Pray With Us | Connected Families

Join the Prayer Team!

Because we believe in the power of prayer, we’re inviting you to pray for Connected Families and to share your prayer requests with us. Each month we send an email to the Prayer Team, and then as needs arise during the month. Enter your name and email address to join*.

December 2024 Prayer Requests

God is moving in powerful ways through Connected Families. Stories of impact abound and we all feel the importance of discerning God’s best together. As you pray, if the Lord gives you scripture or significant impressions, here is a link to jot down your thoughts.

In all decisions, CF leaders would have a sense of unity with the Holy Spirit and each other as we seek the Lord’s will. (A guiding scripture for us over the years has been a phrase from Acts 15:28 as the early church sought guidance on important matters: “It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us…”)
Wisdom for Executive Director Anna Braasch as she engages in year-end planning and fundraising.
Insight for strategic planning for the Parent Coach Certification program led by Chad Hayenga. There are now about 100 active certified coaches, with new cohorts filling twice a year. Many are seeking opportunities to grow their ministries, and we feel committed to doing what we can to support them (and not doing what we can’t do).
Wisdom and guidance for the exponential growth in the Ministry Partnership program led by Chad Hayenga and Cindy Wilson. Pray for Chad and Cindy following the Discipline That Connects in the Classroom webinar held on December 2nd – with 300 eager learners from around the world participating live or accessing the recording this week.
Guidance for the Content-Marketing team under Stacy Bellward’s leadership as they explore new content delivery possibilities and clarify how the team can serve the Parent Coach community as well as Ministry Partners.
Preparation for international ministry opportunities, as well as translation requests from international parent coaches and partnerships.
Next steps in thoughtful succession planning for Connected Families co-founders Jim and Lynne Jackson. Wisdom and logistics as they plan a trip to Asia in January to speak at a global workers conference, a Philippine multi-site church of 80,000, and visit two groups of coaches.
Strong year-end fundraising that provides just what is needed for however God leads us in 2025.
Generally, please pray for the area of the Connected Families ministry you are personally closest to, both the people who minister with you and the people your ministry impacts.

Ongoing Prayer Requests

For the health and wellness of everyone on our team.
For parents everywhere who are struggling to parent with God’s grace and truth.
For our ministry as a whole, that God would be glorified in all we do.

Share your prayer requests with us

We would be honored to pray for you.

*When you join the prayer team, you can expect:

A minimum of one email per month highlighting the prayer needs of CF Board, Staff, and Families to whom we minister.
An occasional S.O.S prayer request that needs immediate prayer.