Facing An Uncertain Future (John Wimber)
Facing An Uncertain Future “What does it mean for a Christian to be faced with an uncertain future? How do we reconcile, for example, the healing of one and the seemingly unanswered prayers for another? The Lord has not left us without answers in his Word, nor has he left us alone in our suffering. […]
The 5 Step Prayer Model – STEP 2: The Diagnosis
“Why does this person have this condition?” Now we can begin to identify the underlying issue we sense God is inviting us to pray for. We are asking, “Why does this person have this condition (or point of need)?” There are many reasons someone might need prayer, and if the request is for physical healing, […]
The 5 Step Prayer Model – STEP 1: The Interview
Introduce yourself, then ask, “How can I pray for you?” or “Where does it hurt?” In this first step, we introduce ourselves to the person, and ask the questions “How can I pray for you?” or “Where does it hurt?” This is not a medical interview or a counseling session, but rather an opportunity to […]
The 5 Step Prayer Model – Introduction
Pray For A Thousand People, Then We’ll Talk John Wimber’s healing conferences and teaching impacted thousands of Christians around the world in the 20th century. He noted once that he would receive cards or letters after someone had heard him teach that would say something to the effect of, “I went home and prayed for […]
The 5 Step Prayer Model – Forward
One of the most important distinctives of the Vineyard movement is captured in a simple, four-word phrase: “Everyone gets to play.” Coined by our founder John Wimber, and based on his understanding of the New Testament call to equip all the saints for the work of ministry (Eph. 4:12), this phrase set the stage for […]
