Intecessory Prayer Team
| Purpose: To pray on site during the Event for speakers, musicians, choir, staff, volunteers, and men attending the Event. | |
| Commitment Level: Pre-Event: (Auckland only) If available, attend prayer meetings, held weekly on Monday nights for 6 weeks prior to Event. Event: 1 or 2 Days Friday 6.00 – 9.45pm Saturday 8.15am – 9.30pm |
Responsibilities: Pre-Event: Pray for the Event. During Event: Be part of the Intercessory Prayer Team at the Event. |
| Reports to: Intercessory Prayer Co-ordinator |
Works closely with: Prayer Ministry Team |
Personal attributes
| 1. | Is in good standing at a Christian Church. |
| 2. | Is willing to be involved in prayer ministry, crossing ethnic and denominational lines. |
| 3. | Believes in and is committed to the Promise Keepers' Seven Promises. |
| 4. | Is willing to come under the authority of the Intercessory Prayer Co-ordinator. |
| 5. | Is committed to pray in the Prayer Room at the Event during their scheduled time. |
Responsibilities pre-Event:
| 1. | Make sure you are registered to attend the Event. |
| 2. | If available, attend and participate in any local Event prayer meetings leading up to the Event. Commit to pray individually for the Event during the week. |
| 3. | Help recruit and encourage others to join with you on the Intercessory Prayer Team, and recommend candidates to the Intercessory Prayer Co-ordinator. |
| 4. | Meet with the Intercessory Prayer Co-ordinator prior to Event for the orientation and briefing session to discuss guidelines, schedules, etc. Familiarise yourself with general Event information. |
| 5. | Pray for the men attending the Event, and the Organising Team. |
Responsibilities during Event:
| 1. | On arrival at the Event, check in at the Volunteers Check-in Table/Help Desk. You will then be directed to the allocated Prayer Room. |
| 2. | Follow instructions regarding Prayer Room guidelines, prayer assignments, shifts, meals, breaks etc. |
| 3. | Maintain the unity of the room. If you get a sense that something is not right which could take the team out of the flow of the Spirit, share your concern with the Intercessory Prayer Co-ordinator and they will decide what action to take. |
| 4. | Take breaks as needed. If you feel the need to be on the move, ask the Intercessory Prayer Co-ordinator if they can assign you to a different prayer task. |
| 5. | Do not roam the halls of the auditorium unless you are on a prayer assignment. |
| 6. | Be flexible when changes occur in the Prayer Room. Event needs will arise suddenly. Speakers, staff, and volunteers will come in periodically for prayer. You will be asked to gather to pray. Follow the instructions given by the Intercessory Prayer Co-ordinator. |
| 7. | Changes could be taking place while you are out on a break. If when you return something new is happening, do your best to fit in to what is going on in the room without disrupting the flow of the Spirit. |
| 8. | Be flexible and be forgiving! Mistakes will be made. |
| 9. | Reminder: This is not a time to minister to each other. We must be focused on the Event program, speakers and the attendees. |