The theme for the 2025 Week of Prayer and Fasting – Missional Characteristics: Examples in Scripture
The Great Commission – given by Jesus at his ascension – calls all disciples to be ambassadors of God’s Kingdom: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth,” (Acts 1:8).
No follower of Jesus is excluded, including us.
Inspired by Jesus’ command and Priority Three of Project 250, the theme for this year’s Week of Prayer and Fasting is, Missional Characteristics: Examples in Scripture. In it we ask, “if we are to multiply missional congregations, movements, and leaders, what scriptural characteristics should we embrace?”
Through the course of the week, each devotional will examine a woman or man from the Bible and identify a key missional characteristic seen in their life. These eight characteristics are by no means an exhaustive list. However, we can learn much from the examples of these eight faithful believers. By embracing these characteristics in our own lives, we may become passionate disciples poised to make Kingdom impact.
This year’s devotional HERE.
Allegheny Conference churches are invited to close the Week of Prayer and Fasting with a Sacred Assembly to be held at 6:30 pm on Sunday, January 12 at Antrim BIC Church in Chambersburg, PA. The theme for the evening is Disciplined Discipleship. Those participating are asked to bring a sweet or salty snack to share. The graphic for the Sacred Assembly is attached. Feel free to use it to share this event with your congregation.