Prayer Requests ~ Senior Pastor Search Committee

Requests Specific for the Pastor Search Team
¨ Pray that we have success in doing God's work by clearly seeing the man who would be able to lead the people of The Brook
¨ Pray that we rely on God's timing in every aspect of the search
¨ Pray the committee would be in unity as God reveals the man He has called to The Brook
¨ Pray that we don't take any shortcuts in the process of searching
¨ Pray that the committee won't have any conflicts in schedules to be able to meet
¨ Pray for the protection of the committee- Spiritually, physically and emotionally as they put in long hours through this process
¨ Pray that we use our time wisely
¨ Pray against any spiritual attacks
¨ Pray as a committee that we would communicate well with one another
¨ Praise God for the different gifts God has given to each individual who is on the committee
¨ Pray for stamina, strength and encouragement
¨ Pray that we run the race well not getting discouraged
¨ Pray for the protection of our families
¨ Pray that our personal walk with God would be strong
¨ Pray that our prayer life would be strong and pray against the enemy who doesn't want us on our knees
¨ Pray that the committee would faithfully ask for God's help and direction
¨ Pray that as any problems arise, the committee will face them squarely and press on to complete God's work in seeking the right man

Requests Specific to Where We Are in the Process
¨ Pray for the committee to look in the right places for our future pastor
¨ Pray for the man God has chosen to be open to God's call
¨ Pray as the committee continues to read resumes, processing all that is written, they will allow God to be the center in all they do
¨ Pray for clear understanding as we read and review resumes
¨ Pray as a committee we would be forthright and direct with the candidates on the church's strength and weaknesses
¨ Pray that there would be humility, honesty and integrity in the candidate process
¨ Pray as a committee that we look for character signs that reveal the issues of the heart of the candidate
¨ Pray as a committee that we recognize any candidate that is a wolf in sheep's clothing
¨ Pray as a committee that we can see and hear the love and passion the candidate has for the Lord Jesus Christ
¨ Pray as a committee that we communicate well with a potential candidate, in a timely manner
¨ Pray the committee asks the right questions to each candidate who is interviewed

General for Church Body
¨ Pray that the pastor search period will be a time that our church will learn to seek God Himself more than just a new pastor
¨ Pray for stamina, strength and encouragement
¨ Pray that we run the race well not getting discouraged
¨ Pray for revival of our hearts
¨ Pray that each of us as individuals would remember that God is the director of every aspect of our lives, even our prayers
¨ Pray against any spiritual attacks
¨ Pray for a powerful move of congregational cleansing and renewal.
¨ Pray for strong consistency and focus in the present ministry of the church.
¨ Pray for a miraculous sense of love and unity among all members of the church.
¨ Pray that we will patiently await God's timing and settle for nothing less than His perfect will.
¨ Ask God for His mercy in giving us a true man of God and a great leader.
¨ Pray that we will be prepared to make the necessary changes to embrace a new day of ministry.
¨ Pray for great unity in calling the new pastor.