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Prayer Still Works: Teaching Multi-Generations to Pray

Presenter: Minister KeyShaze M. Ward, M.A.Email: keyshazeward73@gmail.comSlide2

PurposeIn the Body of Christ where the experiences and needs of the congregants differ, it is important to know that prayer is the equalizer and it still works. Therefore, the purpose of this session is to provide simple ways for multiple generations to experience prayer together.Slide3

Learning Objective(s)By the end of the session, participants will:

Briefly examine multi-generations in the context of prayerIdentify simplistic ways for multi-generations to engage in prayer togetherSlide4

Scripture Reference(s):Psalms 71: 18Now also when I am old and gray-headed, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to everyone that is to come.

Matthew 18:19Again I say to unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of the Father which is in heaven.

Psalms 145:4

One generation shall praise thy works to another; and shall declare your mighty acts

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What is a Generation?A generation is "all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively." It can also be described as, "the average period, generally considered to be about thirty years, during which children are born and grow up, become adults, and begin to have children of their own.”Slide6
Categories of Generations

Silent Generation: 1928-1945Baby Boomers: 1946-1964

Gen X: 1965-1980Millennials aka Gen Y: 1981-

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Gen Z

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1997-

presentSlide7

Generational View of PrayerWhat do you believe is each generation’s view/understanding

regarding prayer?Slide8

What Do We All Have In Common?We all want to experience the power and presence of God.We can only do that when we come together in agreement.

Matthew 18:19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.Slide9

How Do We Engage All Generations in Prayer?Slide10

Three Aspects of Bringing Multi-generations Together a:

Teaching Mentoring

Corporate Slide11

Engaging Generations Through Teaching On PrayerTeaching Begins at Home:

Challenge parents to begin having prayer w/their children Corporate Bible Study with an intentional focus on aspects of prayerDeploy the Intercessory Prayer Ministries to partner with other ministries to teach about prayerSlide12

Engaging Generations in Prayer Through MentorshipSeniors and Youth prayer partners

During prayer times, allow the younger children to engage in prayer with adultsMentor groups incorporate modules on prayer within the program curriculumSlide13

Engaging Generations in Corporate PrayerInclude Youth in Prayer Revivals

Concert of Prayer Prayer Walks and MarchesCell Group Book Studies on Prayer & IntercessionSlide14

What are current methods your church uses to include ALL generations in prayer?What will you commit to try when you return home?Slide15

Thank you!!Slide16

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