Transform Your Church Through the Power of Prayer
Most pastors know they should pray more. Many confess prayerlessness as their greatest failing. But knowing we need to pray and actually building a praying church are two different things.
Building a DNA of Prayer bridges that gap with theological depth and practical wisdom born from over twenty years of pastoral ministry. Author J. Novis Elkins doesn’t offer guilt or platitudes—he offers a proven pathway to cultivating prayer as the heartbeat of your congregation.
What You’ll Learn:
Theological Foundation: Explore prayer through Paul’s prison epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians), discovering how understanding God’s sovereignty, salvation, and mission empowers our prayers.
Biblical Examples: Study how Moses, David, Daniel, and Jesus prayed for God’s people, learning from their intercession, contrition, and focus on God’s glory.
Practical Implementation:
Create personal “secret gardens” of prayer with journals and sacred spaces
Lead corporate prayer that actually engages your congregation (not just awkward silence)
Teach people to pray aloud using simple, clear instructions
Pray Scripture systematically through any biblical text
Use modern tools like text messages to build prayer accountability
Develop “impossible prayers” that stretch your faith
Pray for other churches and watch your own joy multiply
Why This Book Is Different:
This isn’t another book about prayer—it’s a manual for building a praying church. Every technique has been tested in real congregational settings. The author shares both successes and awkward failures, offering honest guidance on what works and what doesn’t.
Whether you’re planting a church, revitalizing an existing congregation, or simply desperate to develop your own prayer life, Building a DNA of Prayer provides the theological framework and practical tools you need.
Perfect for:
Pastors and church leaders
Small group leaders
Ministry teams
Anyone seeking to deepen their prayer life and teach others to pray
Stop feeling guilty about prayerlessness. Start building a DNA of prayer into your life and ministry. The church that prays together advances the Kingdom together.
“It is my sincere desire that you would pray. If you do not know how, learn. Labor in prayer. Work hard to pray! Through prayer and discipline we will see the Kingdom of God come.” — J. Novis Elkins
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