Prayer empowers ministry!

Over the years Somebody Cares has seen the power of unified Body of Christ praying and working together. United prayer, across racial and denominational lines, is the most effective catalyst to community transformation. That is why a major priority of the Somebody Cares network is to encourage, equip and implement coordinated prayer initiatives in areas seeking transformation for individuals and the community at large.

A variety of prayer strategies have been used throughout the network, each targeting an increase in prayer for our cities in our cities. A few examples are mentioned below.

The Door Hanger Project

This project takes prayer to the neighborhood. Participating organizations and ministries place door hangers printed with the gospel message on homes in their communities. The door hangers provide individuals in the community with information on how to receive prayer and contact local ministries if they are in need.

 Adopt-A-Gang

This strategy identifies gangs in a community by name. Once the gangs are identified local churches and ministries are asked to adopt a gang in prayer. Consistent, coordinated prayer efforts have been effective in reducing gang related crime and in bringing gang members to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Houses of Prayer

Somebody Cares partners with and supports Houses of Prayer in various cities. Encouraging on-going prayer in these designated locations around cities helps inform intercessors of urgent prayer points for the city and nations while facilitating a level of unified prayer unknown before. As a result of the increase in prayer we are seeing cities changes and lives transformed.

Jericho Drives

Jericho Drives allow on-site prayer in areas where it is needed most. The strategy was developed in the early days of ministry and fashioned after the battle plan God gave the armies of Israel in their defeat of Jericho in Joshua chapter 6. After Joshua and the army of Israel marched around the walls of Jericho seven days and then seven times on the last day, the walls of Jericho came tumbling down. Consistent, informed and on-site prayer still proves effective in pulling down spiritual strongholds in some areas so the city can experience breakthrough!

Occupy the Land

Occupy the Land covers an entire city with prayer for the lost. This initiative requires the body of Christ in the city to join together and pray for their neighbors. Through individuals specifically targeting each block of their community with daily prayer we have seen crime rates drop, relationships changed, and cities changed!

For information on how to implement these or other prayer strategies in your community contact us and we will try to be of assistance to you.

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