Challenge
Church Board and church leaders: A church will not rise higher than its leadership.
“I solemnly urge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who will some- day judge the living and the dead when he appears to set up his Kingdom: Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will reject the truth and chase after myths. But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.”
2 Timothy 4:1-5
Preparation
• Praise God for who He is
• Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing
• Allow His Spirit to draw you near
• Listen as He speaks to you
Requests
• Help your leaders maintain the right spiritual priorities
• Draw your church leaders close to Himself
• Surround your leaders and their families with His protecting angels
• Fill your church leaders with His Holy Spirit
• Remind your church leaders of His great love for them
• Reveal to your leaders anything that stands in the way of their walk with God
• Fill your leaders with a great thirst for God
Thanksgiving
• Thank God for hearing you
• Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will
Optional Readings