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Prayer Room – Personal Ministry Etiquette
All things are lawful, but not all things are helpful. All things are lawful, but not all things build up. Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor … whatever you do, do all to the glory of God
– (1 Corinthians 10: 23-24, 31b).
For the good of others, and for the glory of God, our House of Prayer seeks to administrate its gathering of believers in the context of love. By that, we have placed parameters around personal freedom so that we can, in love, enjoy the prayer room (and personal ministry time) with each other and with those that periodically join us. Our Christian freedom is expressed in restraint so that the good of others may prevail. As you honor these guidelines, please see them through the lens of wanting everyone to enjoy the Lord in His House of Prayer.
Use of the Mouth
The focus during personal ministry is to be intentional about praying for and/or providing a prophetic word to them. Please limit quiet conversations during dedicated House of Prayer scheduled time and/or personal ministry times. Personal vocal volume should not exceed the group volume.
Use of the Hands
Please respect other people’s personal space. When you pray for someone, always ask first for their permission to touch them.
When you pray for someone in the prayer room, please do so from the front or side of the person. Limit the placement of your hand to the shoulder and arms, perhaps to the head, in a stationary manner (no rubbing).
Use of Space
As prayer room hours of access increase outside of regularly scheduled events, ensure that in situations where there are only two persons of opposite gender present, one of the two excuses themselves, or another person must join them, in the immediate.