Introduction to Restorative Prayer Ministry
We firmly believe that Jesus still heals, frees, and restores. He is not only the Savior of our souls but the Restorer of our whole lives—spirit, soul, and body. In a world filled with pain, confusion, and spiritual oppression, Jesus offers true wholeness. Restorative Prayer Ministry is our faithful response to His invitation to partner with Him in that healing work.
This ministry is a Spirit-led, relational, and biblically grounded process involving biblical counseling, intercession, deliverance, and relational discipleship. We do not offer quick fixes but walk alongside people toward deep and lasting freedom in Christ.
Our Core Truths
Centered on Jesus. Rooted in Scripture. Done in Love. Through Relationship. Led, Filled, and Amazed by the Holy Spirit.
Everything we do in this ministry flows from these foundational convictions:
Centered on Jesus
Jesus is the model for all ministry (Luke 4:18–19). He is the one who saves, heals, delivers, and restores. Every session begins and ends with Him.
Rooted in the Word
Scripture is the unchanging, authoritative Word of God and the final standard for all truth and practice (2 Timothy 3:16–17). We depend on the Bible as our essential guide; it is non-negotiable in discerning God’s voice, exposing lies, and declaring freedom.
Done in Love
Love is the environment in which freedom is born (1 Corinthians 13). We create a safe, compassionate, and shame-free space where people can be honest and receive healing.
Through Relationship
God heals through connection with Him and others. This ministry is not transactional but deeply relational. We walk together toward transformation.
Led by the Holy Spirit
We depend on the Spirit’s guidance in every prayer, word, and action. Without His direction, we accomplish nothing of eternal value.
Filled and Amazed by the Holy Spirit
We cultivate openness to be filled with the Spirit’s power and are continually amazed by His presence, gifts, and miracles as He moves in and through us.
Why Restorative Prayer Ministry?
Forgiven, but not yet free.
Many followers of Jesus live forgiven, but not fully free. Though their sins are covered by the blood Jesus shed on the cross, they remain stuck in cycles of fear, shame, rejection, addiction, anxiety, or spiritual heaviness. They know the gospel is true, yet struggle to experience its power in the deepest places of their lives.
Jesus declared His mission in Isaiah 61:1:
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners…”
This is not just a poetic prophecy. It is a blueprint for ministry, and that blueprint continues through His Church today.
We believe freedom is not just possible—it is promised. Restorative Prayer Ministry is one way we respond to Jesus’ mission: to help people move from knowing they are saved to living free.
In this Spirit-led, biblically grounded process, we help people:
- Break free from demonic influence that disrupts peace, identity, and intimacy with God
- Heal from emotional wounds that have shaped how they see themselves and others
- Replace lies with truth, exposing hidden agreements, generational patterns, and shame-based beliefs
- Experience the presence of God, personally and powerfully
- Walk in their God-given identity, no longer bound by the past, but formed by the Spirit
But to understand the power of Restorative Prayer, we must also understand the spiritual battle we are in.
Restoration Is Warfare
The apostle Paul writes in Ephesians 6:12:
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
This single verse reframes how we view ministry, conflict, pain, and healing. Our battle is not ultimately with people, our past, or our emotions—it’s with spiritual forces that operate in the unseen realm but influence everything in the seen.
The pain people carry—their trauma, addiction, bitterness, isolation—is often the surface layer of a much deeper war. The enemy works subtly: hiding behind lies, operating through shame, reinforcing bondage, and taking territory wherever doors remain open.
Restorative Prayer is, in part, a rescue mission. It’s a confrontation with darkness, but not one we enter into unarmed. Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 10:4–5:
“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God…”
In Restorative Prayer, we wield those weapons:
- The name of Jesus, which is above every name
- The Word of God, which exposes and replaces lies
- The authority of the believer, given to us in Christ
The power of the Holy Spirit, who brings healing, deliverance, and peace
The Battle Is Real—But Jesus Has Already Won
Jesus said in Luke 10:19:
“I have given you authority... to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.”
In Restorative Prayer Ministry, we don’t fight for victory—we fight from victory. The cross has already broken the power of sin and death. Deliverance is not about striving; it’s about applying what Jesus has already finished.
So why do we do this ministry? Because we believe:
- Jesus still heals.
- Freedom is available today.
- Spiritual warfare is real, but Jesus is greater.
The Church is called to help people walk in truth, wholeness, and power.
Restorative Prayer is how we stand in that calling.
It’s not a side ministry. It’s frontline Kingdom work.
It’s not an emotional fix. It’s a spiritual realignment.
And it’s not just for a few. It’s for anyone ready to be free.
Let the journey begin.
The Process
Biblical Counseling, Intercession, and Deliverance
1. Biblical Counseling (Before Ministry Sessions)
Before any Restorative Prayer session, individuals participate in biblical counseling. This vital step helps them:
- Understand what Scripture says about spiritual warfare, identity, and healing
- Explore root causes like trauma, unforgiveness, sin patterns, generational iniquity, and soul ties
- Identify lies they have believed and inner vows they have made.
- Discover the power of spiritual authority and what to expect during a deliverance session.
- Build relational trust and spiritual readiness for freedom.
2. Deliverance: The Model
Our primary deliverance model is a pastoral, biblical, and balanced approach, identifying three key enemies in spiritual battle:
- The World: External pressures to conform to ungodly patterns
- The Flesh: Internal struggles with sin, trauma, and wounds
- The Devil: Direct demonic influence and oppression
The process is practical and authority-based, rooted in James 4:7:
“Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
It includes four steps:
Identify:
Holy Spirit to reveal spirits influencing the person (often fear, shame, lust, rejection, etc.)
Renounce:
Having the person renounce agreements, generational sin, or open doors
Command:
In Jesus’ name, commanding spirits to leave—without theatrics, but with spiritual authority
Replace:
Helping the person fill vacated spaces with truth, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit’s presence
Deliverance is a pastoral, prayerful act of restoration, focused on encounters with truth rather than displays of power.
3. Intercession and Listening Prayer
We believe the Holy Spirit still speaks and practice active listening prayer, following Mark Virkler’s “4 Keys”:
Stillness: Quieting our hearts
Vision: Fixing our eyes on Jesus
Spontaneity: Recognizing the Spirit’s flow
Journaling: Writing what God reveals
Our prayer teams intercede before, during, and after sessions—asking God for insight, revelation, and healing. Intercession and discrenment is the unseen foundation of this ministry.
Relational Discipleship & The Transformation Journey
Freedom is not a finish line; it’s the beginning of a life of discipleship. Restorative Prayer integrates with our Transformation Process, which leads people through stages of:
Perspective Shift (Repentance): Surrendering our view for God's view
Pattern Recognition (Romans 12): Breaking mental and emotional cycles
Practice Development: Establishing new spiritual habits
Processing Pain through God's Promises: Healing wounds and receiving truth
Breaking Through Walls: Overcoming spiritual plateaus and resistance
Receiving Purpose and Power: Living into calling with authority
Participating in Jesus’ Mission: Joining the work of redemption
Resulting in Praise: Living a life that glorifies God and serves others
After a Restorative Prayer session, individuals are encouraged to continue this discipleship journey with mentors, small groups, or one-on-one support.
Why We Are Called To This Ministry
We are committed to:
- Leading people to Jesus, not just modifying behavior
- Creating safe spaces where healing happens
- Equipping disciples to walk fully in their identity and authority
- Participating in God’s redemptive work—one person at a time
Our values—Led and Filled by the Spirit, Redemptive Participation, Everyday Matters, and Marked by Love—shape all we do in Restorative Prayer.
Restorative Prayer Ministry is not a last resort; it is a frontline ministry of the Church. Through Jesus, there is freedom from sin, healing for wounds, and authority over the enemy. We are called to partner with Him in this holy work.
Let the journey of restoration begin.