We hope to inspire and resource local churches and individuals to increase their desire for God through corporate prayer.
The Prayers of Many mixes training resources with a global together event in order to see a culture of corporate prayer develop in local church life.
What has God said?
The prayers of many
The Prayers of Many is inspired by the verses in 2 Corinthians 1:11 - "You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many."
A revolution
We are convinced that when it comes to corporate prayer - the act of the church praying together - what we need is nothing short of a revolution.
Our inspiration has been the model used by Jonathan Edwards in the 18th Century. Like him we long to see tens of thousands of people praying in unity for the same things at the same time. We would love you to join us.
The Foundational Principles
Extra-Ordinary Prayer
It is something 'extra'
Changing the prayer culture requires events that are extra to the usual programme of prayer in the church. Above and beyond the regular rhythm of meetings.
Visible Union
The prayers of many
In 2 Corinthians 1:11 Paul refers directly to the blessing granted through the prayers of many. So we aim for as many people praying at the same time as possible.
Explicit Agreement
Same Agenda
We encourage people to pray in partnership with other churches or groups, coordinating their timetables and agendas.</div>
“When God is about to do a mighty new thing He always sets His people praying.”
What have we achieved so far?
Culture change requires a sustained effort in one direction. Over the past 7 years we have experienced a gradual shift in the priority of corporate prayer within the churches and networks we are working with.
Seven years of sustained effort has transformed the prayer life of many churches.
We have seen thousands gathering to pray together in a beautiful expression of unity.
Churches and individuals from across the world have joined the prayers of many.
Networks and streams of churches from around to work are partnering in this together.
What next?
Explore our exciting prayer resources
Start a revolution in your church’s corporate prayer life with our resources, including the Prayers of Many book which introduces you to foundational principles of prayer and our free, interactive online course.
Discover our corporate prayer event
We have been running ENOUGH, a global corporate prayer event, for over ten years. In that time, we’ve been able to create an inclusive, creative and engaging template that anyone can utilise in their home and church contexts.
“The Bible anticipates that most of our Christian life will inevitably be worked out and filled out in a corporate context. With this in mind, mature, corporate prayer, specifically in the life of God’s people, becomes something to prize and pursue.”
- Mike Betts, Prayers of Many
