Churches that pray are powerful churches. Prayer changes things. It strengthens relationships and builds a connection with the Almighty. If we want to be successful as a church by any of the metrics that actually matter, we must be characterized by prayer.

• Prayer is the means by which God fulfills his will among his people. 
• Suffering that leads to prayer, that leads to grace, leads to the glory of God.
• Prayer encourages confession and brings healing.
• We can’t experience healing, or expect our offering to be received while harboring ill will for our brothers and sisters. 
• Our lives should have clear evidence of a pattern of prayer

2 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Corinthians 4:15, James 5:16, Matthew 5:23-26, Romans 12:12, Acts 1:14, Acts 2:12, Acts 6:4