5
PRAY FOR OUR PASTOR SEARCH TEAM
Pray for each team member by name, asking for spiritual purity and dependence on the Holy Spirit. Psalm 24:1-6, Psalm 66:18, John 15:5, Ephesians 5:18
Dee, Troy, Mike, Carol, John, Jerry, Liz, Cindy, and Mark