Enhancing Corporate Prayer at First Baptist Church in Owensboro, Kentucky

Abstract

This project helped members of First Baptist Church in Owensboro, Kentucky, to understand, desire, and live out biblical corporate prayer. Chapter 1 sets the context of the project, ultimately giving the rationale for the need to enhance the corporate prayer life of the church. This chapter also includes the goals and methodological approaches toward achieving the stated purpose of the project. Chapter 2 argues that the book of Acts provides a foundation and model for the practice of prayer as a corporate spiritual discipline that cultivates a church in which God is pleased to work mightily in and through. Chapter 3 explains the invaluable role corporate prayer plays in the discipleship and growth of the individual Christian as they seek to carry out their privilege and responsibility as church members. Chapter 4 details the methodology used to implement and execute this project, emphasizing the equipping class as the prominent channel of influence. Chapter 5 presents a final analysis, evaluation, and reflection on the project and its effectiveness.