5 Things We Love About Prayer INC

1. We are seriously blessed to steward a ministry that runs under the radar (we are certainly not high profile!) yet provides a significant service to the Body of Christ. For example, the internet component of our ministry (posting resources on blogs, websites and newsletters) has a potential audience of over 50,000 Christian leaders each month. Most of the sites I post to do not pay for my research and production time – your gifts make it possible.

2. Freedom. Not being tethered to a 9-to-5 office role, I am able to juggle Pray! Network, Mission America Coalition, Illinois Baptist Prayer Ministries, and a growing number of responsibilities that serve other ministries. Without financial partners, that would be impossible.

3. Still able to pastor. My second interim pastorate has been a reminder that much of what I do is not merely working on behalf of pastors (National Pastors’ Prayer Network) but with pastors. Convening and facilitating roundtables comprised of pastors and leaders from across denominational lines is a high honor and the stories of how fresh-thought has produced best-practice are flooding my inbox. [Many are collated in the Evangelism Connection e-newsletter – Let us know if you’d like to receive a free issue each month for yourself (before you pass it to your pastor!)]

4. Continually stretched. The Mission America Coalition Ministry Report (included in this mailing and also in PDF form online at MissionAmerica.org) is just such an example. Thanks to a gifted and creative team, my service as project manager for the new edition presents the scope and influence of the coalition for which I am honored to serve as Chief Operating Officer. That assignment came immediately after I was assigned to coordinate the Orlando 2011 Leadership Consultation. 700+ participants. 28 Affinity Consultations. Half dozen strategic partners. These roles stretched my abilities but feedback on both the report and the consultation were very positive (and very affirming).

5. ROI. Maybe it is a function of age but I am afforded more opportunities to consult with ministry organization leaders, mentor younger men, and coach pastors. All this, not to brag, but to let you know the return on your investment in our ministry. Supporting us as you have financially and in prayer empowers us to keep saying “Yes!” to the doors of service the Lord opens for us. Every day is different. No teaching/preaching/strategic planning session is the same. What a blessing when our ideas or insights are applied by another organization or colleague. And you share in that return on the offerings you share with us.

Carol and I are always grateful for another opportunity to share a little of what God has accomplished this past year through your partnership with us. If you have a question about the
information we’ve provided below, please do not hesitate to contact us.

With thankful hearts,