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A Prayer Walk is a deliberate strategy used worldwide to identify People of Peace—those who welcome you, accept prayer, engage with Scripture, and are willing to share it with others. This method follows three key steps: Pray, Share, and Ask (PSA).
Pray: Start by asking the Holy Spirit for direction on where to go and whom to approach. Go with expectation, focusing on those most likely to be receptive, including individuals in the PIPSY category: Poor, Internationals, Prisoners, Sick, and Youth. Also, consider those who have received aid such as food or material items from local ministries, as they may be especially responsive. Approach in pairs, knocking on the door—friends knock, strangers ring the bell. Introduce yourself, tell them you're going around encouraging people by praying for them and ask if you can pray for them and what they most need prayer for. For example, "Hi, my name is __________ and this is ______________. We're followers of Jesus and are going around encouraging people by praying for them. Can we pray for you, and if so, what is one thing you need prayer for most right now?" Listen for pain points and gently explore by asking questions. Show compassion by stepping into what they are going through. Share: Before praying, ask if you can share an encouraging Bible story. Try to align their story with God's word. Memorize a few stories from your personal reading, the list below, or the DBS story sets. After sharing the story, ask, "Is there anything in this story that applies to you?" You can also ask, "What does this story teach us about God and people?" Ask follow-up questions that expose pain points. After they share, pray according to what they just shared. Pray humbly and compassionately, yet confidently and boldly. Ask: After praying, inquire if they know someone who would be encouraged by the story just shared. For instance, "Do you think it's possible that God cares about you and others so much that He sent us here today to invite you to discover how to live life on His terms?" If they agree, text them the story along with the questions you asked. Follow up within 48 hours, reminding them that you are praying for them and encouraging them to share the story. Celebrate if they do. After they have shared the story a few times, invite them to be trained in Discovery Bible Story (DBS). Use Coach as a resource to guide them as they form a Discovery Group, supporting the group as it multiplies and matures.
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A Prayer Walk is a deliberate strategy used worldwide to identify People of Peace—those who welcome you, accept prayer, engage with Scripture, and are willing to share it with others. This method follows three key steps: Pray, Share, and Ask (PSA).
Pray: Start by asking the Holy Spirit for direction on where to go and whom to approach. Go with expectation, focusing on those most likely to be receptive, including individuals in the PIPSY category: Poor, Internationals, Prisoners, Sick, Youth. Also consider those who have received aid such as food or material items from local ministries, as they may be especially responsive. Approach in pairs, knocking on the door — friends knock, strangers ring the bell. Tell them you're going around encouraging people by praying for them. Ask if you can pray for them and what they most need prayer for. For instance, "Hi, my name is __________ and this is ______________. We're followers of Jesus and are going around encouraging people by praying for them. Can we pray for you, and if so, what is one thing you need prayer for most right now?" Listen for pain points. Gently explore by asking questions. Be compassionate by stepping into what they are going through. Share: Before praying, ask if you can share an encouraging Bible story. If possible, try to align their story with God's word. Have a set of stories memorized from your personal reading, the list below or the DBS story sets. After sharing the story, ask, "Is there anything in this story that applies to you?" You can also ask, "What does this story teach us about God and people?" Ask follow up questions that expose pain points. After they share, pray according to what they just shared. Pray humbly and compassionately, but confidently and boldly. Ask: After praying, Inquire if they know someone who would be encouraged by the story just shared. For instance, "Do you think it's possible that God cares about you and others so much that he sent us here today to invite you to discover how to live life on his terms?" If they agree, text them the story along with the questions you asked. Follow up within 48 hours, remind them that you are praying for them and encourage them to share the story. Celebrate if they do. After they have shared the story a few times, invite them to be trained in DBS. Use Coach as a resource to guide them as they form a Discovery Group, supporting the group as it multiplies and matures. |