Prayer Team

Question:

I have a question about a prayer team. Do you have a special prayer team (not the regular youth leaders) for the youth group, the youth and the leader team... A team which can in several cases pray for theses cases and make intercession? If yes, how do you organize this prayer team. Because we [received] an „offer“ and suggestion from a member of our church, that they would like to do this.

Answer:

In response to your questions… we don’t have a special prayer team for our youth group, but Robin and I do have a prayer team for our ministry.  I send them a monthly update, along with specific prayer requests.  As for a prayer team for the youth, I would ask this person to give you a list of names of people that are interested in getting involved… that will show you how serious this person is.  When they have a group of people that are committed to making it happen, I would first get with all of them and make sure they really understand the youth ministry vision.  One of the best ways to impart vision to people is to pray it out with them.  It will also show them how you would like them to be praying for the youth group.  Then I would keep them updated at least once a month on upcoming events and anything you would like them to be praying for.  Regular communication with the team will help them to see your heart and really get behind you.  Also, be sure to maintain confidentiality… there will be some situations that you won’t be able to share with them.