By Deacon Steve Greco
- Preparation in Advance of Prayer Meeting
- Prayer for hearts to be opened for attendees
- Spiritual Warfare
- Repentance of Sin
- Fast and pray to be used by the Lord
- Prayer over room/chairs/entrances
- Attend Mass day of meeting and regularly
- Arrive early with core group for prayer
- Praise and Worship
- Start on time
- Let the Spirit lead
- At least 30 minutes (try for 60 minutes or more)
- Should be constant without talking
- Group must get in communion with God
- Encourage word gifts
- Necessity for grace and healings
- One Accord Healing Prayer
- Don’t rush the Spirit
- Prayer without ceasing by entire group
- God’s Presence leads to Miracles
- Hebrews 11:6. One of the key fruits of the prayer meeting is an increase of faith
- Fervent prayer leads to miracles
- Expect God to act
- Hear God’s voice
- Learn to follow the Lord’s leading
- Leadership Tools
- Form strong core team
- Identify gifts of prayer group members
- Work with challenging members
- Have a strong teaching
- Allow atmosphere of love, hospitality, and acceptance
- Strong e-mail/communication