Equipping for Ministry: Phase III

Jack and Kathy Larson

Debra Harkness

Nancy Higgins

Joe and Gwendolyn Hobbs

Beverly Keller

Kelly Romine

Margo Theivagt

Lee Tolar

Doug and Frannie Watson

A RYH Ministry is designed to help people in churches heal emotionally and relationally. We believe that a major roadblock to a person’s spiritual growth is unresolved emotional issues from their past. A RYH Ministry uses trained lay leaders to help people through a healing process whereby they will have healthier relationships, including their relationship with God. We have written materials for this purpose and have created a training process for lay leaders. We believe emotional and relational healing is an integral part of the discipleship process and was modeled by Jesus as he taught his disciples.

The RYH training process takes approximately one year and involves both teaching and experiential learning about emotional issues. During this process, future RYH leaders will work on their own emotional issues and learn many principles about emotions, relationships, childhood issues and adult problems. The RYH team has developed workbooks to be used in groups, as well as training manuals to assist RYH group leaders. We also have onsite and web training seminars. Please contact the RYH Team if you are interested in more information about starting a RYH Ministry in your church.

RYH is a process that helps people become aware of how the hurts from their past have affected their present, learn how to grieve over those hurts and come to a place of full forgiveness.

RYH is also a ministry with the goal of implementing emotional, relational healing as a natural part of discipleship in a church by using trained lay leaders and small groups.

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Jesus, Your body, the Church, needs Your guidance.  We long to see our churches full of those who worship You in Spirit and in Truth.  We need Your wisdom and strength to fight against many struggles from within and without.  We know You alone are the Cornerstone.  We seek to build your church and develop disciples who grow to maturity.  Give us clarity and vision as we seek to serve the church worldwide.  Give us servant’s hearts and winsome words so we can come along beside leaders from all around the world to help them continue to build the body of Christ.  Amen

Father, we claim Your promises for the Next Generation of believers who are coming to faith and growing in grace among our college and university campuses.  We pray for the University of Georgia, Depauw, and Purdue and also the many other places where students are in school.  We ask You to give students mature men and women who will disciple them and show them the truth of your gospel.  We ask that Your truth will be sown in their lives as they look to the scriptures, learn to worship and gather in community.  Help them to learn to love You and love one another. Give them a vision to continue to bring the gospel to those around them.  In Christ’s name we pray.  Amen

King of the World, we see Your Kingdom growing all over the world.  You are bringing people from all tongues, tribes and nations to yourself and building them into Christlikeness.  Keep these growing churches, partners and ministries in your care, providing them with the energy to continue to fulfill Your call to make disciples of all nations.  Use WDA staff who provide training and support, materials and insight, encouragement and help.  We are overwhelmed by the scope of our calling and yet amazed at Your powerful hand.  We give You all the praise and glory! Amen

Lord, You know our hurts and pain that many do not know or understand.  You are able to heal our hearts and bring us to a place of wholeness. We ask You to give both our staff, and the many leaders of Restoring Your Heart groups, the sensitivity and insight to help guide people to You.  Provide the grace to each person and group member to see themselves more clearly and Your love and grace more fully. Help all our groups to be a safe place for all who join the process of restoration.  May Your Spirit be at work in and through this ministry. Amen

Dear Jesus, give our headquarters team wisdom and strength for the sometimes mundane yet essential tasks that support our staff and ministries around the world. Give us creativity and insight as we listen and learn from one another to better serve Your Kingdom purpose in building disciples around the world.