7-day prayer challenge

Invitation to prayer

Sponsored by SBC21 leaders, this 7-day video series features 2-minute video devotionals accompanied by a prayer starter. Each video features a Scripture reading, a reflection on the passage, and a prayer starter.

We invite persons to be guided by the prayer starter and then take a 5-10 minute pause to hear from God. Keep paper and pen close by to take note of how God speaks to you (audible voice, a memory, a song, etc.) Our prayer is that the practice of listening will help you hear more clearly.

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Christ-centered (December)

Sponsored by the SBC21 leaders, this 7-day video series features 2-minute video devotionals accompanied by a prayer starter based on the #BeUMC theme, Christ-centered. Learn more

Generous (November)

Sponsored by the SBC21 leaders, this 7-day video series features 2-minute video devotionals accompanied by a prayer starter based on the #BeUMC theme, generous. Learn more

Sponsored by SBC21 and The Black Church Matters’ coaches, this 7-day video series features 2-minute video devotionals accompanied by a prayer starter. Each video features a different Black Church Matters’ leaders reading and reflecting on a different Scripture passage. Image of Grand Canyon courtesy of Canva.

Grounded in Scripture (October)

Sponsored by the SBC21 leaders, this 7-day video series features 2-minute video devotionals accompanied by a prayer starter based on the #BeUMC theme, disciple-making. Learn more

Grounded in Scripture (September)

Sponsored by the SBC21 leaders, this 7-day video series features 2-minute video devotionals accompanied by a prayer starter based on the #BeUMC theme, grounded in Scripture. Learn more

Welcoming (August)

Sponsored by the SBC21 leaders, this 7-day video series features 2-minute video devotionals accompanied by a prayer starter based on the #BeUMC theme, welcoming. Learn more

Grace-filled (July)

Sponsored by the SBC21 leaders, this 7-day video series features 2-minute video devotionals accompanied by a prayer starter based on the #BeUMC theme, grace-filled. Learn more

Justice-seeking (June)

Sponsored by the SBC21 leaders, this 7-day video series features 2-minute video devotionals accompanied by a prayer starter based on the #BeUMC theme, Justice-seeking. Learn more

Spirit-filled (May)

Sponsored by the SBC21 leaders, this 7-day video series features 2-minute video devotionals accompanied by a prayer starter based on the #BeUMC theme, Spirit-filled. Learn more

Sponsored by SBC21 staff, this 7-day video series features 2-minute video devotionals accompanied by a prayer starter. Each video features a Scripture reading, a reflection on the passage, and a prayer starter. The #BeUMC theme for April is Faithful

Faithful (Apr.)

Sponsored by the SBC21 leaders, this 7-day video series features 2-minute video devotionals accompanied by a prayer starter based on the #BeUMC theme, Faithful. Learn more

Resilient (Mar.)

Sponsored by the SBC21 leaders, this 7-day video series features 2-minute video devotionals accompanied by a prayer starter based on the #BeUMC theme, Resilient. Learn more

Deeply Rooted (Feb.)

Sponsored by the SBC21 leaders, this 7-day video series features 2-minute video devotionals accompanied by a prayer starter based on the #BeUMC theme, Deeply rooted. Learn more

Jesus-seeking (Jan.)

This video devotional series, sponsored by SBC21 and The Black Church Matters’ coaches, features 2-minute video devotionals accompanied by a prayer starter based on the #BeUMC theme, wisdom-seeking. Learn more

These devotionals are created by leaders of Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century (SBC21), a program designed to assist United Methodist churches with predominantly Black congregations become effective in mission and ministry. It does this by linking successful congregational resource centers with congregations that are in search of new ideas and revitalization.

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