FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptists are preparing for a year focused on prayer in 2026, with weekly prompts centered on three key areas: praying for those without Christ, praying for the church, and praying for pastors.
The “Prayer Matters” weekly resource will feature these three prayer categories throughout the year, along with additional prompts on various topics each week.
“2026 is going to be a year of prayer across Tennessee with six 30-day prayer initiatives,” said Nancy Duggin, prayer catalyst for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. “We will pray for repentance, renewal, revival, and that the Lord of the harvest will raise up laborers who are ignited with his Spirit and excited to share the gospel.”
Duggin said Tennessee Baptists could “storm the gates of heaven with prayer and see a move of God unlike any we have ever witnessed.”
“We want to partner with you and your church in this great opportunity to see revival sweep across our beloved state,” she said.
The initiative aims to establish an intercessor network and raise regional prayer champions across Tennessee. The mission board’s goals include seeking revival and spiritual awakening while prioritizing prayer in all activities.
“Our goal is for Tennessee Baptists to prioritize prayer in all we do and to develop a deep abiding passion for prayer — for intimacy with our Lord,” Duggin said.
The three prayer prompts will appear in the last edition of the Baptist and Reflector each month. Additional prayer prompts can be accessed by signing up for the weekly Prayer Matters email at www.tnbaptist.org/prayer.
For more information, contact Duggin at nduggin@tnbaptist.org. B&R
Jan. 5
- Pray for your pastor’s spiritual growth and intimacy with God
- Pray that God would open the spiritual eyes of those without Jesus to see the truth (2 Corinthians 4:4)
- Pray that your church would be unified in love and purpose (John 17:21)
Jan. 12
- Ask God to grant your pastor wisdom for decision-making
- Ask the Father to draw the spiritually lost to himself through the Holy Spirit (John 6:44)
- Pray that the church would be a light to the world — especially the community in which you live (Matthew 5:14)
Jan. 19
- Pray for protection against burnout and exhaustion
- Pray for the spiritually lost hearts to be softened and receptive to the gospel (Ezekiel 36:26)
- Pray for those who make up the church you attend to be bold in proclaiming the gospel (Acts 4:29)
Jan. 26
- Intercede for your pastor’s family, spouse, children and relationships
- Ask that the veil blinding those without Jesus to the truth be removed (2 Corinthians 3:16)
- Ask that the church would be filled with wisdom from above (James 1:5)
Note: February’s prompts will appear in the Jan. 21 edition of the B&R.
