Prayer Ministry Skills

Prayer Ministry Skills

Foundational and Advanced Training

Living Bridge offers two modular courses designed to equip individuals in prayer ministry:

1. Prayer Ministry Skills (PMS)
2. Advanced Prayer Ministry Skills (APMS).

These courses combine structured teaching, practical exercises, group ministry, and workshops over multiple sessions, giving participants confidence and skill in ministering safely and effectively.

Modules are typically delivered on Saturdays over several months, allowing participants to integrate learning and practice ministry gradually.

Prayer Ministry Skills (PMS)

The PMS course is open to all and generally consists of five teaching modules plus a workshop. Each module focuses on a range of teaching topics, followed by demonstrations and small group exercises.

Course Structure

• Modules 1–4: Each module contains 4 teaching sessions (50–60 minutes each), plus ministry demonstrations and small group practice.
• Module 5: Longer group ministry sessions, allowing participants to practice applying all they have learned.
• Workshop: Consolidates learning from the modules, mainly using practical group exercises and real-life ministry scenarios. Participants attend the workshop after completing all or most of the preceding modules.

Flexible Attendance

Participants may book individual modules as standalone courses if they are unable to attend the full sequence. This ensures flexibility while still providing valuable teaching and ministry experience.

Sample Topics Covered

• What is Prayer Ministry?
• Healing of the whole person: spirit, soul, and body
• Forgiveness – the master key to healing
• Dealing with negative generational inheritance
• Overcoming false beliefs
• The sinful, wounded, and Godly heart
• Inner healing and working through wounds
• Soul ties
• Lordship of Jesus Christ and Baptism of the Holy Spirit
• Dealing with occult influences, inner vows, and curses
• Rejection, defense mechanisms, and behavior cycles

Advanced Prayer Ministry Skills (APMS)

APMS builds on the foundational PMS course and is open to those who have completed PMS or equivalent training. Past Ellel PMS courses are recognised. Booking is via email, and participants are confirmed after eligibility is verified.

Course Structure

• Four teaching modules plus a workshop
• Modules combine teaching, discussion, and intensive group ministry practice
• Workshop consolidates all learning, focusing on complex ministry scenarios and real-life practice

Flexible Attendance

As with PMS, individual modules may be booked separately if participants cannot attend the full course, allowing tailored learning and ministry development.

Sample Topics Covered

• Revision and spiritual roots of disease
• Bitter roots and inner vows
• Conception to birth ministry
• Obsessions, phobias, and deliverance
• Stress, burnout, grief, and depression
• Healing for the abused
• Ministry to families, children, and in relationships
• Ministry into addictions, anger, and eating disorders
• Core identity, Godly boundaries, and sexuality

Why Take These Courses

Both PMS and APMS emphasize practical teaching and hands-on ministry, providing participants with:

• The knowledge and confidence to minister effectively
• Understanding of spiritual and emotional roots of issues
• Safe and supportive group ministry practice
• Personal growth alongside developing ministry skills

These courses form the foundation of Living Bridge’s training pathway, preparing participants to serve both in local church settings and as part of Living Bridge ministry teams.

Financial Support:

We understand that the cost of training may be a concern for some participants. The Living Bridge Bursary Fund can offer discounted places for both Prayer Ministry Skills (PMS) and Advanced Prayer Ministry Skills (APMS) courses. If you would like to enquire about bursary support, please contact us via the Contact page before booking your course. We are committed to making this ministry accessible to those with a heart for prayer and healing, regardless of financial circumstances.