Prayer to send forth Pastors.

Prayer for the Call to Pastoral Ministry
Father, in Jesus’ name, we pray that You call and set apart men and women with a heart for shepherding Your people. Stir their hearts with a passion to lead, teach, and care for Your flock according to Your will.
Bible Promise: “And I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” (Jeremiah 3:15)
Prayer for Pastors to be Spirit-Filled
Lord, we ask that You fill pastors with the Holy Spirit, giving them wisdom, power, and discernment to lead Your people faithfully and guide them in truth and righteousness.
Bible Promise: “Be shepherds of the church of God, which He bought with His own blood.” (Acts 20:28)
Prayer for Pastors to Walk in Integrity
Father, we pray that You raise up pastors who walk in integrity, living lives of holiness and humility, so they may serve as examples to the flock.
Bible Promise: “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.” (Proverbs 10:9)
Prayer for Pastors to Teach the Word Faithfully
Lord, we pray for pastors to boldly and accurately teach Your Word, rightly dividing the truth and equipping the saints for every good work.
Bible Promise: “Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.” (2 Timothy 4:2)
Prayer for Pastors to Have Compassion for the Flock
Father, we ask that You send pastors who have deep compassion for Your people, leading them with gentleness, patience, and a servant’s heart.
Bible Promise: “When He saw the crowds, He had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” (Matthew 9:36)
Prayer for Strength and Perseverance for Pastors
Lord, strengthen pastors to endure the challenges of ministry. Empower them with Your grace to stand firm in faith and fulfill their calling with joy.
Bible Promise: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)
Prayer for Pastors to Build Healthy Churches
Father, we pray for pastors who will lead churches into spiritual health and growth, fostering unity, love, and a passion for the Great Commission.
Bible Promise: “Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.” (Acts 9:31)

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