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Helping Kids Talk to God: A Volunteer Guide for One-on-One Prayer

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Author/Source: Karl Bastian

Topic: Equipping Leaders to Listen, Love, and Lead in Pra

Download this guide to help your volunteers pray with kids.

At our church, we recently began including a “response time” at the end of our kids’ services — inviting children to come forward during the closing song for personal prayer. It’s been a beautiful and powerful addition to our worship time. But as the altar filled with little hearts and folded hands, a new question bubbled up from my amazing team of leaders:

“What exactly should we say or do when a child comes forward for prayer?”

That question stirred my heart and inspired me to create a simple but meaningful guide for coaching volunteers on how to pray with kids one-on-one. These sacred little moments — often less than a minute long — can leave a lasting spiritual impact when handled with care, humility, and genuine love.

This guide doesn’t give volunteers a script. Instead, it offers practical coaching on posture, phrasing, listening, and responding in ways that affirm the child and invite God into the conversation. It’s not about having the “right” words — it’s about helping kids connect with their Heavenly Father through authentic, Spirit-led prayer.

If you’ve ever wanted to equip your team to handle these holy moments with confidence and compassion, I encourage you to download this resource and share it with your volunteers. It’s a tool that can help turn response time into transformation time.

👉 Download the Volunteer Prayer Guide with Your Plus or All Access Membership!

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