So, about this time last year, I was on staff at LifeChurch.tv in OKC. One afternoon, I remember sitting with Terry Storch, Bobby Gruenewald, Craig Groeschel and Lance Young in Bobby’s office (it was pretty cramped…somehow Craig ended up sitting on the floor wedged behind where the door would open) and on this HUGE whiteboard, we were dreaming up this idea of uniting churches all over the world.
Could churches actually combine efforts to share resources, teaching videos, to give financially, and to fast and serve and pray together? What would that look like?
Why not try? And the whiteboard got really full, really quickly.
One Prayer was born. It started with four churches, then grew to eight. Then double digits. Then hundreds. Then thousands. And before you knew it over 2 million believers across the world were participating in this movement.
One of the coolest parts for me was watching the videos that churches would share for other churches. Because it’s all about sharing. Last year, people taught on what their “One Prayer” for the church would be. Personally, some of my favorite videos were from pastors who had no fancy equipment. Those who put their handicam on a tripod and sat in front of a wall and delivered an incredible challenge.
It’s almost time for One Prayer 2009, and just in case you haven’t heard about it, check out this video from Craig.
I’d really encourage you to explore the option of your church participating in One Prayer 2009. Whether you can contribute a video or not, just participating in such an amazing experience will be life changing for you and your church. The theme this year is “God is _________.” You can get the details and register here. Oh yeah. Totally free. Of course.
(By the way, Craig, if you stumble on this post. I think your hair looks awesome in this video!)
(Sorry, I am a girl and I notice peoples’ hair.)
(Just had to get that off my chest.)
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8 responses to “One Prayer – God Is…”
Okay. I’ve never heard of this from my Mommy hole, but a celebration of the attributes of God as a body is just what the Doctor ordered. Thanks for sharing this, Anne.
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Amen – One Prayer, One Body, One Christ, One Agreement, Once a Year
the Power that comes from this event due to its world-wide nature is absolutely incredible – if your church or org. is not on board you are missing a real work of the Spirit that trancends musical tastes, worship style, traditions, the whole ball of wax! do it – you’ll be blessed
now, back to Anne’s regular programming :)
I loved One Prayer last year. It was great seeing the different messages and it gave me an opportunity to hear/meet other pastors like Perry Noble and Steven Furtick.
Our community of faith loved One Prayer last year and we are doing it again! So grateful for the vision that was birthed!!!
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I love that vision of churches working together. We need more of that. So much more.
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I want your job….can I atleast be your shadow?
We will be taking part in ONE Prayer…actually filming tomorrow night.
Imagine what it would be like to stand before God one day as you are rewarded for bringing the entire church world together.
“And the reward goes to Craig Groeschel”
just a thought
This looks awesome! I’m forwarding to our worship planning team!
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