And the Place Was Shaken: How to Lead a Powerful Prayer MeetingB&H Publishing Group, 2005 - 208 pages Prayer for the church is not a casual practice but communion between Christ and His body that is as intimate as communion between a husband and a wife. And for the church, corporate prayer is not an optional ritual but a commanded expectation. However, having an effective corporate experience of prayer-whether in a large congregational setting or a small group-depends on many factors. John Franklin highlights not only the theology behind powerful corporate prayer times but also the effective habits and practices of a praying church. Know why God especially requires corporate prayer. |
Contents
The Priority of Praying Together | 1 |
What Makes a Prayer Meeting Dynamic? | 28 |
Your Four Responsibilities | 51 |
Designing a GodCentered Format | 71 |
Guiding Activities That Involve People | 106 |
Shepherding the People of God | 126 |
Discerning the Activity of God | 148 |
Making the Transition | 171 |
Jesus Teaching on Prayer | 193 |
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