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This is for you and it is too good to pass up. If you are a pastor or church leader and don’t have people praying for you, you are in trouble.

Because you face many challenges in ministry, it is imperative that you have a prayer covering over you and your family. You need your own personal intercessors! Below are a couple of options of setting up a prayer covering.

One option is for your intercessor(s) to have a schedule of what you are doing each week or you may even send out a monthly calendar or communicate via email. Alert them of any upcoming meetings or events. This includes family events and meetings, also. Share with them your goals for your ministry and family. Update them each month or even once every two weeks. All of this allows your intercessor(s) to effectively pray for you. You may even put your intercessor(s) in your contact list on your cell phone in case you have an emergency and need prayer right then.

Another option is to set up a Prayer Shield.
Have one of your intercessors (someone whom you are very close to) handle your most intimate prayer concerns i.e.: personal struggles, character issues, financial struggles, purity issues, family problems, etc.

Have another intercessor pray for your spiritual growth or maturity.

Have another pray for your schedule of events that you have each month.

Have someone to pray for your family.

You may have several areas that need prayer. Set up an intercessor for each of those areas.

This creates a shield of covering around you and for all your needs
Be open and honest.
Example: I have a meeting this Wed and I am nervous because this person does not receive instruction well… (You told them your fear without mentioning names.)
Remember to share with them answered prayer. This fuels an intercessor.
Begin to ask God who these people would be. For deep personal requests remember to choose someone whom you can trust. You may want them to sign a confidentiality covenant.
Key characteristics you may look for in an intercessor. (but not limited to)

Quiet
Not a gossip
Self-less
Doesn’t seek recognition
Humble
Not overly committed
Consistent
Loves to worship
Exhorter
Speaks truth in love
A spirit that is FAT (Faithful, Available, Teachable)

Anyone you ask would be honored and will receive a blessing to be your intercessor. You are blessed because you are covered in prayer and they are blessed because they get to serve you in intercession. Your intercessors may not even attend your church. It could be neighbors, friends, or family. A person will be more effectual at praying when they can pray for one area.