October 7th

2-6PM

Mesa Chapel

Intercessory Prayer at 

Global Leadership Summit

Every year for years now, we have prayed months before Summit that all locally and world-wide, would be as the Lord would have it, pleasing to Him and effective for His purposes.

At the Summit, we also have always provided Prayer Partners for those attending.

This year, we added another element of prayer to the Central Summit experience. We had Intercessors in the Prayer Room at Gilbert praying throughout the Summit sessions - praying for the speakers, for all things technological to work well, and for the audience, both local and world-wide, to be attentive and receptive to leadership principles as well as the Gospel message presented by many of the speakers.

Three or four Intercessors prayed throughout the entire Summit, both listening themselves to the messages presented, and praying over all things Summit. Because we had never done it before, we were not sure how that would play out. But all involved were enthusiastic about being able to pray through the sessions, to respond and corporately pray about things presented right then and there, and as the Holy Spirit nudged us to pray.

It was a give and take between the pray-ers who agreed to pray through, with one and then another being the one to take the lead  whenever the Spirit prompted prayer.

The impact of corporate prayer has through the centuries been powerful. Groups praying were springboards for jail doors flying open and incredible prison escapes in the book of Acts and first century history.

Perhaps the Intercessory prayers were also the impetus for more people seeking prayer between sessions this year than at any other Summit here at Central.  Read More Here

SAUDI ARABIA IMPRISONED, ABUSED AND DEPORTED CHRISTIANS

While many in the Middle East battle against the oppression of their governments, the resulting changes have done little to curtail the persecution of Christians. Recently, Saudi Arabia imprisoned and deported 35 Ethiopian Christians. Why? Because they were praying! Although the story received little media attention in the U.S., you can read the full story, at jpost.com (the Jerusalem Post's website). Remember to pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ.

SECRETARY OF STATE CLINTON SPEAKS ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

Increasing reports regarding the persecution of Christians in many countries around the globe should make most U.S. citizens very grateful that our nation's Founding Fathers guaranteed religious freedom in the U.S. Constitution.  On July 30, 2012, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton delivered a speech regarding the State Department's recent release of the 2011 International Religious Freedom Report. Watch and read her entire address which stresses the benefits of religious freedom.

Christians URGED TO Pray for Sikhs AFTER SHOOTINGS

Following the murder of six Sikhs and the suicide of the shooter, the Ohio Council of Churches urged Christians to pray for the Sikh community and organized a "Day of Prayer." Read more.

2012 DROUGHT SPARKS NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

When trouble looms, people pray.  Often, government officials encourage them to do so. The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation along with the American Farm Bureau Foundation declared August 23 a National Day of Prayer for farmers suffering from losses due to the terrible drought. Read all about it in an article from clarionledger.com and pray that God will continue to provide us with the magnificent blessing of productive farms that yield affordable food.

ATHEISTS CRITICIZED AFTER THEY OPPOSE PRAYER FOR RAIN

"These days, it seems, atheists are petty and small-minded ideologues who regard every expression of public religiosity as a personal affront..." Read the complete article by Lisa Miller from WashingtonPost.com

TEBOW IS JOINED BY A PRAYER PARTNER

Tebow's prayer partner helps him keep his priorities straight. "My friend doesn't tell me what I want to hear. He tells me what I need to hear, and that's important." Read more in an article from Christianpost.com.

ARIZONA COURT DISMISSES PRAYER CHALLENGE

The Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) was quick to file a suit against an Arizona Day of Prayer, but a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge dismissed the case, stating the "Plaintiffs have not alleged that they filed their claims in the capacity as taxpayers, nor had they shown a direct injury, pecuniary or otherwise. Read more in an article from sonorannews.com

BACK TO SCHOOL = BACK TO BATTLE OVER PRE-GAME PRAYER

The FFRFcontinues its war against prayers before football games, but people in Mississippi, Georgia, and Tennessee continue to take a stand for prayer. Read an article from athleticbusiness.com and read and watch a newscast from WBIR in Knoxville.