The Prayer Wall
The Prayer Wall is where your church community comes together to support one another through prayer. Share your needs, pray for others, and experience the power of a praying community.Viewing Prayer Requests
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Open Prayer Wall
Tap Prayer in the bottom navigation or find it on your home dashboard.
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Browse Requests
Scroll through prayer requests from your church community.
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Filter Requests
Use filters to view specific categories or time periods.
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Pray and Respond
Tap the pray button to let someone know you’re praying for them.
Submitting a Prayer Request
Creating a Request
- Tap the + button on the Prayer Wall
- Write your prayer request
- Choose a category
- Set visibility options
- Submit your request
Categories
Organize your request by type:| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Health | Illness, surgery, recovery |
| Family | Relationships, parenting, marriage |
| Work | Job search, workplace issues |
| Financial | Provision, stewardship |
| Spiritual | Growth, salvation, guidance |
| Praise | Answered prayers, thanksgiving |
| Other | Miscellaneous needs |
Visibility Options
Control who sees your request:Church Community
Visible to all members of your church.
Small Group Only
Only your small group members can see it.
Prayer Team
Shared with designated prayer warriors.
Anonymous
Request is shared without your name.
Even anonymous requests are logged for pastoral care. Church leaders may reach out privately if they sense an urgent need.
Praying for Others
The Pray Button
When you pray for someone:- Tap the Pray button on their request
- They receive a notification that someone is praying
- The prayer count increases
- You can add an encouraging comment (optional)
Writing Encouraging Comments
Leave a word of encouragement:- Scripture verses
- Words of comfort
- Shared experiences
- Simple “Praying for you!”
Managing Your Requests
Updating Requests
Keep your community informed:- Open your request
- Tap Add Update
- Share progress or changes
- Post the update
Marking as Answered
Celebrate answered prayers:- Open your request
- Tap Mark as Answered
- Share what God did (optional)
- Your request moves to “Praise Reports”
Deleting Requests
Remove a request if needed:- Open your request
- Tap More (three dots)
- Select Delete
- Confirm deletion
Praise Reports
Share answered prayers with your community:Creating a Praise Report
- When marking a request as answered, check Share as Praise Report
- Write how God answered
- Your testimony encourages others
Viewing Praise Reports
- Filter the Prayer Wall by “Praise Reports”
- See how God is moving in your community
- Be encouraged by testimonies
Prayer Wall Notifications
Stay connected with prayer needs:Notification Types
- New Requests - When someone posts a new request
- Prayer Updates - When requests you’ve prayed for are updated
- Answered Prayers - When requests are marked as answered
- Urgent Requests - Pastor-flagged urgent needs
Setting Preferences
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Find Prayer Wall section
- Toggle notifications on/off
- Set frequency (immediate, daily digest, etc.)
Privacy & Safety
What We Protect
- Anonymous requests are truly anonymous
- Your prayer requests are only visible to your chosen audience
- Sensitive requests are handled with care
Community Guidelines
When using the Prayer Wall:- Be respectful and supportive
- Maintain confidentiality
- Don’t share others’ requests outside the app
- Report any inappropriate content
Pastoral Oversight
Church leaders can:- View all requests (including anonymous) for pastoral care
- Flag urgent needs
- Provide private support
- Moderate content
Tips for Effective Prayer Requests
Be Specific
Be Specific
“Pray for my mom’s surgery on Tuesday at 2pm” is better than “Pray for my family.”
Update Regularly
Update Regularly
Keep your prayer partners informed so they can pray specifically.
Share Praise
Share Praise
Pray for Others
Pray for Others
Don’t just post requests - actively pray for others in your community.
Trust the Community
Trust the Community
Your church family wants to support you. Don’t hesitate to share real needs.
Prayer Wall for Groups
Small groups have their own prayer walls:Group Prayer Features
- Dedicated prayer space for your group
- More intimate sharing
- Built-in follow-up
- Group prayer meetings
Accessing Group Prayers
- Go to Groups
- Select your group
- Tap Prayer Wall
- View and add group-specific requests