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- 03/01/2004
I N T H I S U P D A T E ... and for our prayers:
* A NOTE FROM PASTOR PHIL
1. A KEY TO CITY REACHING
2. CITY REACHING PARADIGMS
3. CITY EMERGENCY NETWORK
4. A REPORT FROM YOUR CITY...
5. CONVERSATIONS: YOUR REPLY IS REQUESTED...
6. TRANSFORMATION CINCINNATI & NO. KENTUCKY
7. TRANSFORM INDIANA
8. CHICAGO OPPORTUNITIES
9. NEW YORK STATE PRAYER SUMMIT MODEL
10. THE HOUSTON MODEL
11. WHY BRING A PRAYER SUMMIT TO YOUR CITY?
12. TY NPPN FOR NETWORKING
13. HARD COPY COMMUNICATION TOOL
14. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONNECTIONS
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* A NOTE FROM PASTOR PHIL
Connecting.
It is imperative (biblically and culturally) that more of us take the initiative
to connect leaders and ministries and congregations. In communities; throughout
cities; across regions; even nations.
Connect with the ministries and strategies in this NPPN Update. (most have an
eddress you can reply to).
Connect with other Pastors and City Leaders at a City Impact Roundtable. For a
schedule and information on how to bring a "CIR" to your city or region, visit:
http://www.cityreaching.com
{scroll down right hand sidebar}
Connect with the emerging movement of Church Prayer Leaders:
http://www.prayerleader.com
{Become A Member on left sidebar}
Connect with the men and women who coordinate and mobilize prayer across
denominational boundaries: Citywide Prayer Leaders Consultation:
http://www.nppn.org/CIR/2004_citywide_prayer_leaders_con.htm
Blessings to all who persist in the fight for a Church united in prayer, care
and share strategies and activities,
Phil
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1. A KEY TO CITY REACHING
Study shows Protestant ministers want more cooperation among
denominations....
(In Illinois Baptist Wednesday, January 21, 2004 Vol. 98 No. 02)
Phoenix, Ariz. Just how "denominational" are denominational churches in
the United States? Newly released survey results show that most Protestant
church pastors are committed to their denomination but also frustrated at the
lack of agreement within their own denomination, as well as the lack of
interdenominational cooperation.
Results from the study, conducted by Ellison Research of Phoenix, Ariz.,
among a nationally representative sample of 567 Protestant ministers, are being
released for the first time in the January/February issue of the magazine
Facts & Trends, which is published by LifeWay Christian Resources of the
Southern Baptist Convention. The research was independently funded and conducted
by Ellison Research and included churches from all Protestant denominations.
Ron Sellers, president of Ellison Research...pointed out that pastors are
the ones who must make inter-church cooperation work. "The vast majority of
ministers wanted more cooperation among churches of different denominations, but
that level of cooperation will not happen just by hoping or desiring. The
pastors themselves will have to make this happen. Maybe knowing that there's a
strong chance other ministers in their community also want more inter-church
cooperation will encourage that cooperation to take place."
More detailed information on the study is available at
www.ellisonresearch.com <http://www.ellisonresearch.com>
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2. CITY REACHING PARADIGMS
PRAYER EVANGELISM
How to Change The Spiritual Climate over your Home, Neighborhood and
City
Ed Silvoso Regal Books, Ventura, CA 2000
Paradigm # 1: One Church in the City
Paradigm # 2: Our City Must Be Reached for Christ Now
Paradigm # 3: Prayer Evangelism Is the Key to Reaching Our Cities for Christ
Paradigm # 4: Identificational Repentance
Paradigm # 5: The Church Was Not Born in the Upper Room but in the
Marketplace
Paradigm # 6: Prayer Is Also a Public Activity
Paradigm # 7: The Fold Is Not Equal to the Flock
Paradigm # 8: Pastors Are called to Pastor the City Not just the Church
Paradigm # 9: It Is Possible to Change the Spiritual Climate over a City
Paradigm #10: Intercession Is a Spiritual Gift, But It Is Also Something All
Christians
Must Do
Paradigm #11: Martyrdom Is a Possibility on Standby for All Christians
Paradigm #12: All the Offices of Ephesians 4 Need Restoration
Paradigm #13: Loving the Lost Is as Essential As Loving God
Paradigm #14: The Harvest Is Plentiful
Paradigm #15: The Lord's Return as Motivation to Fulfill the Great Commission
Paradigm #16: No Division Between Clergy and Laity
Paradigm #17: The Spirit of the Lord Poured Upon All Flesh
Seven Steps to Maximize Cohesiveness
Step 1: Begin to pray for your neighbors.
Step 2: Ask your family to join you.
Step 3: Enlist your paid staff to do it.
Step 4: Challenge your paid staff to have their families join in.
Step 5: Invite your unpaid staff to do it.
Step 6: Enlist the families of your unpaid staff the same way you did in
step 4.
Step 7: All the pastors in your group should bring their congregations
together for a
time of testimony and celebration.
Reaching a city for Christ is important, but it pales in comparison to
drawing near to Jesus. Our objective cannot be to reach a city; it must be
intimacy with Jesus. If we are going to walk on water, it cannot be to display
our faith but to draw closer to Him. Whether we reach a city or not, our driving
passion has to be intimacy with the Lord.
If we draw near to Jesus, we will then bring Him into the boat, the wind
will stop, and those who were paralyzed by fear will declare, "You are certainly
God's Son!" (Matthew 14:33) - a definite improvement from "He is a ghost!"
Better yet, the boat will not turn back to the shore from where we sailed but,
instead, it will cross over to Gennesaret, the place we almost turned our backs
on when the storm hit. And the people there will touch Jesus and as many as
touch Him will be cured (see vv.34-36)
Can you imagine how differently things would have turned out if the
disciples, with their proven dislike of crowds, would have made it to Gennesaret
ahead of Jesus? They may have dismissed the people or allowed only a few to see
Jesus. Instead, because of the storm, they learned a valuable lesson and arrived
in Gennesaret to see people and a region transformed.
This is the beauty of trials. They force us to exchange our good things for
His excellence. They teach us how to face the devil in God's power by rendering
our power useless. We soon learn that we can only overcome the adversary in the
power of the resurrection made real by the faith that Jesus preserved for us.
And when everything is said and done, we know that the only thing that counts is
Jesus. It is not what we do for Him. It is Him. Only Him.
When we finally stand before the judgment seat of Christ, each of us will
stand alone. No one else will take our place when our turn comes to face the
Lord. No other Christians, no other pastors, no other city reachers - just
Christ and me. It is my desire, and I pray it becomes my ambition also, that on
that day I will be drawn to Him by the consuming desire to embrace the One who
embraced me when I was lost; that this desire would be so rooted in me that when
He goes down the list of things for which He is pleased with me, I will be a
perplexed as the righteous described in Matthew 25:37-40 who did so much for
Jesus without realizing it.
How can a person give water to the thirsty, feed the hungry and visit
prisoners, and not realize that he or she is doing these things to Jesus?
Because when we are so focused on Him and Him alone, the doing does not matter.
It is being with Him that counts, and when we are with Him, Passionately in love
with Him, we always take care of those He came to seek and save.
If we are so focused on Jesus and Him alone, the storm around us will die
down, and multitudes will confess that He is certainly God's Son. They will do
it not because of our expertise, but because of our dependence on Him.
Let us make Jesus our only consuming passion. Then, and only then, will we
be ready to see our cities transformed.
pp. 250, 251, 252
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3. CITY EMERGENCY NETWORK
Christian Emergency Network Urges Community Preparedness.
Christian Emergency Network (CEN), the new crisis information
cooperative volunteer service of Mission America Coalition (MAC) partners,
is now poised and ready to respond to domestic crises. The objective of CEN is
to lead Christians (individuals, ministries, and media) to speak clearly and
minister effectively during a national calamity. CEN's mission is to help
people intelligently pray for, sensitively care for, and strategically
share the gospel with victims' families, friends, and neighbors involved in
American emergencies. Working with such partners as Campus Crusade for Christ,
the Salvation Army, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Luis
Palau Evangelistic Association, National Prayer Committee, CBN-TV, Salem
Radio Network, Family Life Radio, We Care America, and Zondervan,
www.ChristianEmergencyNetwork.com provides coordinated information about relief
training, mobilization, crisis counseling, evangelistic tools, and
other resources, as well as timely messages from ministry leaders, Christian
media programming, and news.
According to Rev. Glenn A. Barth, National Facilitator of City and
Community Ministries for MAC, and Co-Chair of CEN, "CEN will serve as a
central hub for Christian media, organizations, churches, and others who're
seeking comprehensive Christian resources and reaction to the crisis." CEN is
looking for hundreds of local leaders who will serve as the contact in their
cities to report when needed to CEN on preparedness training and how that city
is responding in the event of a major disaster. "It's my hope that at this
National Leadership Forum we'll recruit 75-100 new city contacts for CEN," Barth
says. Contact Barth at glenn@missionamerica.org to register your interest in
becoming a CEN reporter.
CEN is activated in full when an event occurs that causes national
media to broadcast news coverage continuously and when many lives in the U.S.
are affected. In other emergencies, CEN monitors the situation and makes its
members aware of ministry opportunities. CEN's Flash News Email Service is the
primary method CEN uses to communicate important and urgent news to Christians
as it's happening. The service is free and can be subscribed to by going to
www.ChristianEmergencyNetwork.com
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4. A REPORT FROM YOUR CITY...
Would encourage others!
What is God doing through your Pastors' Prayer Group or citywide ministry?
Send your story or comments to: phil@nppn.org
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5. CONVERSATIONS: YOUR REPLY IS REQUESTED...
You can not read the gospels and not be forced to consider building relational
bridges through ministry over which you intentional share the gospel. Whether
it is with a woman at a well in Sychar or a lame man by the Pool of Siloam,
Jesus met the needs of people and in the process people were introduced to the
Messiah. Recently a pastor reflected over a prior pastorate and the growth that
came when his church did ministry evangelism in a multifamily housing project
ten miles away and the people reached were in a church start. His current
church was not relevant to its community and was slowly loosing members. He
knew the answer, making a priority of ministry evangelism so the congregation
could connect to the lost in the community in meaningful ways.
The Ministry Evangelism Team at the North American Mission Board has identified
four basic types of churches: 1. The pastor is more concerned with surviving the
ministry than leading his church to do ministry. 2. The pastor follows a model
in which he, (and staff) are hired by the church to do ministry evangelism on
behalf of the church. With each action of the pastor, the church applauds his
work and encourages him to do more. 3. The pastor understands the Biblical
mandate for ministry evangelism to be a church-wide assignment but the
congregation is unwilling to take up the mantle of ministry. 4. Both the pastor
and the congregation understand the Biblical mandate to do church-wide ministry
evangelism and are seeking the LORD's leading.
We believe help for the pastor is one issue we must address if churches are to
utilize ministry evangelism as a component of their plan to carry out the great
Commission. Response to the four types of churches we've identified needs to be
practical and born in experience. What we are looking are answers to several
questions:
1. Do you think the four descriptions are representative of most churches
in North America? Yes / No (Indicate with an X)
2. If you encountered pastors in one or more of the four, what obstacle(s)
does he face and what should the pastor do to overcome the problem?
3. If you were to classify your own church in one of the four, which most
describes your situation?
Please send your responses to Lyn Waldron, lwaldron@namb.net
Richard Leach, Director, Ministry Evangelism Team
North American Mission Board, SBC
www.namb.net/ministry/mev
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6. TRANSFORMATION
CINCINNATI & NO. KENTUCKY
Transformation Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky is
made up of the people in the Cincinnati area that are inviting God to touch our
city, the places where we work, and the places where we live. We are people who
come from all types of backgrounds; working people, students, pastors, mothers,
fathers, all walks of life; people who represent all ethnic groups, cultures,
and races; nameless and faceless Christians wanting to join with other like
minded believers in this region. This is a spiritual transformation led by God,
Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.
Some help administratively, facilitate prayer and planning meetings, or organize
events and outreach efforts. Others support this transformation by harnessing
their personal resources in their businesses, churches, and vocations. There are
many pastors or church leaders involved in this process helping to provide a
spiritual covering and building unity. Please join us in this effort by
reviewing the
social contract.
The Message is Simple
1. We only have one enemy, and it is not each other. Lets focus
on God the Father, Jesus His Son, and the Holy Spirit.
2. God wants us to come together in unity, not uniformity.
3. .A leader is someone who puts aside his own agenda and takes on a
greater agenda of service to others.
4. Love God Love each other. Quit focusing on crime and race and
economic issues and turn to God for answers
5. Every sinner has a future, and every saint has a past. Because of
this, we must learn to forgive each other, accept God's forgiveness
and forgive ourselves.
6. Psalm 42:5 "Why are you cast down...hope in God." Cincinnati is a
"cast down" city for which we need to pray.
Transformation Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky is not a group or a ministry,
its a process.
Mission Statement: to honor and glorify God in all that we do.
Purpose: to facilitate uniting God's people, businesses, churches,
government, and schools through prayer, plans, and actions to spread the good
news of Jesus through this city, region and country.
Vision: that Cincinnati and northern Kentucky be transformed into a
Christ-centered city of prayer that provides refuge for all people.
Transformation Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
P.O. Box 531266, Cincinnati, OH 45253-1266
513.665.9100
info@transformationcincinnati.com
Copyright 2003 Transformation Cincinnati &
Northern Kentucky
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7. TRANSFORM INDIANA
"Crossroads Connection "
Greater Indianapolis Weekly e-Newsletter by collaborative Christian
ministries
<http://crossroadsconnection.com>
What it's not: A single-ministry newsletter.
What it is: Weekly info from a growing number of ministries, working
together.
What you will find:
Citywide Prayer Requests...
Local Christian News of the Week
Important Events to Connect With...
-Seek God for the City -This 40-day devotional encourages daily prayer
for our city...
-Post Meridiem Worship - a multicultural youth worship experience,
brought to you by Crossroads Bible College...
-Hamilton Co. Prayer Breakfast -featuring John Laskowski, Indiana
Basketball Hall of Fame...
-Dr. John Perkins... will be in town with the Leadership Institute,
and meeting with the CCDA Indy 2005...
-Christian Council on Persons with Disabilities...
Initiatives
-Pray ONE day? Would you commit to specially pray ONE day for
transformation of our communities? If so, contact Dan Goller
<mailto:mdgoller1@comcast.net> to join the 366-day prayer chain.
-Prayer Requests? Ministry prayer requests or personal prayer requests.
You can be sure our prayer cells will lift them up this week. Email us
<mailto:ehoward@outreachindiana.org;mdgoller1@comcast.net>
-Local Prayer Cells? Wish you could hook up with others in local
prayer cells who regularly pray for our communities... families, churches and
civic leaders? Here's the centralized Indianapolis site with great prayer
links
<http://indychristian.com/prayer.htm> . Join a cell or tell us about YOUR
community prayer group.
-Linking to National Coalitions. Here's a national coalition which has
formed to actively pray and work collaboratively toward success in
city-reaching...
<http://cityreaching.com>
"Crossroads Connection" is all about Linking for Change...
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8. CHICAGO OPPORTUNITIES
PRAYERWALK FROM CHICAGO TO IRELAND
>From: m.coppenger@comcast.net
The Baptist Collegiate Ministry group at Northwestern University is planning
a spring break trip to western Ireland, March 20-28. The missionaries on the
ground over there want us to major on prayerwalking. We're going to the
Gaelic-speaking people on the rugged and beautiful west coast. I was over there
in 2002, and I found it stunning -- and very spiritually needy. We're facing a
strange blend of Catholicism and superstition, where there is any spiritual
interest at all. Cost per person will be between $1000 and $1500. Perhaps others
are interested in joining with us.
Mark Coppenger <m.coppenger@comcast.net>
PRAYER SUMMIT
FOR PASTORS + MINISTRY & MARKETPLACE LEADERS
On April 19th through the 21st in Cedar Lake, Indiana,
we will be seeking God, His kingdom, and His righteousness through prayer,
worship, and fellowship. It is a call for the spiritual leaders of Chicagoland
to set aside their agendas and meet at the foot of the cross. This will be a
life-changing experience, attended by followers of Christ from all
denominations, cultures, and walks of life.
Register online @
http://www.chicagoprayersummit.org/
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9. NEW YORK STATE PRAYER SUMMIT MODEL
TRANSFORMING the EMPIRE STATE
NEW YORK STATE PRAYER SUMMIT
For Leadership Teams of Pastors Prayer Groups
And for persons called to organize and lead such groups
01-04 MARCH 2004
THE NYS PRAYER SUMMIT FOR LEADERSHIP TEAMS OF PASTORS PRAYER GROUPS has been
called by God to encourage, impart vision and equip Christian leaders to work
toward the transformation of their local communities, and all of New York State,
through networking, relationship building, fervent strategic prayer and
spiritual warfare. This Summit is for current leaders and for persons called to
organize and/or lead pastors prayer groups. Such prayer leaders need not be
pastors themselves.
THE VISION
God is calling His church in New York State (NYS) to a higher level of living in
Him than we have ever experienced before. Transformational revival will come to
NYS imminently if Gods prayer warriors keep pursuing Gods Kingdom. This
revival will spread from NYS to the nation and to the nations.
God has extended His scepter and invited us to ask Him for whatever we want for
His Kingdoms sake (cf. Esther 5:1-3) and for His glory. In order to break the
strongholds of darkness across NYS, God is calling forth faithful prayer
ministry leaders, intercessors, watchmen and gatekeeper churches and cities
that will not compete but that will link with each other using the technology
available today. No longer will we pray in ignorance. No longer will we pray as
islands. God is linking like-minded visionaries and leaders in prayer ministry
and calling us to build relationships with each other statewide in order to pray
strategically.
Pastors who are catching this vision must be bold, give leadership and pastor
other pastors. It is time to be the Church in a different way than before!
EXPECTATIONS and PREPARATION
It is expected that everyone who attends is willing to receive and act on the
vision stated above and is willing to receive and act on further vision that may
come from God at the Summit. You should arrive prayed up; having asked God to
meet us and to have his way and having asked your church to pray for us
throughout the Summit. You are also encouraged to participate in a 24 hour fast
for the Summit prior to your arrival. -- Some participants may be tempted not to
be present for the entire Summit. The full blessing of the Summit is not
realized if one comes late, or leaves early, and therefore, we urge every
participant to set these four days completely aside from other scheduled
activities. Also, it is expected that everyone who attends will have viewed the
two Transformation videos that have been produced by The Sentinel Group
(You may order these videos at 1-800-668-5657 or on line at
www.TransformNations.com).
WHAT TO BRING
Dress is casual. Be prepared for weather that can
vary from winter-like to spring-like. Bring a Bible, a notebook and a heart
hungry to know God and to experience His revival.
PLANNED BY THIS SERVANT LEADER TEAM:
James Appel, Shema Yisrael,
Rochester, NY
Joseph & Vonnie Askins, NYS Coordinators for the U.S. Strategic Prayer Network,
Webster, NY
Bern and Kathy Lytle, Big Flats Wesleyan Church, Big Flats, NY
Gene and Sharon Miller, Yorks Corners Mennonite, Wellsville, NY
Roy and Valerie Miller, The Better Place spiritual renewal and prayer center,
Jamestown, NY
Lee and Averell Simmons, Faith Chapel, Syracuse, NY
Al and Deb Warner, Set Free, Inc., Buffalo, NY
NYS Summit Schedule
MONDAY 01 MARCH
4:30-5:30 p.m. Arrive at Christian Hope Center
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Worship/Welcome/Prayer
Gene Miller presentation: History of This Summit/Communion
TUESDAY 2 MARCH
8:00 a.m. Worship
8:30 a.m.
Joe Mattera presentation: Transforming Large Cities & Urban Areas
And
Dave Hackett presentation: Transforming Small Cities & Rural Areas
Prayer
10:00 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m.
Jay Richmond presentation: Transformation thru Pastors Prayer Groups
Prayer
Noon Lunch and Free Time
2:00 p.m.
Al & Deb Warner presentation: Transformation by Networking with Government
Prayer
3:30 p.m. Free Time
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Worship/Prayer/Communion
WEDNESDAY 3 MARCH
8:00 a.m. Worship
8:30 a.m. Ron Domina & David VanFleet presentation:
Transformation thru Compassion Ministries
Prayer
10:00 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m.
Gary Ham presentation: Transformation thru Reconciliation
Prayer
Noon Lunch
2:00 p.m.
Joe Askins presentation: Transformation by Linking the State
Prayer
3:30 p.m. Free Time
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Worship/Prayer/Communion
THURSDAY 4 MARCH
8:00 a.m. Worship
8:30 a.m.
Panel presentation: Putting it All Together / Q & A / Prayer
10:00 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Concluding Business / Prayer
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10. THE HOUSTON MODEL
Publicity is being distributed regarding the 2004 Greater
Houston Area Pastors' Prayer Summit. That publicity has generated
questions. The first question is, "what is a pastors' prayer summit?"
Answer: It is a gathering for the pastoral leaders of the congregations
and ministries in the Greater Houston area. During our time together our goal
is to pray, to meet with God, to seek God's agenda for His Church in this city,
and to link the leaders of ministries (regardless of our church affiliations or
cultural background) in relationships which will continue and deepen after the
Summit.
One of the strategies the enemy uses to foster ineffectiveness in the church is
that he works to keep leaders isolated, lonely, and self-focused. When pastors
participate in the Prayer Summit, they combat this enemy of the strategy.
If you are a pastoral leader in a congregation or ministry and would like to
participate in the Prayer Summit, hit reply to this email and give your
name, church name, mailing address, and fax number. Your registration
confirmation will be faxed to you along with an invoice. Details regarding the
summit are listed below.
Greater Houston Area Pastors Prayer Summit 2004
March 9-11, 2004
This interdenominational, multicultural gathering of pastoral leaders is
hosted by Mission Houston and will take place at Good News Church located at
8400 Boone Road, just off the Beechnut exit of the Sam Houston Toll Road on the
west side of Houston.
This is an annual event where pastors and ministry leaders come together to
seek God's face for the renewal of the church and the transformation of our
city.
March 9 - 9:00a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
March 10 - 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
March 11 - 9:00 a.m. until noon
Cost: $39 per person, make checks payable to Mission Houston, 308 Bomar,
Houston, TX 77006
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11. WHY BRING A PRAYER SUMMIT TO
YOUR CITY?
>From: "Jay Richmond" <pray.capitalregion@verizon.net>
Andrew Murray said that "God rules the nations [and their cities] by
the prayers of the saints." The implications of that are tremendous, but the
church is living far below its potential in this regard. Mac gives some great
illustrations of the power of this statement from their work in NYC. He said
that in 1992 NYC was given the notorious distinction of being the murder capital
of the USA. In 1995 they started The Lord's Watch - 30 - 40 churches in NYC who
agreed to divide up the responsibility to pray 24-7 for the needs of their city.
They have been doing it ever since that time, and the amazing thing is that
during the time that the Prayer Watch has been in effect, crime in NYC has
decreased 70% and it was recently declared the safest large city in the USA.
There it is! It IS true. God DOES rule the nations and their cities through
the prayers of the saints. Most churches of the cities of America just haven't
put that truth to the test, and as a result the cities of America are suffering
for the church's slumber." Quote taken from "The Power of a City at Prayer" by
Mac Pier
There is great value in God's economy to seek Him corporately. Psalm 133:
1. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in
unity!
2. It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The
beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments.
3. It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For
there the Lord commanded the blessing Life forevermore.
--->NPPNote: International renewal Ministries has facilitated and
offered consultation to hundreds of citywide or regional Prayer Summits.
Contact IRM at
http://www.multnomah.edu/IRM
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12. TY NPPN FOR NETWORKING
>From: Standnthegap2230@aol.com
Dear Pastor Phil,
What can i say to thank you for helping Stand in the Gap be used of the LORD to
reclaim our children. Brian e-mailed me your National Pastors Prayer Network
Update with the ministry included within it. Already i have gotten e-mails for
names to be included for prayer. The LORD is so good and this is truly a
ministry given to me by HIM. You are in my prayers as well BE strong in the LORD
and HIS mighty power. Thank you for all you have done. IN HIM ALONE Mari
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13. HARD COPY COMMUNICATION TOOL
>From: Real Life and Times <prayunceasingly@juno.com>
>At:
http://www.RealLifeAndTimes.com
REAL LIFE AND TIMES is a Christian monthly independent hard copy publication
providing fresh, thought provoking reporting and commentary format from a
biblical perspective. The newspaper focuses on real life issues and events that
shape our world, along with tips and editorials that provide tools for a better
way of living. The editorial staff and writers comprise professionals in their
field with a long-standing track record as provocative thinkers and problem
solvers. The newspaper focuses on a variety of interests, in the home, the
market place, the business place, political arena and entertainment R & R that
encourage morals and provide role models to other men and women of all ages.
REAL LIFE AND TIMES, through its newsprint, magazine, book reviews, and
editorial content, will provide a model for godly principles in everyday real
life events and encourage interaction among Christian Believers and non
believers alike. Our mission is to promote the concept of "community" that
empowers the Gospel throughout the Greater LA Region.
REAL LIFE AND TIMES cover page jacket and center page are in four-color print.
Our highest goal is to provide a product of excellence for the 28 page
contemporary in look and appeal newsprint, composed of quality art and textual
content. The newspaper is entertaining and newsworthy, providing thought
provoking reporting from a biblical perspective. It will appeal to a broad
interest readership. No newsprint like it is available today. Other books,
resources, promotional specials and coupons are available through the
publication that promote and market the newspaper. The current circulation is
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14. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
CONNECTIONS
>From: Prayercntn@aol.com
Southern California Prayer Connection E-Newsletter
A ministry of the Prayer Command Post
<http://www.prayercommandpost.org/>
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAR 8-10 / MAR 11-13 - NORTHWEST INTERCESSORS CONFERENCE, PORTLAND, OR.
Speakers: Joseph Garlington, Dick Iverson, Dutch Sheets, Tommy Tenney, Barbara
Wentroble and others. See: www.nwintercessors.com
<http://www.nwintercessors.com/> .
MAR 10-13 - NATIONAL PASTORS CONVENTION, SAN DIEGO, CA. Speakers: Tony Compolo,
Brennan Manning, Dallas Willard, Gordon MacDonald, Randy Frazee, Todd Hunter,
Dan Kimball, Earl Palmer, Robert Glenn Wagner, Sue Mallory, Scotty Smith, Brian
McLaren, Ken Fong and many others. See:
<http://www.nationalpastorsconvention.com/> .
MAR 18-20 - IMAGINE WHAT GOD COULD DO RENEWAL CONFERENCE, SACRAMENTO, CA.
Speakers: David Bryant, Jennifer Kennedy Dean, Jonathon Graf, Denny Henderson.
Workshops Led by: Dennis Fuqua, Phil Miglioratti, Daniel Henderson and others.
See www.strategicrenewal.com
<http://www.strategicrenewal.com/> for more info.
APR 28-30 PREACHING WITH PASSION NATIONAL CONFERENCE, PASADENA,, CA Fuller
Theological Seminary. Speakers: Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie and many others. See web
Fuller Theological Seminary or call 1-800-999-9578
APR 29-MAY 1 - PRAYCAL STATEWIDE SCHOOL OF PRAYER, FRESNO AREA, CA. Main
Sessions with Pastor Francis Frangipane and Dr. Suuqiina & Rev. Qaumaniq
Suuqiina. Also a wide variety of equipping workshops. See www.praycal.org
<http://www.praycal.org/> for details and registration info. or call (909)
591-1945 / email prayercntn@aol.com
MAY 6 - NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER. See www.ndptf.org
<http://www.ndptf.org/> and also www.ccnews.org
<http://www.ccnews.org/> for info.
MAY 12 - INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON HEALING, ONTARIO, CA. Hosted by The Elijah List
& Aslan's Place. See www.aslansplace.com
<http://www.aslansplace.com/> for further info.
MAY 19-21 - SPIRITUAL FORMATION FORUM, LOS ANGELES, CA. Speakers: Larry Crabb,
Dallas Willard, John Perkins, Eugene Peterson, Marva Dawn. Workshops included.
See: www.spiritualformationforum.org
<http://www.spiritualformationforum.org/>
JUN 9-11 - "MY HOUSE SHALL BE A HOUSE OF PRAYER" CONFERENCE, PHOENIX, AZ.
Speakers: Jim Cymbala, Jackson Senyonga, Daniel Henderson, Dee Duke. See:
www.navpress.com/NALCPL/
<http://www.navpress.com/NALCPL/> for info.
JUN 17-19 - HEALING SEXUAL BROKENESS, SAN JOSE, CA. See
www.globalharvestministries.org
<http://www.globalharvestministries.org/>
JUL 13-16 - TIMES OF REFRESHING WORSHIP CONFERENCE, ANAHEIM, CA. Hosted at
Anaheim Vineyard Christian Fellowship. See www.vcfanaheim.com
<http://www.vcfanaheim.com/>
JUL 18-20 - NATIONAL CITY PRAYER LEADERS CONSULTATION, VENTURA, CA. Gathering
city prayer leadership across the nation. See:
2004 Citywide Prayer Leaders Consultation
<http://www.ccnews.org/PrayerLeadersConsul_7-18-20-04.htm> for info.
JUL 29 - AUG 1 GREATER LA BILLY GRAHAM CRUSADE, Pasadena, CA. Held at the Rose
Bowl. See
http://www.billygraham.org/ourMinistries/evangelisticEvents/missions/losAngeles/
for info.
AUG 3-SEP 1- CA PASTORS PRAYER SUMMIT, PASADENA, CA. See:
http://www.praycal.org/events.htm
INLAND EMPIRE - MONTHLY PRAYER GATHERINGS. See: www.prayercommandpost.org
<http://www.prayercommandpost.org/>
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING AND PRAYER
1. PrayCalifornia School of Prayer - April 29-May 1. See www.praycal.org
<http://www.praycal.org/>
2. Check out the Destiny Training Center for ongoing equipping seminars at:
www.destinytrainingcenter.com
<http://www.destinytrainingcenter.com/>
3. The Int'l School of Reconciliation is starting it's second enrollment (web
based) in April of 2004. The School will feature 4 sections: a)The Biblical
Basis of Reconciliation b)The Person as Reconciler c) Reconciliation Around the
World d)On-site Practicum (held in Ventura County). See www.gracebridge.org
<http://www.gracebridge.org/> .
4. Equipping for church prayer pastors and coordinators. See
www.prayerleader.com
<http://www.prayerleader.com/>
5. I highly recommend the In Christ's Image Online School for going deeper with
God. Info at: www.frangipane.org
<http://www.frangipane.org/>
PRAYER MINISTRY NETWORKS OF CALIFORNIA
If you want more information on prayer leaders, groups and networks across
California, please see the following websites:
<http://www.praycal.org/>
<http://www.ccnews.org/>
<http://www.prayercommandpost.org/>
NATIONAL PRAYER MINISTRIES - CA COORDINATORS:
Lydia Fellowship - Rene Rutland 949-552-0322 eml: Justmee23@aol.com web:
www.lydiafellowship.org
<http://www.lydiafellowship.org/>
Moms In Touch (S.CA) - Sue Mooney 626-963-4700 eml: mitisoca@momsintouch.org
web: www.momsintouch.org
<http://www.momsintouch.org/>
Nat'l Day of Prayer - Joe Walsh 916-344-1630 eml: walshusa@pacbell.net web: www.ccnews.org
<http://www.ccnews.org/>
Women's Aglow - Julia Reiff eml: jreiff@lodinet.com web: www.aglow.org
<http://www.aglow.org/>
Healing Rooms - Marty & Elyse Reitzin 805-683-8783 web: www.healingrooms.com
<http://www.healingrooms.com/>
School Admin Prayer Network - Gary McGuire eml: gtrpt@gte.net
National Pastors Prayer Network (check for local pastors prayer groups in your
area) - Phil Miglioratti www.nppn.org
<http://www.nppn.org/>
ABOUT THE MINISTRY OF THE PRAYER COMMAND POST
The purpose of the ministry of the Prayer Command Post is....Equipping believers
to grow in their relationship with God through prayer! It's about intimacy,
prayer and action! Please visit us at <http://www.prayercommandpost.org/>
for more info on the ministry. We are also involved in several equipping
gatherings, see our site for details.May the Lord bless you with His extravagant
grace.- Lynn Heatley
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