Tools for encounter in personal prayer
by Sara Hailwood In a gallery in Madrid hangs a renowned painting of a young boy climbing out of the frame of his own portrait (Escaping Criticism by Pere Borrell del Caso). As I reflected on it, the picture communicated to me the very heart of God for His children. He longs to reach out and […]
The situation in Northern Ireland
First of all, may we say it’s a privilege to be asked to provide some prayer pointers for Northern Ireland. We really appreciate the many faithful intercessors who uphold and support us in prayer. Being asked to provide this article brings quite a challenge. Because this is Northern Ireland it should not surprise us that the issues […]
How to pray for Ukraine & Russia
I am sure that you are aware of the situation in the news regarding Russia and Ukraine. We would like to invite you to pray for this conflict in the light of all that we read both in mainstream news and fringe news. As we’ve prayed and talked about this escalating issue, we feel that […]
Give a gift during Gift Week
Tuesday 22 February 2022 – Monday 28 February 2022Make an impact and give a gift to WPC for Team Development and the 30th Anniversary of the vision. Over the years the work and ministry of the World Prayer Centre has been sustained by the faithfulness of The Triune God and blessed and supported through the […]
The Blame Game
Ian Cole, the founder of WPC, ponders on the blame culture in our government, society and in us. Once upon a time a village Chief crept into the next village and stole that Chiefs throne. Sometime later, the hurt Chief went into his opponent’s village and took back his throne and burnt his house down. […]
The Growth of Christianity in the World’s first Atheist Country
An encouraging story of how God is moving in Albania. When Asim Hamza was growing up in communist Albania in the 1980s, it was the third poorest country in the world. The farm technology hadn’t been updated since the 1920s. Lines for milk stretched 80 people long before dawn. Pharmacies carried nothing but aspirin. Electricity didn’t reliably turn or […]
30 Years impacting the world through prayer
2022 is a very significant year for us at the World Prayer Centre as we celebrate 30 years of WPC life since the vision of a global prayer centre in Birmingham was given. To mark and celebrate this, we will be holding an afternoon of thanksgiving to God for His faithfulness to us, at The […]
Global update: Watch and see what God can do
Ian Cole, founder of the World Prayer Centre shares a global update. It is becoming clearer by the day that powers of this dark world and spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms are increasingly determined to bring death and destruction to the world that God created and the people that Jesus died for. […]
Where do I start in prayer and evangelism?
Jane Holloway gives some top tips for prioritising prayer. It’s so important for us to rediscover the priority and place of prayer in our evangelism, witness and mission. Prayer for evangelism is about praying for ourselves as Christians. Praying that we are full of the love and compassion of our Heavenly Father – and for […]
Tongan King inspires with Godly speech
We don’t often hear our political leaders referencing God or the Bible. But in the wake of the recent natural disaster in Tonga, that’s exactly what His Majesty, King Tupou VI did. In an address to the nation, King Tupou urged his people to stay strong in their faith, and to trust that Jesus was […]
