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Passion for Prayer Workshop Slated for March 26-27 at MBTS

posted in Articles, on Mar 08, 2010 by Staff

     One of the Spring semester's keynote events will take place on March 26-27 in the Downing Room of the Koehn-Myers Center.  MBTS will host a Prayer Workshop with the theme, "Creating a Passion for Prayer," that will feature guest lecturer, Dr. Tom Eliff.  According to Midwestern leaders, this course is intended to guide students toward deeper intimacy with God through prayer and provide the tools by which they can establish and intensify the prayer life of the local church. The goal is an increase in the effectiveness of both personal and corporate prayer while facing the demands of ministry. 

     The workshop is free to the public and is also offered for two hours of credit for $100 at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.  Anyone wishing to register for the course should contact the Registrar's Office at (816) 414-3756 or by e-mail at registrar@mbts.edu. 

Workshop Schedule for March 26-27
Koehn-Myers Center, Downing Room

Friday, 9 a.m. - Noon:

Introduction: The Role of Prayer in a Minister’s Life as seen in the Life of Christ
Critical Elements for Effective Prayer: A Study of Truth and Faith
The Progression of Prayer: Understanding Prayer’s Scriptural Sequence
Persistence: How to Persist in Prayer while Avoiding Meaningless Repetition

Friday, 1 - 4:30 p.m.:

Intercessory Prayer: Defining the Ministry of Intercession
The Intercessor: Necessary Qualities in the Life of an Intercessor
Intimacy with Christ: What Does Intimacy with Christ “Look Like?”
Hearing and Obeying: The “Listening” Side of Prayer

Friday 6 - 8 p.m.:

Thirst: Prayer and the Measure of Your Spiritual Life
Holy Spirit 101:  The “Revealer” of God’s Will
The Will of God and the Word of God: Scripture Directed Prayer

Saturday 9 a.m. - Noon:

Developing the Prayer Ministry of a Local Church: A Discussion
Prayer/Missions/and Evangelism: Why Prayer is Essential for Outreach
Prayer and Personal Revival: What Happens When Broken People Pray?

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