Pastors and church leaders put so much time, thought, and prayer into leading our church in a way that honors God. We can encourage and support them by praying for them!
But sometimes, it’s hard to know where to start when we want to pray for them. That’s why we’ve put together this list of prayer points to pray for your pastor and church leaders.
We’ve also got a free printable list of prayer points you can pray for your pastor. Don’t miss the link for that at the end of this article.
Praying for our pastor or pastors and church leaders is one of the best things we can do for our church! Let’s pray together for them, based on principles we find in Scripture.
31 Prayer Points to Pray for Your Pastor and Church Leaders
- May our pastor’s work in preaching and teaching be honored, and may he serve with diligence and joy as he leads the church.
- May every word and action of our pastor bring glory to God, reflecting Christ in all he does.
- Let God’s Word guide our pastor and church leaders with truth, strengthening our church’s ministry.
- May the God of peace equip our pastor with everything needed to do His will and bring glory through faithful service.
- May our pastor shepherd the flock with integrity, setting an example of humility and faithfulness in ministry.
- Strengthen our pastor and church leaders with the power of the Spirit, giving them endurance and hope for each day.
- Grant our pastor and church leaders wisdom and discernment to lead well, seeking God’s guidance in every decision.
- May our pastor’s ministry among church members be marked by love, respect, and encouragement.
- Strengthen pastors and church leaders to faithfully guard the flock and serve under God’s direction.
- Bless our pastor and the church staff to work in unity, equipping believers for the work of ministry.
- May there be unity in heart and purpose among all who serve our church, reflecting the love of Christ.
- Give our pastor perseverance to preach the Word with patience and boldness, in every season.
- May our pastor remain steadfast, abounding in God’s work, knowing that his labor is not in vain.
- Help our pastor faithfully proclaim Christ, teaching with wisdom to present others mature in faith.
- Raise up workers and provide resources so that the harvest may be reached through our church’s ministry.
- Strengthen our pastor’s walk with God so that he rightly handles the Word of truth with integrity.
- Place a hedge of protection around our pastor and church leaders, keeping them safe under the shadow of God’s wings.
- May our pastor’s heart stay focused on seeking God’s kingdom first, trusting God to provide all else.
- Clothe our pastor and church leaders with the full armor of God, giving them strength to stand firm against the enemy.
- May our pastor’s life reflect Christ’s command to love, showing the world the power of God’s love.
- Keep our pastor and church leaders’ hearts humble, valuing others above themselves and serving with Christlike humility.
- May our pastor and church leaders’ lives be transformed by renewing of their minds, so that they discern and live out God’s will.
- Fill our pastor with joy, peace, and hope, overflowing with encouragement through the Holy Spirit.
- Surround our pastor with a church family that supports, uplifts, and bears his burdens in love.
- Strengthen our pastor and church leaders to endure trials with perseverance, knowing the church upholds them in prayer.
- Bless our pastor’s wife with strength, love, and encouragement, so she may be a faithful partner in ministry.
- May the families of our pastor and church leaders walk together in faith, serving the Lord with unity and joy.
- Guide the children of our pastor and church leaders in the way they should go, planting seeds of faith that will last a lifetime.
- Bring our pastor comfort in trials, so that he may also comfort others with the comfort he receives.
- Supply every financial need in the life and ministry of our pastor and church leaders, according to God’s riches in glory.
- Renew our pastor’s strength each day, so that he may soar on wings like eagles and not grow weary.
We also have these prayer points in a video. This can be helpful for a daily or weekly playlist to encourage you to pray for your pastor.
Download Prayer Points to Pray For Your Pastor
This printable, “31 Scriptures to Pray for Your Pastor,” is a great way to start praying for your spiritual leaders.
It’s helpful any time of year, but especially good for Clergy or Pastor Appreciation Month, which is usually in October.
It’s also a powerful tool for encouraging your church to pray for pastors, especially when things are tough. Plus, you can honor pastors during their anniversary month or other pastoral milestone by committing to pray for them.
Feel free to print this PDF for your church or send others to this post.
You can download it here.
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Prayer is a powerful way to support our pastors and church leaders as they faithfully serve God and our church.
Through consistent prayer, we can be part of their provision of God’s strength, wisdom, and protection. This strengthens our church, and unites our church family.
Let’s commit to making prayer for our church leaders a regular part of our spiritual lives.
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