Our Pastor Search

This time of focused prayer and devotion will help the church walk through the pastor search process underway now. During these 40 days, spend time with God, praying for yourself and your church family. Each day has a specific focus and a Scripture passage to read. Unite with fellow Christians in agreement, lifting these requests to the Lord. Trust God to hear, heal and answer as we spend time with Him during these 40 days.

Thank you for uniting with your brothers and sisters in Christ in prayer for the church!

Day 1 Prayer: That God will lead many to pray these 40 days

Day 1 Reading: Ephesians 1:1-3

Day 2 Prayer: That all eyes and focus would be on Jesus Christ 

Day 2 Reading: Ephesians 1:4-8

Day 3 Prayer: That God would clean our hearts — we need revival

Day 3 Reading: Ephesians 1:9-12

Day 4 Prayer: That we will really listen for what God is saying to us

Day 4 Reading: Ephesians 1:13-16

Day 5 Prayer: That each member will grow in their knowledge of Jesus

Day 5 Reading: Ephesians 1:17-21

Day 6 Prayer: That He will give us pure hearts to seek His face

Day 6 Reading: Ephesians 1:22-23

Day 7 Prayer: For the Pastor Search Committee as they serve

Day 7 Reading: Ephesians 2:1-3

for Our Search Committee

Pray for each team member by name, asking for spiritual purity and dependence on the Holy Spirit.

(Psalm 24:1-6, Psalm 66:18, John 15:5, Ephesians 5:18)

and the Church

Pray that this process will be a time when the church learns to depend on God more fully, depending on Him in Jesus' name. 

(Jeremiah 29:13, James 4:8)

Day 8 Prayer: Praise God for His abundant mercy!

Day 8 Reading: Ephesians 2:4-7

Day 9 Prayer: That God will show you the work He wants from you 

Day 9 Reading: Ephesians 2:8-10

Day 10 Prayer: For the deacons of the church

Day 10 Reading: Ephesians 2:11-13

Day 11 Prayer: That the peace of God will guard our hearts and lives

Day 11 Reading: Ephesians 2:14-18

Day 12 Prayer: For the worship & preaching of the Word to be anointed 

Day 12 Reading: Ephesians 2:19-22

Day 13 Prayer: For our worship leaders as we gather to worship

Day 13 Reading: Ephesians 3:1-5

Day 14 Prayer: For healing and unity in the Body of Christ here

Day 14 Reading: Ephesians 3:6-9

for Our Search Committee

Pray that the search team will exemplify the traits of humility, gentleness, patience, and forbearance with one another as they serve. (Ephesians 4:1-6)

Pray for discernment, wisdom, and strength for the team chairperson. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

and the Church

Pray for a reviving work of God among His people, bringing renewal and health to the church family. (Psalm 85:6)

Pray for faithfulness in attending, serving, and giving as the church walks through the search process. (Hebrews 13:20-21)

Day 15 Prayer: For the deacons of the church 

Day 15 Reading: Ephesians 3:10-13

Day 16 Prayer: That God will reveal to you how great His love really is 

Day 16 Reading: Ephesians 3:14-19

Day 17 Prayer: Praise God for His ability to do more than we can ask 

Day 17 Reading: Ephesians 3:20-21

Day 18 Prayer: For any personal prayer requests 

Day 18 Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6

Day 19 Prayer: That the church’s leaders will be encouraged and united 

Day 19 Reading: Reading: Ephesians 4:7-13

Day 20 Prayer: For Tom Lamkin as he prepares to preach 

Day 20 Reading: Ephesians 4:14-16

Day 21 Prayer: That God will reveal sin and purify His church 

Day 21 Reading: Ephesians4:17-19

for Our Search Committee

Pray for unity in the Spirit for the committee as they serve. (Amos 3:3, Matthew 18:19-20) 

Pray for the team to have protection from spiritual warfare as they do this very important work for our church. (Ephesians 6:10-18) 

and the Church

Pray for a God-given unity in the congregation, trusting the Lord together as the church faces the future in Christ. (Amos 3:3, Matthew 18:19-20) 

Pray for the team to have protection from spiritual warfare as they do this very important work for our church. (Ephesians 6:10-18) 

Day 22 Prayer: That we will deny self to live new lives in Christ

Day 22 Reading: Ephesians 4:20-24

Day 23 Prayer: That we will not let the sun go down on any anger

Day 23 Reading: Ephesians 4:25-28

Day 24 Prayer: For kindness and compassion to flow freely among us

Day 24 Reading: Ephesians 4:29-32

Day 25 Prayer: That God will prepare our next pastor for us

Day 25 Reading: Ephesians 5:1-4

Day 26 Prayer: That we will be Jesus’ light in our community

Day 26 Reading: Ephesians 5:5-8

Day 27 Prayer: For our church staff

Day 27 Reading: Ephesians 5:9-14

Day 28 Prayer: That we will be open to positive changes in our church

Day 28 Reading: Ephesians 5:15-18

for Our Search Committee

Pray for the team to have no timetable but God’s for their work. They must be focused on following God’s direction from start to finish. (Ephesians 5:15-17)

Pray for the spouses and families of the search committee as they carry out their task. (Philippians 4:4-7) 

and the Church

Pray for members to build relationships with neighbors, having gospel conversations, making disciples who make disciples. (Matthew 28:18-20)

Pray that the church will patiently await God’s timing to bring the new pastor. (Hebrews 6:11-12) 

Day 29 Prayer: Give thanks to God for His Blessings and Answers

Day 29 Reading: Ephesians 5:19-21

Day 30 Prayer: For marriages to be strengthened and healed.

Day 30 Reading: Ephesians 5:22-24

Day 31 Prayer: For our music team

Day 31 Reading: Ephesians 5:25-30

Day 32 Prayer: That the ministry to children will grow and flourish

Day 32 Reading: Ephesians 5:31-33

Day 33 Prayer: Any personal prayer requests

Day 33 Reading: Ephesians 6:1-4

Day 34 Prayer: For Sunday School teachers or Bible Study leaders

Day 34 Reading: Ephesians 6:5-9

Day 35 Prayer: For a strong prayer covering for the Search Committee

Day 35 Reading: Ephesians 6:10 

for Our Search Committee

Pray for supernatural discernment as candidates are considered and interviewed, with the unity of the Spirit directing the team's thoughts and decisions. (Ephesians 4:3)

As God to give the team an unusual anointing for prayerful dependence on Him, considering everything through much prayer. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

and the Church

Pray for the interim pastor as he leads, preaches, prays and serves through the transition. (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Pray for protection for the church family in spirtual struggle, depending on the armor of God. (Ephesians 6:10-18)

Day 36 Prayer: For the church to have the full protection of God.

Day 36 Reading: Ephesians 6:11-13

Day 37 Prayer: For wisdom for all those who serve as church leaders.

Day 37 Reading: Ephesians 6:14-17

Day 38 Prayer: For readiness as we deal with spiritual warfare.

Day 38 Reading: Ephesians 6:18-20

Day 39 Prayer: That God will dramatically answer prayers!

Day 39 Reading: Ephesians 6:21-22

Day 40 Prayer: That God's love will overwhelm the church family.

Day 40 Reading: Ephesians 6:23-24

for Our Search Committee

Pray for divine direction and God's favor in every decision and action as the team prepares to bring the new pastor to the church for consideration. (Proverbs 16:9)

and the Church

Praise God for His grace and peace as the church walks with Him through these times. (2 Peter 1:2-4)