PRAYER WALK

1. Pray.
   
   Prayer Walk might use the following opening, "Hi, my name is ____________ and this is __________. We're followers of Jesus Christ and are seeking to encourage people. One of the ways we hope to do this is by praying for people. May we pray for you?" If they say yes, ask, "If you were to ask God to perform a miracle in your life, what would you ask for?" Then pray for it to happen. People are especially open to God when they experience his powerful presence. 
   
   
2. Share. 
   
   Ask if you can share an encouraging story from the Bible. Consider using one from the DBS Story Set. After sharing the story, ask, "What does this say about Jesus and people?"
   
   
3. Ask. 
   
   Ask the Golden Question. "Do you know others who would be encouraged to hear this story from you?" If they say yes, ask if you can text them the story. Be sure to include the Jesus/people question.
   
   
4. Disciple. 
   
   Disciple making has two parts. The first is to coach them to become a storyteller. Do this by following up to see if they shared the story and how it went. When they share a story, consider sending a second story. Once they do that, move to the second part of disciple making.
   
   The second part is to begin them on Pathway. So far they have shared a Bible story, now they are going to learn Discovery Bible Study (DBS). Continue to coach the facilitator through Steps 1-4. Ongoing coaching is critical to long term multiplication. 

1. Pray.
   
   Consider using the following opening, "Hi, my name is ____________ and this is __________. We're followers of Jesus Christ and are seeking to encourage people. There are a couple of ways we do this. One is by praying for people. May we pray for you?" If they say yes, ask, "If you were to ask God for a miracle in your life, what would you ask for?" Then pray for it to happen. People are especially open to God when they experience his powerful presence. 
   
   
2. Share. 
   
   Inform them another way to encourage people is by sharing a story from the Bible. Ask if you can share one. Consider using one from the DBS Story Set. After sharing the story, ask, "What was the one thing from the story that spoke to your heart the most. 
   
   
3. Ask. 
   
   Ask if you can text the link to the One Thing Study to them so they can develop the habit of hearing God speak to them from Scripture. Let them know you'll be praying for them and will be in contact to see how it's going.
   
   
4. Disciple. 
   
   Follow the steps outlined in Pathway. 

Prayer Walk is a planned time devoted to discovering someone who wants to share a Bible passage with others; a storyteller. Some refer to this individual as a person of peace.

Prayer Walk is best done among those who feel overlooked by the church. They are referred to as PIPSY (the Poor, Internationals, those in Prison, the Sick, and Youth or Your neighborhood). 

Prayer Walk can be done alone, in pairs, or groups. It's a great way for a gathering of Christians (Bible study, church, ministry, etc.) to fulfill the Great Commission. It can be done as a stand alone event or woven into an existing outreach event or mission trip. It's best done when a group divides into teams of two; preferably a man and woman. 

Prayer Walk is especially effective when combined with gracious actions that meet the needs of those you engage. This is referred to as access ministry. It's not essential, but it helps create spiritual openness. 

Pray Walk can begin using the following conversation, "Hi, my name is ____________ and this is __________. We're followers of Jesus Christ and are praying for people. May we pray for you?" If they say yes, ask, "If you were to ask God to perform a miracle in your life, what would you ask?" Then pray for it.

Then consult Start Up for next steps.