Intercessory Prayer Ministry

The Intercessory Prayer Ministry encourages the spiritual development of church members and provides a comprehensive, Biblical approach to this spiritual discipline, supported by teaching and corporate prayer opportunities. Its services include multiple prayer sessions each week, annual prayer initiatives, and community vigils.


The Intercessory Prayer Ministry was formally launched in 2017 but has operated informally for many years. Here are some of the ways we have served and continue to serve our congregation and community:


  • Kairos Clinic. A summer-long workshop teaches and models practical ways for the believer to employ Scripture to bolster his or her faith. 
  • Virtual and in-person prayer vigils. These often are tied to Holy Season or national or local events. 
  • Weekly prayer calls. These teleconference meetings are opportunities for church members to gather in corporate prayer to intercede for the needs of others. They are held Tuesdays (6:30 a.m., led by the ordained clergy), Wednesdays (at noon, led by the Deaconess Board), and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., led by the Deacon Board). 
  • Prayer initiatives. Prayer breakfasts and other programs serve as a way to bring common focus around spiritual growth and development through prayer. 
  • Prayer walks. The ministry joins community groups for prayer walks (i.e. around the White House compound). 
  • Spiritual aids. The ministry provides Bibles, Christian books and other materials to help encourage spiritual growth. 
  • Corporate fasts. As needed, the ministry leads corporate fasts and provides supplemental materials on how to grow in this spiritual discipline. 
  • Personal prayer and congregational care. Ministry leads are available for housewarmings, dedications and visitations










In addition to these previously mentioned services, the Intercessory Prayer Ministry has most recently expanded to include the Young Adult Prayer Team, which prays regularly for our church in the sanctuary before worship services. 

The Intercessory Prayer Ministry is led by Rev. Ed Turner, Rev. Lorise White Wolfe, and Rev. Robin Turner in partnership with Deaconess Pearl Sudduth and Deacon Deborah Crain Kemp as point persons for those respective ministries. To contact a member of the ministry, send an email to office@19thstreetbc.org, or rklturner@aol.com or call the church office at 202-829-2773.