“The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, ‘Follow me.’” John 1:43
Read John 1:43
Lord, please bring forth men who follow you to be trained and equipped as pastors to shepherd your flock. We pray specifically that you would draw men into the Lead Pastor Residency Program that they would be prepared to shepherd your growing flock as new Mars Hill churches are planted. We know that you love the church and use its godly leaders as your primary means of saving people.
Thank you for the strategy of the Lead Pastor Residency program, which aims to ensure that Mars Hill goes beyond a one-generation church. Thank you for these men who have chosen to follow you and lead your people. Be with these men and the pastors of Mars Hill. Guide Pastor Dave Bruskas as he leads the pastor residents. Give him the wisdom to lead well. Bring the men we need to plant churches in the future. Make them the right men, God.
Also, help me to see where you would have me step forward boldly and courageously to help my church, whether that means participating in this program, another program, or serving in a different way. Teach me to pray for my leaders, and thank you, Lord, for calling me to follow you.
Thank you for praying and giving to be a part of our year-end campaign to raise $2 million above and beyond our normal giving. Go here for more information on how Mars Hill is building a legacy to equip the next generation. Visit marshill.com/give to give online and set up a recurring gift for 2014.
