Day 25 – Witness to the World

Series: 31 Prayers for Pastors 

by Staff October 25, 2022

”But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
– Acts 1:8

Day 25 – Witness to the World

Many pastors these days have a presence that expands beyond their local community. That might be on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, through a blog site, or in their connections with other ministry and business leaders. In and through any of those ways, pastors, just like all believers, should live a life that reflects Christ in all areas of life including in more broad platforms and opportunities beyond just their local communities.

As we continue praying for pastors, let’s pray for their witness to the local community. Here are a few ways to pray for him:

  • Being salt and light on online platforms like social media
  • Living that reflects Christ and highlights Christ’s global commission
  • Willingness to engage lostness in their community and beyond

Prayer Prompt

Lord, I pray that my pastor (for a church member)/ I (as a pastor) will reflect Christ as he engages the world through social media, travel, etc. Give him opportunities to share the Gospel, reflect how you’ve transformed him through the cross, and allow the witness of the church to be one that a globa and missional…

*These prayers are a part of our series of prayers for pastors during Pastor Appreciation Month. A new prayer will release every morning throughout the month for pastors and their members to reflect on and pray.

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