BECOME A PRAYING CHURCH

PURPOSE
To empower pastors and leaders to cultivate praying churches that inspire and sustain vibrant communities of prayer.

TIMELINE

• Duration: Weekly on Thursdays, January 9 - March 6, 2025

• Retreat: March 9 (evening) - March 10, in-person at Home of Peace

FORMAT

• Interactive Learning Cohort for lead pastors and prayer leaders, focusing on cultivating personal and communal prayer within churches.

• Weekly Gatherings: Thursdays at 4 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 (covers retreat, resources, and course materials)

HOST
Mark McGovern, Lead Pastor at Experience Church, San Francisco
Mark shares his journey of transformation into a prayer-focused leader and invites pastors eager to build praying churches to join this cohort.

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