Have you ever wondered how to pray for your pastor? The following are prayers you can lift to the Lord on his behalf. As a member of the body of Christ, God calls you to serve as an intercessor. Let us commit to pray without ceasing for the leadership at Calvary Chapel.

How to Pray for Your Pastor

1. **Pray for Wisdom and Understanding**
– Ask God to give our pastor wisdom to understand His Word and lead the church. (*James 1:5; Colossians 1:9*)

2. **Pray for Boldness in Preaching**
– Pray for our pastor to preach God’s truth with boldness and clarity. (*Ephesians 6:19-20*)

3. **Pray for Strength and Endurance**
– Ask God to renew our pastor’s strength and help him not grow weary in doing good. (*Isaiah 40:31; Galatians 6:9*)

4. **Pray for Protection**
– Pray for God’s protection over our pastor and his family from spiritual attacks. (*Psalm 91:11; 2 Thessalonians 3:3*)

5. **Pray for Integrity and Godly Example**
– Ask God to help our pastor be a faithful example in speech, conduct, and love. (*1 Timothy 4:12; Titus 2:7-8*)

6. **Pray for Fruitfulness in Ministry**
– Pray that our pastor’s work bears lasting spiritual fruit. (*John 15:5; Colossians 1:10*)

7. **Pray for Unity and Love in the Church**
– Ask God to use our pastor to bring unity and love among the congregation. (*Philippians 2:2; John 17:21*)

8. **Pray for Rest and Renewal**
– Pray that our pastor finds times of rest and refreshment in the Lord. (*Matthew 11:28-29; Mark 6:31*)

9. **Pray for the Holy Spirit’s Power**
– Ask God to fill our pastor with the Holy Spirit to preach with power and guide the church. (*1 Thessalonians 1:5; Acts 4:31*)

10. **Pray for the Congregation’s Hearts**
– Pray that the Holy Spirit works in the hearts of the church to respond to the Word. (*John 14:26; 2 Corinthians 3:18*)