31 Days of Prayer

. . .to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. (Ephesians 4:23-24 NIV)

Today's meditation:

• A new year brings opportunity to renew our attitudes and minds, to strive for holiness of heart and righteous living, to pray as never before to be who God wants us to be.

Day 1 of 31 days of intense prayer for Emmanuel College. Along with the prayer requests that will be provided each day in January, please use the list below as a source of praying for the many needs at the College throughout the month. Let the Spirit guide you.

“. . .they raised their voices together in prayer to God.” (Acts 4:24 NIV)

PRAY FIRST INITIATIVE

• To pray first – before plans, before decisions, before actions, before spoken and written words.
• To pray through – to pray without ceasing, to keep on praying and asking God to meet our needs and to advance his kingdom through us.

PRAY FOR THE TOP FIVE NEEDS OF EMMANUEL COLLEGE

• To dramatically reduce our debt before May 2018, and to eliminate our debt within 5 years.
• To successfully achieve reaffirmation of accreditation in June 2018.
• To be accepted into active membership in the NCAA Division II in July 2018.
• To enroll more than 1000 students in August 2018.
• To hear the Word of the Lord regarding life after debt and our vision for an expanded mission for 2018 and beyond.

PRAY FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

• David Roberson, Chairman of the Board
• Jon Forehand, Vice Chairman of the Board
• Robin Cato, Secretary of the Board
• Bishop Tommy McGhee, Liaison to the IPHC

PRAY FOR THE LEADERSHIP TEAM AND THEIR SPOUSES AND FAMILIES

• Ron and Carol White
• Greg and Beth Hearn
• John and Judy Henzel
• Brian and April James
• Tracy and Lisa Reynolds
• Donna Quick

PRAY FOR THE FINANCE DIVISION

• Mr. Greg Hearn, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
• Accounting staff
• Campus operations and facilities management staff
• Improvement and protection of financial resources
• Balanced budgets and improving financial position
• Campus Master Plan

PRAY FOR THE ACADEMIC DIVISION

• Dr. John Henzel, Vice President for Academic Affairs 
• Faculty 
• Academic Division staff
• Student academic success
• Virtuosi Honors Program
• School of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Leslie Boucher, Dean
• School of Business, Ms. Jennifer Benson, Dean
• School of Christian Ministries, Dr. Tracy Reynolds, Dean
• School of Education, Dr. Vicki Hollinshead, Dean
• Schools and departments to experience growing enrollments
• Schools and departments to enjoy greater resources and better facilities

PRAY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT DIVISION

• Mr. Brian James, Vice President for Advancement
• Advancement Division staff
• For new campaign which launches in 2018: Emmanuel College-Now More Than Ever
• Greater involvement and support by alumni, friends, and churches
• Development and engagement of new donors
• Communication and software systems

PRAY FOR THE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

• Dr. Tracy Reynolds, Vice President for Student Development
• Student Development staff
• Housing staff
• The Bridge Retention and Early Alert System
• Quality Enhancement Plan: Building a Path Towards Success 
• Spiritual and character development in students
• Spiritual renewal and revival on campus
• Student career choices

PRAY FOR THE ENROLLMENT DIVISION

• Ms. Donna Quick, Vice President for Enrollment
• Enrollment and Financial Aid staff
• Greater awareness of EC by more church-related, mission-fit students
• Successful recruiting strategies
• Communication and software systems
• Financial aid provisions and resources for students

PRAY FOR THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

• Mr. Nate Moorman, Director of Athletics
• Coaches, assistant coaches and athletic teams
• Athletic Department staff
• Student athletes’ success – academically, spiritually, and athletically
• Character development and good sportsmanship
• Facilities improvement

PRAY FOR THE EC SERVE ORGANIZATION

• Mr. Bob McConnell, EC Serve Coordinator
• EC Serve Committee
• Current volunteersMore volunteers among students, staff and faculty
• More Spring Serve opportunities and participants
• More Summer Serve opportunities and participants
• Effective witness in service projects
• Adequate funding for all service projects, domestic and international
• Resources to develop and expand EC Serve

PRAY FOR OUTREACH MINISTRIES

• Mr. Tres Ward, Director of Outreach Ministries and the Emmanuel Singers
• Dr. Mark Trump, Director of the Emmanuel Players
• Ms. Erica Campbell, Director of Revive Dance Team
• For the students in these outreach ministries 
• For travel schedules and safety in travel

PRAY FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS

• Ms. Ashley Westbrook, Director of Public Relations
• Clear communication flow to our constituents and supporters
• Strong social media presence
• Publication of Forward magazine

Pray First! Pray Through!