Strategy

Gold Country Section Prayer Alert Strategy

Purpose

To mobilize prompt, appropriate, and Spirit-led prayer among ministers and leaders in the Gold Country Section while maintaining order, confidentiality, and sensitivity. This strategy ensures that all communication flows through a clearly defined structure, enabling unity and protecting the integrity of our prayer efforts.

Oversight and Communication Flow

• All prayer alerts are initiated only by the Sectional Presbyter or by the Gold Country Area Prayer Leader at the direction of, and in communication with, the Presbyter.

• The Sectional Presbyter retains the right to review, edit, delay, remove, or decline the release of any prayer alert.

• The Sectional Prayer Coordinator manages the gathering, preparation, and distribution of prayer alerts, ensuring appropriate tone, format, and method of communication.

• Ministers and church leaders are encouraged to submit prayer requests directly to the Sectional Prayer Coordinator, who will communicate with the Presbyter for confirmation before release.

• Ongoing (Level 3) prayer needs, regional initiatives, and district sourced prayer training resources will be published at www.PrayGoldCountry.com to foster continued intercession and development among ministers and churches.

Level 1: Crisis Response Alert

Purpose: To call immediate intercession for urgent and life-impacting situations requiring swift spiritual support.
Method: Group text message (restricted to credentialed ministers).

Examples:

• Hospitalization or medical emergency involving a pastor, spouse, or child.

• Sudden death in a pastoral family.

• Accidents, natural disasters, or violent incidents impacting a church or minister.

• Urgent health crises requiring immediate prayer.
  
  

Guidelines:

• Texts regarding confidential needs will be preceded by CONFIDENTIAL and are not to be shared.

• Group texts are used rarely and never for general announcements, event promotion, or non-critical items.

• Follow-up updates may be provided later via email as appropriate.
  
  

Level 3: Ministry Intercession Focus

Purpose:
To sustain continual prayer for the ongoing mission and health of local churches and ministers.
Method: Monthly Prayer Bulletin distributed via email and posted on www.PrayGoldCountry.com.

Examples:

• Revitalization or relaunch efforts.

• Church growth and outreach initiatives.

• Leadership development.

• Financial or facility needs.

• Community engagement and evangelism efforts.

• Mission trips and outreaches of local churches.

• Praise reports or answered prayers from previous months.
  
  

Guidelines:

• Focuses on encouragement, mission, and unity rather than crisis.

• Will highlight a church of the month each month for intentional prayer.

• Encourages pastors to report testimonies for shared celebration.