FOR OUR SCHOOL OF BIBLICAL PREACHING

“Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you.” 2 Thess. 3:1

We believe that the calling of Word of Grace Church is not only to care for the spiritual growth of our own congregation, but also to strengthen other churches by equipping pastors and preachers beyond our city—and even beyond our country.

This month, new sessions of the School of Biblical Preaching will be held in North Carolina and in Asia. This work requires God’s special guidance and blessing, since the fruit of this training will shape the ministry of many churches. Next week, please join us in prayer:
For the students:

• that they would be able to grasp the material and, through diligent study, gain as much as possible from their teachers,
• that their knowledge would lead to humility and Christlikeness, not pride,
• that the combination of their character and gifts would make them useful instruments for serving the Church.

For the teachers:

• that their teaching would be clear, deep, and fruitful,
• that they would not only be experts in their subject, but living examples of it,
• that the Lord would guard them from distorting the truth in either teaching or life.

For God’s guidance:

• that the Lord would remove administrative obstacles,
• that in regions hostile to Christianity, students would be able to complete their training, even when it might cost them their freedom,
• that God would grant protection from evil and oppression.

For the results of the training:

• that the Lord would strengthen His Church in the regions where the School of Biblical Preaching is held,
• that the Word of God would spread and bear fruit in the lives of believers,
• that every training project would bring glory to God.