Biblical Prayers for the Pastor Search Committee

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Pray for deep spiritual cleansing and fullness of the Holy Spirit in each team member (Psalms 66:18; John 15:5; Ephesians 5:18). Pray this for each member by name.
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Pray for keen supernatural discernment, wisdom and strength for the team chairman (Matthew 15:14).
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Pray for powerful unity and oneness of spirit within the team (Amos 3:3; Matthew 18:19).
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Pray for God’s clear direction in how resumes are collected, examined and interviews conducted. Ask God to bring the right person to the attention of the team (Proverbs 14:12; Isaiah 55:8-9).
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Pray for the search team to have God’s wisdom in all the questions and information they share with the prospective pastor. Spirit-led thoroughness is essential (1 Corinthians 2:10-16)!
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Pray for the team to have supernatural wisdom as to the unique characteristics and traits most needed for our church.
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Pray for the team to have no timetable but God’s. They must be determined to find God’s perfect will in God’s perfect time (Ephesians 5:17)
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Pray for the future pastor and his family to have absolute certainty in their sense of call to our church. (He must know he has God’s direction).
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Pray for the prevention of Satan’s influence in misleading or rushing the search team. (One of Satan’s wiles is deception.) Pray for a powerful hedge of protection around the committee and their families.
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Pray for God’s guidance in how the future pastor is presented to the church. Pray for the church to have a supernatural unity in his call to our church (1 Corinthians 1:10; Acts 2:1). Pray for God’s strength and guidance in the pastor’s former church.