Prayers For Clergy and Church Leaders

There are an estimated 980,000 clergy-pastors and Christian workers - serving 324,000 congregations in America. The following outline suggests ways you might pray for your pastor and other Church Leaders over the days of a month. If you do not PRAY for your pastor, he will be PREYED upon!

1. That they are brought to a personal saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and/or are ever more firmly rooted and established in Him.

2. That they be granted increased revelation of the Fatherhood of God.

3. That they be kept in the simple understanding that their heavenly Father has covenanted to care for them in all ways.

4. That they be granted a sustaining importation of faith, hope and love.

5. That they be granted conviction to maintain daily devotions, a substantial prayer time, fasting, and adequate Bible study.

6. That they be strengthened in their heart, renewed in the spirit of their mind and kept in emotional balance each day.

7. That they keep pure hearts and practice fidelity, honesty and integrity toward their spouse, children and in all relationships.

8. That they be drawn to and shown a place of personal pastoral care, accountability and mentoring, and given allies and prayer partners.

9. That they seek to grow in Christian virtue, the fruit of the Spirit, servant leadership and to exhibit mercy and compassion.

10. That they are sensitive to maintain Sabbath rhythms, days of rest, vacation and spiritual renewal periods.

11. That their congregations understand and bless these times, and show them honor.

12. That they are guided in the personal use of time, scheduling and budgeting.

13. That they be granted discernment and wisdom in maintaining and nurturing all relationships in family, church and community.

14. That they not wrongly compare themselves to any other leader.

15. That they will be granted discernment and wisdom for recognizing spiritual gifting and developing a plurality of five fold leadership reflections. Ephesians 4:10-16.

16. That they be shown how to rightly divide the Word of God and bring the whole counsel of God to their people.

17. That they be shown how to avoid legalism, foster liberty and maintain worship.

18. That they be led of the Lord to develop their church as a true House of Prayer.

19. That the Lord provide intercessors who will under gird them in their life and ministry.

20. That they preach the Gospel, regard the historic Creeds, teach the 10 Commandments, and proclaim Jesus as Lord of all.

21. That they are inspired to evangelize, demonstrate mercy and reach the lost.

22. That they have courage to teach and instruct on controversial biblical issues and to restore the sanctity of life, and morality.

23. That they be shielded from curses, the occult, New Age and secret societies.

24. That they live their lives in such a fashion that they are loved and respected by their spouse and children.

25. That they understand and are granted courage to practice Church discipline.

26. That they be clothed with meekness yet granted strength and patience in all situations.

27. That they not be intimidated and not carnally react when confronted by people practicing manipulation or control.

28. That they be granted grace and courage to seek pastoral counsel as needed.

29. That they not minimize teaching on the devil, death, hell and eternity.

30. That they work for eternal rather than earthly reward and are prepared to give an account to Almighty God.

31. That they may find their Strength and consolation in the Lord Jesus Christ.