Leading Prayer Ministry in Lifegroup

After discussion, break the big group into smaller groups of 2-3 to pray for specific needs and for the lost.

Structure:

• Break into small groups of 2-3 people for the actual prayer time

• Share personal needs first - let each person briefly share what they need prayer for

• Start with personal needs - pray for what people just shared

• Move to evangelistic prayer - agree in prayer for unsaved and struggling co-workers and friends

• Always end with prayer for the lost - this happens every single meeting

Leadership principles:

• If leaders are real and vulnerable, the people will also be vulnerable - model openness in sharing your own needs

• Teach them how to minister to one another - this is your key role as leader

• Believe for the Holy Spirit to meet needs - have faith expectation that God will work

• Create safe environment for people to step out in ministry and prayer

• Encourage everyone to participate - don't let people just listen

• Model praying for others - show them how to lay hands on people and pray with faith

• Help people learn to pray aloud - gently encourage those who are hesitant

Practical tips:

• Keep sharing brief so there's more time for actual prayer

• Consider dividing men and women into separate prayer groups if appropriate

• Have people write down prayer requests to remember throughout the week

• Follow up on previous prayer requests - ask how people are doing with things you prayed for before

• End on time - respect people's schedules even during prayer

• Create atmosphere where Holy Spirit can move - be expectant for God to speak, heal, and minister through group members