The 24-7 Prayer Manual Anyone, Anywhere Can Learn to Pray Like Never Before

by Greig, Pete; Blackwell, David

• ISBN13: 9780781443203
• ISBN10: 0781443202
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-01
• Publisher: David C. Cook

Summary

Today's 247 prayer movement is an international, interdenominational network of prayer which has grown unexpectedly from one prayer-room in England to impact 60 nations in just six years. This phenomenal movement is putting Christ-centered, mission-minded prayer back at the heart of communities all over the world. Now you can be part of it.Hundreds of North American churches and universities have established night-and-day prayer rooms. The247 Prayer Manualdescribes step-by-step how you can experience the power and release the potential of 247 prayer in your community. There are no rules-only principles that help create an environment conducive to prayer. Let your church become a vital link in this international prayer movement.

Author Biography

David Blackwell is a key leader in the 24–7 Prayer USA movement and was formerly the co-director and co-founder o fTransit (now 24–7 Transit) a nine-month, experintial-based discipleship school in Kansas City, Missouri, now in its third year. David, his wife Molly, and their son Sam live in Kansas City, MO. Pete Greig is one of the founding catalysts and conveners of the 24–7 community. Pete holds an Honors Degree in Theology and Sociology from the University of Greenwich, London. He is the author of Red Moon Rising and The Vision and The Vow.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the North American Edition: You Can Forget Your Flippers	11	(10)
Part 1: Five Chapters on Discovering 24--7 Prayer (The Motivational Bit)
Introduction: Discovering 24--7 Prayer	21	(4)
Deja vu: An Accident Planned by God	25	(8)
Critical Mass: A Prayer Room Explodes	33	(6)
The Z Factor: The One-Hundred-Year Prayer Meeting	39	(6)
24--7 Prayer Through the Ages: First Millennium	45	(14)
24--7 Prayer Through the Ages: Second Millennium	59	(114)
Part 2: Five Steps to a Successful 24--7 Prayer Room (The Practical Bit)
Introduction: How to Run a Prayer Room	71	(2)
Planning Your Prayer Room	73	(14)
Preparing a Group to Pray Nonstop	87	(8)
Launching Your Prayer Room	95	(4)
Maintaining the Flow	99	(4)
Ending Your Season of Prayer	103	(8)
Part 3: Five Keys to the 24--7 Movement (S.M.I.L.E.) (The Interesting Bit)
Introduction	111	(2)
Simplicity	113	(8)
Mission	121	(8)
Intimacy and Intercession	129	(12)
Leadership	141	(4)
Expression and Creativity	145	(8)
Part 4: Five Perspectives on 24--7 Prayer (The Other Bit)
24--7 Ethos, Vision, and Values: Meet the Family	153	(4)
24--7 and a Local Church: Every Pastor's Dream	157	(4)
Gary Schmitz
24--7 Prayer for Cities: Ancient Future Intercession	161	(6)
Jon Petersen
24--7 and YWAM: A Movement Built on Prayer	167	(2)
Lynn Green
24--7 and the Salvation Army: One of the Greatest Things We've Ever Experienced	169	(4)
Alex Hughes
Resources	173	(6)
Notes	179	(4)
Endorsements	183