Starting in 1984, a nuclear chemist named Don Rayno joined with a few friends in Raleigh, North Carolina for a monthly prayer gathering they called “Concerts of Prayer.” The group of thirty intercessors quickly dwindled down to three. A mere ten years later, they would be gathering over 1,000 believers for a prayer rally at …
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The international missions ministry of Every Home for Christ has seen over 243 million people respond to the gospel throughout the world since 1946. Yet in 2020, the organization’s director Dick Eastman was concerned that the entire organization might need to close their doors completely. As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the earth, every country …
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God is raising up leaders with the heart of David who will build houses of glory that become hubs for God’s kingdom purposes in regions across the earth. These “presence pioneers” will not build churches and ministries around programs and entertainment but around the very manifestation of God’s presence and glory. Jesus Himself will take …
In recent years, our culture has exploded with cries for “justice” regarding a number of issues related to politics, racism, economic disparity and health care. Protests and riots in the streets, political tensions and social media vitriol have highlighted the growing sense in our society that something is not right. This desire for justice is …
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Many Christians have heard about Israel’s tabernacle established by Moses or the temple that was built by Solomon, but very few are aware that King David also established a dwelling place for God. In 1 Chronicles, you can read the story of this third tabernacle. The Psalms are essentially the songbook of this tabernacle. Throughout …
God’s presence changes everything. This is the tagline of the Presence Pioneers podcast, but it’s more than a slogan for me. The summer after my high school graduation, I found myself on a dirty youth camp floor in eastern North Carolina. I was overcome by the power of the Holy Spirit and laid there for …
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St. Louis is experiencing unprecedented unity among churches through efforts to “prayer walk” the city streets together. Recently, over 75 churches came together in one weekend to walk through neighborhoods and pray for revival. Along the way, they had opportunities to meet their neighbors and share the gospel. This unified day of prayer and outreach …
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God is calling forth extravagant worshippers. He is raising up a fresh wave of those who long to spend hours and days in His presence, enjoying His word and ministering to His heart. Like Joshua, who lingered at the tent of meeting, there is a generation of hungry hearts who don’t want to leave. They …
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Every Christian knows they should pray, and they many times feel guilty for not praying enough. How is it that some believers seem to be consistent in their prayer life, yet many others struggle to stay steady? Years ago I had a conversation with a faithful intercessor named Nancy who was in her 90s. She …
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Barna research has shown that a stunning 83% of churchgoers cannot correctly define the Great Commission. 51% of churchgoers in the U.S. had never even heard the term! Jesus’ command to His apostles to “[g]o therefore and make disciples of all nations” in Matthew 28:19-20 is commonly known as the Great Commission. Christians have always …
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Did you know that we are all called to be ministers? This does not mean vocational ministry or church leadership, but every believer has a ministry to God and to others. The first and primary ministry of every Christian is actually to minister to the Lord. For many people, the idea of ministering to God …
After serving as a missionary in North Africa, Brad Stroup felt called to step off the missions field, and he was initially unsure of what was next. In 2005, during a time of prayer, Brad had a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit where the Lord asked him to start hosting daily 5 a.m. prayer …
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Rioting at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., shocked our nation. In light of the chaos of that day, the city of Washington, D.C., was essentially shut down leading up to the presidential inauguration. But did you know that there was one assembly that continued in the city, day and night, even during the inauguration? David’s …
This Prayer Initiative Is Empowering Believers in the Capital Read More »
What does it look like when God’s manifest presence fills a city or a region? Many of us approach our relationship with God in a personal and individualistic way, but God is inviting us all to think bigger. The Holy Spirit is lifting our eyes past our personal struggles, so we can dream with God …
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In a time when division and polarization fill the headlines, God is using prayer to bring pastors and churches together in unity. In Episode 53 of the Presence Pioneers podcast on the Charisma Podcast Network, Pastor Trey Kent shares the remarkable story of the Unceasing Prayer movement in Austin, Texas. In their city, there are …
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