20 Prayers for Your Church's Small Groups

A powerful collection of 20 targeted prayers to help you your church's small groups...

Scripture for Meditation: "“And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts.”" — Acts 2:46 Introduction: Small groups are the heart of the church's community life. They are where the large congregation becomes a close-knit family. It's where people are cared for, where they can ask questions, and where they can grow in their faith together. A healthy small group system is essential for a healthy church.

Prayer Points:

  1. We pray for every small group leader. Anoint them with wisdom, a pastor's heart, and the ability to facilitate well.

  2. We pray that each small group would be a place of authentic community, where people feel safe to be real.

  3. We pray for deep, meaningful relationships to be formed in these groups.

  4. We pray that the Bible study and discussion would be life-giving and lead to real spiritual growth.

  5. We pray against any spirit of gossip, cliques, or division within the groups.

  6. We pray for more church members to get connected into a small group.

  7. We pray for new leaders to be raised up and trained.

  8. We declare that our small groups are not just social clubs; they are discipleship hubs.

  9. We pray for the groups to be missional, looking for opportunities to serve their communities together.

  10. We pray for a spirit of hospitality to permeate every group.

  11. We pray for the multiplication of our small groups.

  12. We declare that no one in our church falls through the cracks because they are cared for in a small group.

  13. We pray for the groups to be a place of powerful prayer and testimony.

  14. We declare that our small groups are a network of lighthouses all across our city.

  15. Thank You, Lord, for the gift of community. Bless our small groups and make them fruitful. Amen. Closing Declaration: Father, I thank You for hearing my prayers today. I believe that even as I have lifted these concerns to You, You are already at work on my behalf. I receive Your answers by faith and declare that nothing is impossible for You. Let Your name be glorified in my life as these prayers come to pass. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.