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PRAYING FOR CHARLESTON
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Pray Everyday 2026 is a year-long invitation through James Island Baptist Church to pray daily for Charleston, SC. Each day of the week focuses on a different part of our city as we seek God’s guidance throughout 2026, living out the call to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
Monday: Our City & Neighborhoods
Tuesday: Local Schools & Students
Wednesday: City Leaders & Government
Thursday: Churches & Ministry Leaders
Friday: Families & Households
Saturday: First Responders & Military
Sunday: Community Needs & the Lost
EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK!
Use the Daily Guide Below To Guide Your Prayers With Scripture and a Special Focus Monday - Sunday throughout 2026!
MONDAY: Our City & Neighboorhoods
“The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”
Psalm 145:9
Charleston has ~155,000 residents across urban and suburban neighborhoods. Pray for unity, peace, and wisdom for city leaders and community organizers.”
Psalm 145:9
Charleston has ~155,000 residents across urban and suburban neighborhoods. Pray for unity, peace, and wisdom for city leaders and community organizers.”
THURSDAY: Churches & Ministry Leaders
“Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account.”
Hebrews 13:17
Charleston has over 200 churches across many denominations. Pray for pastors, staff, and volunteers to have strength, wisdom, and boldness as they lead and serve.
Hebrews 13:17
Charleston has over 200 churches across many denominations. Pray for pastors, staff, and volunteers to have strength, wisdom, and boldness as they lead and serve.
TUESDAY: Local Schools & Students
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6
Over 50,000 students attend Charleston County schools. Pray for students’ growth, safety, and well-being, and for teachers and leaders to have wisdom and encouragement.
Over 50,000 students attend Charleston County schools. Pray for students’ growth, safety, and well-being, and for teachers and leaders to have wisdom and encouragement.
FRIDAY: Families & Households
But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15
Charleston County has ~55,000 households.
Pray for strong marriages, healthy family relationships, and provision for those facing challenges.
Charleston County has ~55,000 households.
Pray for strong marriages, healthy family relationships, and provision for those facing challenges.
WEDNESDAY: City Leaders & Government
“Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established.” Romans 13:1
Charleston’s Mayor-Council government oversees public safety, housing, and infrastructure. Pray for integrity, wisdom, and unity for elected officials and city administrators.
Charleston’s Mayor-Council government oversees public safety, housing, and infrastructure. Pray for integrity, wisdom, and unity for elected officials and city administrators.
SATURDAY: First Responders & Military
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Charleston has ~1,500 police officers, 700+ firefighters/EMS, and Joint Base Charleston personnel. Pray for protection, courage, and emotional strength for first responders, military personnel, and their families.
Charleston has ~1,500 police officers, 700+ firefighters/EMS, and Joint Base Charleston personnel. Pray for protection, courage, and emotional strength for first responders, military personnel, and their families.
SUNDAY: Community Needs & The Lost
“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.” Psalm 82:3
Over 3,500 people in Charleston experience homelessness, with 1 in 5 adults facing mental health challenges and nearly 1 in 10 struggling with substance use disorders. Pray for the vulnerable, for ministries serving them, and for opportunities to share Christ’s hope with those far from God.
Over 3,500 people in Charleston experience homelessness, with 1 in 5 adults facing mental health challenges and nearly 1 in 10 struggling with substance use disorders. Pray for the vulnerable, for ministries serving them, and for opportunities to share Christ’s hope with those far from God.
Statistics Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau
Charleston County School District
City of Charleston
Church Finder
City of Charleston Police Department
City of Charleston Fire Department
Joint Base Charleston
HUD Point-in-Time Count - Charleston
National Alliance of Mental Health Illness
SAMHSA
U.S. Census Bureau
Charleston County School District
City of Charleston
Church Finder
City of Charleston Police Department
City of Charleston Fire Department
Joint Base Charleston
HUD Point-in-Time Count - Charleston
National Alliance of Mental Health Illness
SAMHSA
WHO'S YOUR ONE?
As part of our Pray Everyday 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.
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.
PRAY FOR CHARLESTON, SC
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
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
PRAY FOR Câmpulung, ROMANIA
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
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
PRAYER RESOURCES
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OTHER RESOURCES
ACTS PRAYER METHOD
SERMONS
HELPFUL WEBSITES/APS
DOWNLOADS
40 DAYS OF PRAYER
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