Please join us as we look forward to God’s leading and provision as we seek a new lead pastor for our church. Please use this prayer guide in your personal devotional times and throughout the days ahead.
Thank you in advance. Your Pastor Search Team
Members:
David Johnson, Chris Deaton, Todd Hopper, Amy Hostetler Huffman, Kriston Jervis, Bob Huffman, Bob Lincks, Kevin Lowrie, Tim Sparkman, Jack Willis.
For the Lead Pastor:
• Pray for God to prepare the heart of our next lead pastor.
• Ask for wisdom, clarity, and confidence as they consider God’s calling.
• Pray for their family, that they will experience peace during this time.
“I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you
with knowledge and understanding.” — Jeremiah 3:15
For the Pastor Selection Team:
• Pray for discernment and unity as the team seeks God’s will.
• Ask for wisdom in evaluating candidates and clarity in their decisions.
• Pray for strength, patience, and guidance throughout the process.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives
to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” — James 1:5
For the Congregation:
• Pray for trust in God’s timing and provision.
• Ask for unity and a shared sense of mission among all members.
• Pray for hearts to remain hopeful and expectant.
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” — Ephesians 4:3
Heavenly Father,
We humbly come before You, seeking Your guidance and wisdom in the search for our next lead pastor. Prepare the heart of the person You are calling to lead our church. Give them clarity and confidence in their calling.
Bless our pastor selection team with unity, discernment, and wisdom. Help them to be sensitive to Your leading and to work together in love and humility.
Lord, strengthen our congregation during this time. Keep us united and focused on You. Help us to trust Your timing and to remain faithful in prayer.
We surrender this search to You, knowing that You have great plans for our church. May Your will be done, and may Your name be glorified in all that we do.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
— Proverbs 3:5-6
