How can I find any additions to the pages on this site?
There is a page listing new or revised pages. 

What is meant by ...?
A page of words and phrases.

What is this ministry all about?
See the introductory section.

What is the distinctive emphasis of CPM?
We offer a mutual encouragement of local resources for local ministry, supported by those further afield, for implementing the principles of Prayer Ministry as embodied in the Circle of God’s love and the four areas of brokenness, as shown on the Wholeness page.

What's happening?
You can find out what is happening by using the diary section.

Who runs the organisation?
Leaders are elected to guide and oversee the organisation in accordance with the Constitution.
Each region have leaders who arrange local events.

Is it a para-church organisation?
Christian Prayer Ministry Members are members of local churches.
CPM is committed to working with and in Churches by invitation.
It's events are usually open to a number of churches in an area.
Events may be on Church premises or other appropriate venues.
Most events are open for anyone to attend.

Is it Biblical?
We take a Christian viewpoint from the perspective of Jesus, and therefore of the biblical record of his time on earth and of his attitude to the scriptures of the Old Testament. 
Biblical references are appended on some pages, as appropriate. Core to the ministry is Luke 4:18-19

Is it for non-Christians?
The love of God through Jesus is for all.
God gives particular blessings to and through those to whom Jesus is Lord, in particular his Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit works to an unpremeditated agenda - the wind blows where it wills. (John 3:8)
Obstacles and hindrances may impede the touch of the Holy Spirit in non-Christians, as may also occur in Christians.
Anyone can apply to come on a prayer ministry course.

Has anyone benefited from it?
Yes - many, many people have experienced the life-changing power of the risen Jesus Christ and have become new people. The News pages carry news of past events, including some blessings people have experienced.

How can I know when there are opportunities for prayer ministry with CPM?
As with most other events, courses will be generated locally by local decision, and will be posted on the diary section of this Web Site. Diary pages will be updated when we are notified.

How much does it cost?
The Notice of an event may give a cost for that occasion.
Other meetings may welcome a contribution at the end to cover expenses.

Where else can I go for help?
There are many other Christian organsiations which offer prayer ministry. The organisations page lists some of these.

Who can I contact?
There are contacts who can either answer your question or put you in touch with someone who can. Alternatively email the CPM Website Editor by clicking here, and your request will be forwarded on to the most appropriate person to deal with your question.
Some have an e-mail address.
Once in touch with a Contact you may chose whether to use phone or letter or e-mail or meet to carry on a conversation.  

How can I become a member or hear more about Christian Prayer Ministries?
A Member is someone over 18, interested in supporting the objects of CPM, such as by prayer and attending Events, has paid the annual subscription, and is on the CPM Register.
Members can vote for representation of their region on the Executive Committee.
See Membership for an application form.

How can I make a donation in support of Christian Prayer Ministries?
By cheque etc., to ‘Christian Prayer Ministries’.
For those paying Income Tax, Gift Aid can apply from the date of donation.

How do I become a Prayer Minister of CPM?
By applying to be on the CPM Register of ‘National Prayer Ministers’.
There is no distinction between National and Regional Prayer Ministers.
Those wishing to operate locally state the limiting distance on the Register application form.
Those Members not yet Prayer Ministers can be offered training to become a Prayer Minister.

What do I commit myself to if I apply to be on the CPM Register of Prayer Ministers?
It is for those wishing to exercise prayer ministry in the name of Christian Prayer Ministries locally or elsewhere when able and invited to do so.
To be on the Register does not commit you to being available, simply to being approached to be asked if you could be available for a particular date at sometime in the future by someone calling a team together.
You can limit this to being locally available.
The Prayer Minister Register automatically enables local involvement in a Prayer Ministry appointment as locally authorised whether on a Course or otherwise.