PRAY
CHARLESTON
2026

Monday: Evangelism & The Lost
Tuesday: Children & Families
Wednesday: Connection Groups & Community
Thursday: Students & The Next Generation
Friday: Volunteers & Service
Saturday: Worship & The Heart
Sunday: Preaching & The Word

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…”  Matthew 28:19

Pray for boldness in sharing the gospel locally, regionally, and internationally as JIBC seeks to reach the lost and broken world with the hope of Jesus Christ.

“Impress them [God’s commandments] on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road…”  Deuteronomy 6:7

Pray for families at JIBC as parents disciple their children throughout the week. Pray for our children’s ministry, AWANA leaders, volunteers, and teachers as they help point the next generation toward Jesus with truth, joy, and consistency.

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”  Acts 2:42

Pray for connection groups and discipleship relationships throughout JIBC. Pray that our church family would continue to grow spiritually together through prayer, Bible study, encouragement, accountability, and genuine biblical community because we are BETTER TOGETHER.

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers…” 1 Timothy 4:12

Pray for JI Youth, college students, and the next generation at JIBC. Pray that students would boldly follow Jesus in their schools, friendships, and future callings. Pray for wisdom, endurance, and Christlike leadership for those investing in the next generation each week.

“Serve one another humbly in love.” 
Galatians 5:13

Pray for the volunteers who faithfully serve throughout JIBC each week, from the youth group, to the kitchen crew to AWANA, and every ministry in between. Pray for servant-hearted leadership, unity, encouragement, and joy as people use their gifts to strengthen the church and serve others in Christ’s love.

“Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.”
Psalm 95:6
 
Pray that worship at JIBC would always be centered on Jesus and flow from surrendered hearts. Pray for our worship leaders, musicians, production teams, and livestream team as they help lead the church in authentic worship and reverence before God.

As part of our Pray Charleston 2026 campaign, we are also participating in Who's Your One? Who’s Your One? is a personal evangelism initiative from the North American Mission Board that encourages every believer to intentionally identify one person who does not know Jesus, pray regularly for their salvation, and look for opportunities to share the gospel. It reminds us that evangelism isn’t about reaching everyone at once, but faithfully reaching the one God has placed on our heart. 

JOIN THE MOVEMENT!
Over 100+ churches and over 20 denominations within the Charleston greater area in lifting up our city in prayer! We have so much to pray for. Below are specific ways to pray for Charleston.

LOCAL LEADERSHIP
FAMILIES
UNBELIEVERS TO BE SAVED
RACIAL RECONCILIATION
LIFE TO BE VALUED
CURRENT NEWS AND EVENTS

James Island Baptist has had the joy to partner with churches and missionaries around the world. This includes a sister church in Câmpulung, Romania called Biserica Baptista Betania Campulung.  With a growing congregation, they are sharing the love of Jesus with their city.  Pastor Marius and the Romanian church are joining us for the Day of Prayer on the 10th of every month in 2025, and they have requested we pray for the following:  

VILLAGE OF POJORATA - SPIRITUAL AWAKENING IN THE GYPSY COMMUNITY
WINNING AN AUCTION TO OBTAIN A NEEDED CEMENTARY 
RETURN OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE LORD
IMPACT OF THE CHURCH IN CAMPULUNG
SUMMER EVENT AT A LOCAL STADIUM FOR EVANGELISM 

PRAY WITH SCRIPTURE

God is pleased when we communicate with Him by reading His Word whether out loud or silently. Simply open to scripture with an attitude of reverence and meditation. Reflect on what God is saying to you as you read his truth and promises.

PRAY THROUGH TOPICS

In order to stay focused and on track, you can pray over a list of topics. Take some time to jot down those areas that are close to your heart. Also, consider areas in which others may need to feel God's presence and impact in their lives.

USE PRE-WRITTEN PRAYERS

For some, coming up with the words is truly difficult. We understand. You can tune your heart with prayers that have already been composed.

PRAY WITH MOVEMENT

Prayer does not have to be still. In fact, the Bible talks about lifting up holy hands (1 Timothy 2:8) and bowing in reverence of God (Psalm 5:7).  You can pray through journaling and while walking and praying over the people and places that come to mind.

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