Interceding for InterVarsity
Critical to InterVarsity’s 2030 Calling is a renewed dependence on God and others like you through the power of intercession.
A vision for four intercessors around every staff
In an executive team meeting, InterVarsity’s leadership experienced a holy moment when God’s Spirit moved and they felt led to pray for revival on the campuses across the United States. They then felt led to call many others to join them in that prayer!
EXODUS 17:11-12
Whenever Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, and whenever he lowered his hand, Amalek prevailed. (When) Moses’ hands grew weary…Aaron and Hur held up his hands… So his hands were steady until the going down of the sun
At InterVarsity, we need our own Moseses, Aarons and Hurs, and we believe intercession partnership will bear abundant fruit both in campus ministry and in your own life.
STAFF TESTIMONY
“Seasons where I didn’t have enough prayer backing feel very challenging. I feel like I am plowing hard ground and finding only rocks. I am constantly battling discouragement, or fear, insecurity or depression….
Love the Lord
Commit to maintaining your own spirituality.
Love your staff
Commit to understanding their work and interceding.
Love one another
Commit to a spirit of unity and love.
TESTIMONY CONTINUED
…But other times, I have had seasons of great back-up from intercessors who knew how to pray. Usually it feels like I am facing an impossible situation, fully aware of my weakness. Then I go to “do” the ministry and it seems as though my feet are a foot above ground. I feel lifted up. The things I need fall into my lap in surprising ways. The change in people’s lives is measurable and lasting.”
Step One
Discern
Please pray about whether or not you feel called to this ask. The commitment would will include praying monthly, in a small group, for at least one year. Know that you have total freedom to say yes or no.
Step Two
Get Training
Once the intercession team is assembled, you’ll all join a 60-minute online training session offered by InterVarsity’s National Intercessor Team which will orient you, help your team gel, and develop you as an Intercessor.
You’ll also begin receiving ongoing resources via email and you always have access to our department for encouragement or help as you need it.
INTERCESSOR TESTIMONY
“Interceding for InterVarsity gets me out of my local life and expands my vision and love for the world. I always come away with more… more love, more hope, more of God’s perspective on his kingdom.”
Next Steps
If you are ready to say “Yes!” contact the staff who has invited you to join their intercession team and you can get started now by previewing some of the training.