Christian Prayer Ministries is a Registered Charity, set up to provide a network of trained Accredited Prayer Ministers, and to make this ministry in its teaching and practice available in local churches.  All other CPM members support this work in a variety of ways.  It is managed by an Executive Committee, elected by and representing the geographical Regions of CPM, across the United Kingdom.  CPM has a written Constitution to which the Executive Committee is accountable.

Although recognising the value of other methods of healing, this ministry, led by the Holy Spirit, is based upon the redeeming work of the cross and the foundational truths of Scripture.

Mission Statement

To enable Christians to have a deeper relationship with the Lord Jesus, than they currently experience, which will also help them become more effective in their Christian lives.

Regions

Some of the work of CPM is carried out by the Regions. These Regions are led by Committees of Elected Members who plan local activities to promote and carry out the Ministry.  Aside from individual Prayer Ministry Appointments, the main work of the Regions is done in Local Meetings, Introductory Days and Non Residential Prayer Ministry Courses, which meet the National Standards of CPM.

Prayer Ministry Courses

These have varying formats, but contain the same teaching and ministry.  The teaching explains that all men are received into God’s love in their broken state.  This brokenness is defined under the four areas of sins, bondages, enemy oppression and wounding.  The teaching on these areas allows the Holy Spirit to bring to the surface those things, which God wants to address through forgiveness, release, deliverance and healing.  Following the teaching, time is given for individual course members to receive three to four hours of personal ministry from two Prayer Ministers.

Prayer Ministry Appointments

These are carried out on a Prayer Ministry Course or in a local situation and are always done in an atmosphere of acceptance, with prayer support and a guarantee of confidentiality.  In a local situation it may not always be necessary to have a full Prayer Ministry Appointment.  Those receiving ministry, are expected to recognise their responsibility to work with God in the healing process.

Training Courses

Training Courses are carried out in various centres across the country by the National Training Team, which is appointed by the Executive Committee.  A member of CPM who has attended a minimum of two Prayer Ministry courses and feels called to this Ministry, can test their calling by active involvement in Regional events and Ministry. 

Accreditation

Accreditation as an Accredited Prayer Minister comes only after:

a) attendance at a minimum of two Prayer Ministry Courses,
b) completion of at least two Training Courses,
c) assessment by the Trainers,
d) completion of at least ten supervised Prayer Ministry Appointments,
e) approval of the Executive Committee.

All of the above will be done in full consultation with the Trainee.  The primary concern is that the Lord’s purpose for the individual is discerned.

Summary

This is a work of God, which applies the victory of the cross, by the power and leading of the Holy Spirit to the lives of His children to bring them to maturity in Christ.

It is an apprentice ministry.  As we allow God to heal us and see Him work in the lives of others, we learn to trust Him and are able to allow Him to work through us to bring healing to others.  Our dependence is on Christ, the application of His word and our obedience to His leading.  As members of His body we are accountable not only to Him but also to one another.

Charity No : 1090568

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