The Ethos Freedom Prayer Team completed over 155 personal prayer times on record (many more unofficially!) for individuals in our church, those in our community and around the world. The Freedom Prayer team currently has 50+ members who serve on a regular basis meeting individuals to help them draw near to God and recognize and resolve anything that keeps them from a mature life in Christ. Several of our team members have taught Freedom Prayer concepts or coached other churches around the country, as well as led prayer times for international followers of Jesus.
“I spent many years in our community hearing leaders introduce and encourage the body to step into Freedom Prayer. While I was hesitant to take steps of obedience into learning more, I witnessed so many of my friends step into what I couldn’t: experiencing something unfamiliar in order to be free from life burdens and soul obstructions. While that sounded great, transparently my pride got in the way. “That’s cool for them to do, but, I don’t think that’s my thing.”
When I finally walked out of the room after my first Freedom Prayer, I felt a tangible and encompassing newness that I’d never experienced before. The Holy Spirit had completed surgery in my soul, and I was free. If this was on the table for everyone in our Church, I realized that I wanted to play a small role in helping others find their own freedom. Volunteering with the Freedom Prayer team is a joyful sacrifice in contending with the Triune God on behalf of each person who signs up. My favorite part is seeing how faithful, unique, and direct the Lord is with His children.
My prayer is that our people don’t wait as long as I did to encounter the Living God as they desire their own freedom. There are men and women here who are prepared and ready to help usher you into the presence of God, as He is for your freedom.”
Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Mark 1:9
“The Lord used a sermon at Ethos to plant the desire for baptism in my heart. I remember standing in service hearing the announcement for those who wanted to be baptized, and I just felt a pull, like it was something I had to do. I had given my life to Jesus Christ just a few months earlier, and had started coming to Ethos regularly and participating in the community. In fact, my first-ever Sunday at Ethos was a Baptism Sunday. I felt that there would be nothing more beautiful than dedicating my life to Christ outwardly in my faith community. The Lord was showing me boldness in that season and clarity in taking steps toward Him. Participating in baptism was another step made in faith toward God just like salvation, and one I took in a room full of people I love.”
