We have four prayer models that we are developing. We will begin offering training in one or more of these prayer models during the summer of 2008.

Small Group

Simple and well-known model where one person leads a small group in focused prayer. Usually acoustic, can include worship songs at the discretion of the leader.
View the Small Group training manual

Harp & Bowl

A model of team prayer that blends singing worship songs with praying scriptural prayers. More complicated to learn, but proven to fuel 24/7 prayer -- this is the basic model used in the Kansas City IHOP, which has been praying night and day for over eight years.
View the Harp & Bowl training manual

Contemplative

Uses the Liturgy of the Hours as a liturgical basis for contemplative prayer and intercession. Usually acoustic, can include worship songs at the discretion of the leader.
Contemplative training manual not yet complete

Free-form

The leader has freedom to pray without having to adhere to one of the three other more structured models. Free-form examples currently seen at AHOP include:

• Individual devotional session of sung choruses and spontaneous worship and prayer
• Individual singing hymns and choruses, and praying out loud
• Silent prayer and bible study
• Instrumental music
• Dance

It is important to realize that there are commonalities with all of these models:

• The centrality of praying scriptural prayers (see the AHOP prayer book page for more on this)
• Intimacy with God to fuel intercession for our city and the nations (see the Scriptures page for more on this)
• Confidence that God always welcomes, hears, and responds when we approach Him (see the Scriptures page for more on this)