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First Steps in Turnaround – Part 3 and 4. MOBILIZE

Part 3. MOBILIZE BEHIND THE SCENES

This is the third part in a series which comes from the 2016 Turnaround 2020 Plan Book. A full version of this plan book is available by download at www.Turnaround2020.net or by hard copy from Congregational Ministries, 573-785-7746.

A. Prayer Team

SPIRITUAL POWER FOR A SPIRITUAL PROCESS

A wise pastor once observed “You can have a crowd and still not have a church.” Most church leaders would agree with that sage observation for they have realized from their own experiences that drawing a crowd is secondary to having a church.

Turnaround 2020 exists to equip local churches in best practices of social, religious and spiritual systems to help local churches set the stage for divine moments when the Lord of the Church demonstrates his powerful presence.

Before a church begins any turnaround activity, the first thing that should be done is build an Intercession Team. In fact, we believe so strongly in this that we do not encourage a church to engage in a turnaround project unless the project leaders have mobilized and are communicating regularly with at least 10 people who are covering the entire project in prayer.

B. 10 Steps to Follow in Mobilizing Your Intercession Team

STEP 1: PRAY AND ASK GOD TO RAISE UP INTERCESSORS

for you as the leader, for your family and for all the various miracles God will have to do if the church is to turnaround to become healthy, vibrant, and growing.

STEP 2: BEGIN TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL INTERCESSION TEAM MEMBERS.

Take the time to sit down and make a list of people who may fit one or more of the following characteristics:

  • Who have said they will pray for you?
  • Who calls you and ask for prayer requests?
  • Who asks if you have had any answers to prayers?
  • Who do you know as a person of prayer?
  • Who has received ministry from you, who you really connected with? That is, you liked them, they liked you and “they carry you on their heart” (Phil 1:3-5, 7).

STEP 3: INVITE THEM TO JOIN YOUR INTERCESSION TEAM.

Personally communicate with them about how vital prayer is to your success. Continue reading →