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Prayer Training
A recording of one of our prayer trainings is available HERE. This video is intended to be used as a reference and training tool for those who will be teaching and leading a Prayer Training using our materials.
Prayer Ministry Training Handout - PDF
Prophetic Training
“Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy... the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.” 1 Cor. 14:1 & 3. At Bridgeway, our prophetic training happens twice a year on Saturday morning and is three hours in length. In the training we explore the inner and outer workings of the Holy Spirit through the gift of prophesy. This training also explores how the Lord speaks to his people, the purpose of prophesy and it’s use in the local church, and a hands-on time to explore and practice the gift of prophesy.
Leading Prayer & Prophetic Trainings
At Bridgeway, we offer Prayer and Prophetic Trainings 3-4 times a year on weekend mornings. The trainings usually last for 1.5-2 hours. The sessions are led by 1-3 members of our Prophetic Leadership Team. After the teaching portion of the training, we launch into a practice time. Attendees are asked to break into smaller groups of 5-10 people. Our Extended Prophetic Team serves as small group leaders for the practice portion of both trainings. We encourage attendees to avoid being in the same group as a spouse or close friend. Practicing to hear from the Lord is best evidenced when one is unfamiliar with those in their group.
Prophetic ministry is closely tied to praying for other people. A strong prayer ministry inside and outside the church results in a stronger prophetic ministry.
Convergence + Convergence: EQUIP 2018
Bridgeway Church has held several national events regarding the convergence of Word and Spirit. Resources from our events are available here. Our 2018 "Convergence: EQUIP" workshop specifically focused on the topic of Building a Prophetic Ministry in the Local Church. You can find the EQUIP 2018 session videos and the accompanying Guidebook on our videos page.
Contact Info
To learn more about Prayer and Prophetic Ministry at Bridgeway, check our Prayer & Prophetic page. You are also welcome to email Erin Goss, our Assistant Pastor of Prayer Ministry Coordinator. Erin can provide more information on how we form prayer and prophetic teams at Bridgeway and the ministry opportunities we offer.
Tom Ball, one of our founding elders and a member of our Prophetic Leadership Team, enjoys working with leaders and is happy to answer any questions related to teaching these materials and developing a culture of prayer and prophetic ministry in a church. Please email him to get connected!