Lead & Associates

• Lead : Nathan Gaudreault
• Assistant Lead: Franceline Fanfan
• Everyone in the House of God should be rotated and scheduled except teenagers. 

Keep this in mind

1. Be prayerful and support one another in prayers.
2. No need for pride, arrogance, and puffiness in anything you are doing.
3. Always, remember that God can only increase the humble and meek. Not the one who is puffed up or want to show everyone that they are this and they are that.
4. Do not go by your mental health dreams to act or treat anyone with it.
5. Do not formulate dreams to buy anyone’s love or favour.
6. You do not have to have dreams to be spiritual.

Duties and Responsibilities of Opening Prayer Team Lead

Roles of an Opening Prayer Team Lead

1. Spiritual Leader:
   • Serve as a spiritual guide to inspire and motivate the team to lead prayers effectively.
   • Demonstrate a strong commitment to prayer and personal relationship with God.
2. Coordinator:
   • Plan and organize opening prayers for all church services, events, and special occasions.
   • Ensure the opening prayers align with the theme of the service or event.
3. Mentor:
   • Train and mentor team members on how to lead powerful and meaningful prayers.
   • Provide constructive feedback to improve their prayer delivery and spiritual growth.
4. Liaison:
   • Act as the primary point of contact between the prayer team and church leadership.
   • Communicate schedules, themes, and expectations to team members.

Responsibilities of an Opening Prayer Team Lead

Preparation and Planning

1. Prayer Schedule:
   • Develop and maintain a rotation schedule for team members to lead opening prayers.
   • Ensure all scheduled members are prepared well in advance.
2. Thematic Alignment:
   • Collaborate with the pastoral team to align opening prayers with the sermon or event theme.
   • Create a guide or prayer outline to help team members stay on track.
3. Training and Development:
   • Conduct regular training sessions on prayer techniques, Biblical references, and effective communication.
   • Encourage team members to deepen their personal prayer lives and spiritual discipline.

Leadership and Execution

1. Prayer Leadership:
   • Lead opening prayers during services and events when assigned or needed.
   • Set an example of reverence, sincerity, and faith through prayer.
2. Encouragement and Support:
   • Provide support to team members who may feel nervous or unsure about leading prayer.
   • Encourage and pray with team members before they lead.
3. Emergency Coverage:
   • Be available to step in and lead prayers in case of last-minute changes or absences.

Team Coordination

1. Communication:
   • Share schedules, updates, and any changes promptly with team members.
   • Use group meetings or messaging platforms to foster a sense of community.
2. Feedback and Evaluation:
   • Observe and provide constructive feedback to team members on their prayer delivery.
   • Encourage reflection and discussion to help the team improve.
3. Recognition:
   • Acknowledge and celebrate team members for their dedication and contributions.

Spiritual Growth

1. Intercessory Prayer:
   • Pray regularly for the church, congregation, and team members.
   • Organize prayer meetings specifically for the team to pray for one another and the ministry.
2. Scriptural Focus:
   • Encourage the use of Bible verses in prayers to strengthen spiritual depth.
   • Share resources or devotionals to help team members grow in their understanding of prayer.

Event-Specific Duties

1. Special Services:
   • Plan and lead opening prayers for weddings, appreciation days, conferences, and events, other special occasions.
   • Work closely with event coordinators to ensure the prayer sets the right tone.
2. Holiday Celebrations:
   • Organize and lead opening prayers during holiday services such as Christmas and Easter.
3. Community Engagement:
   • Coordinate opening prayers for outreach programs or events involving the broader community.

Key Qualities for the Opening Prayer Team Lead

• Spiritual Maturity: A deep and consistent personal prayer life.
• Leadership Skills: The ability to guide and inspire the team.
• Communication: Clear and confident in delivering prayers and instructions.
• Adaptability: Able to handle last-minute changes or challenges.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with church leaders, team members, and the congregation.

Submit all activity related receipts to Mommy only!!!!

All leaders report to The Woman of God (welcomehome@greatlighthealingministries.org) and copy Bro. Nahum (infotech@greatlighthealingministries.org) on all emails (Reports only).  Making changes to agendas or themes and other structural areas, must go through The Woman of God first.

Do not go to Bro. Nahum or anyone else to report before alerting The Woman of God.