New Light Covenant Church, a Pentecostal Church located at Isheri (outskirts of Lagos, Nigeria) has vacancies for Prayer Pastors. Interested persons could resume work immediately. The position could be either a full time or part time contract depending on negotiation. Preference is that the intended should be living around Isheri, Olowora, Ojodu or Magodo – or be willing to relocate.
Prayer Pastor
To lead the local congregation/ assigned group or fellowship in developing a prayer ministry. The Prayer Pastor’s purpose is to organize, schedule, and provide general leadership for the church’s prayer activities. Must be gifted, and is called to prayer ministry, loves people.
Key Responsibilities:
• Prayer Leadership:
• Lead regular prayer meetings, including facilitating small group prayer sessions and leading congregational prayer times.
• Organize and oversee special prayer events like prayer vigils, prayer walks, and national days of prayer.
• Train and equip prayer team members to effectively lead prayer sessions.
• Pastoral Care:
• Offer individual prayer counselling and spiritual guidance to church members seeking deeper prayer life.
• Provide prayer support during times of crisis or need within the community.
• Conduct hospital visits or home visits for prayer ministry.
• Community Outreach:
• Collaborate with other churches/ ministries to organize prayer initiatives.
• Foster relationships with local leaders to advocate for prayer needs.
• Administrative Duties:
• Develop and manage a prayer ministry calendar with scheduled times and events.
• Recruit and oversee volunteers for prayer teams.
• Communicate prayer needs and updates to the church leadership and congregation.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in any field is mandatory
A pastor who leads in prayer must have a deep spiritual foundation and strong communication skills. Here are 10 essential skills of a prayer pastor:
Biblical Knowledge, Spiritual Discernment, Faith and Trust in God, Effective Communication, Empathy and Compassion, Consistency and Discipline, Listening Skills , Leadership and Encouragement, Patience and Perseveranc, and Confidentiality and Trustworthiness.
Applications: Please send your application with CV and copies of credentials to nlccmails@gmail.com or doctorbenattah@gmail.com on or before March 15, 2025