BUILDING PRAYING CHURCHES
8-Week Cohort: Join Jesus in building His praying church
“even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer…”
– Isaiah 56:7-8
JOIN THE COHORT
PURPOSE
To empower pastors and leaders to cultivate praying churches that inspire and sustain vibrant communities of prayer.
TIMELINE
Thursday Jan 15th, 2026 at 1pm on Zoom
Ending Thursday March 5th
Retreat Sunday March 8th-9th
FORMAT
Interactive Learning Cohort for lead pastors and prayer leaders, focusing on cultivating personal and communal prayer within churches.
Weekly Gatherings: Thursdays at 1 PM via Zoom, plus Office Hours for additional Q&A.
Content: Sessions with guest teachers, Q&A, best practices, and development of a customized prayer plan for each church.
RETREAT DETAILS
An in-person retreat at the Home of Peace will mark the culmination of the cohort, providing an opportunity for reflection, deeper learning, and networking.
COST
$999, includes:
2 Tickets for Renaissance Conference
Cohort materials for two
Cohort retreat for two
HOST
Our Contributors
Our 8-week cohort features an incredible lineup of local leaders who are actively raising up the praying church of the Bay, along with guest speakers from outside the region. This rich curriculum is led by pastors who are both growing in prayer and leading in prayer.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participants will gain practical skills to:
Foster a committed culture of prayer in their churches.
Lead regular prayer gatherings for church members.
Develop a prayer rhythm that enhances staff unity and alignment.
Guide church members in "planting prayer" in various spheres of life (home, work, school).
Access resources, receive training, and participate in a supportive cohort.
OUTCOMES
A comprehensive, customized prayer plan for each church
One-on-one coaching sessions for action plan development
Connections with other pastors and leaders across the Bay Area
Exposure to national guest speakers and prayer leaders