FAQs
What Are the Basic Doctrines of the Church?
1. The Triune God (The Trinity)
We believe in one eternal God who exists in three distinct, co-equal persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. This doctrine is known as the Trinity. God the Father is the personal, eternal Spirit who presides over all things; Jesus Christ is the Incarnate Son and Redeemer; and the Holy Spirit is the active, operative presence of God in the world and in the lives of believers. This one God is the sovereign Creator and Sustainer of the universe.
2. The Authority of Scripture
We believe the Bible (both the Old and New Testaments) is the ultimate source of truth, as it is God’s complete, inspired, and infallible written revelation of Himself to humanity. It is fully trustworthy and serves as the final, supreme, and ultimate authority for all Christian faith, doctrine, instruction, and practice.
3. Mankind, Creation, and Sin
We affirm that mankind was purposefully created in the direct image of God to enjoy a direct, loving relationship with Him. However, through voluntary disobedience (sin), humanity fell from grace. Consequently, all people are born with a sinful nature, separated from God, and are spiritually lost, incapable of saving themselves through their own merit or works.
4. Jesus Christ, Savior and Lord
We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is fully human and fully divine. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross as the perfect, sacrificial atonement for human sin, was buried, and was resurrected bodily on the third day. He then ascended into Heaven where He now reigns at the right hand of the Father. We affirm His eventual Second Coming to earth to judge all people, both the living and the dead.
5. Salvation by Grace
We believe that salvation, which includes the forgiveness of sins and eternal life, is a free gift received only by God’s grace through faith. It is not earned by good deeds or religious rituals, but is appropriated solely through the redeeming work of Jesus Christ and the shedding of His blood on the cross. Once salvation is received, it leads to a transformed life of discipleship.
6. The Covenant Relationship and Ordinances
A believer enters into this covenant relationship by faith in Jesus Christ. The New Testament teaches that this acceptance of God’s grace involves four key steps:
Belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God.
Repentance of sin (a change of mind and direction).
Confession of Jesus Christ as one’s Lord and Savior.
Baptism by immersion into Christ, symbolizing death to the old life and resurrection to a new life in Him.
This baptism is understood as an essential act of faith that visibly demonstrates commitment to the new covenant.
How to Become a Church Member?
At PrayerConnect.church, we believe that membership isn’t about paperwork—it’s about active participation and genuine connection.
Since our purpose is to fuel prayer revival and support the local Body of Christ, becoming a member is simple and focused on spiritual commitment.
What is Required to Join?
To become a recognized and participating member of the PrayerConnect community, we simply ask that you:
Register for the Prayer Portal: Creating an account in our Prayer Portal is your first step. This gives you access to submit prayers, join groups, and engage with the community.
Participate Actively: Membership is demonstrated through your involvement. Participate in our Live Prayer Gatherings, intercede for requests on the Prayer Wall, and join a Prayer Group. Your presence is your pledge!
Uphold Our Values: Commit to engaging in a positive, encouraging, and respectful manner across all our platforms (Portal, App, and Live Streams), upholding our core Christian beliefs.
🏡 The Importance of a Home Church
While PrayerConnect provides a vital digital sanctuary for prayer, we are dedicated to supporting the whole Christian Church.
We strongly encourage and expect all PrayerConnect members to actively belong to and participate in a physical, local home church.
Digital connection is powerful, but discipleship, service, and sacrament are best experienced within a local body of believers.
We view our role as a complement, helping you deepen your prayer life so you can be a stronger, more engaged member of your local congregation.
Do I have to leave my current church to join PrayerConnect?
Absolutely not. We believe that discipleship and community are essential and best experienced locally. We exist to complement your local home church, helping you grow your prayer life so you can be a stronger member there.
What makes PrayerConnect different from other digital church platforms?
We are exclusively focused on prayer and spiritual revival. Unlike general platforms, we prioritize intercession, commit to 100% financial transparency, and strongly encourage all members to actively belong to a local home church.
Who can join the PrayerConnect Portal or attend your Live Prayer Gatherings?
Anyone who is willing to participate in a positive, encouraging, and respectful manner is welcome to join our community and access our prayer resources.
How are submitted prayer requests handled? Are they private, public, or both?
You choose the privacy level upon submission: Private (shared only with registered members) or Public (displayed on the Prayer Wall). We ask that you minimize sensitive personal details in all requests.
What measures do you take to protect my personal information and prayer requests?
We secure all data and commit to never selling your information. Data is shared only for the purpose of prayer. You can edit or delete your requests anytime via the Portal.
Will my prayer request be shared during the Live Prayer Gatherings?
Yes, prayers may be shared during live streams or other church media for focused communal prayer. Identifying details are typically omitted to maintain privacy, but submitting a request implies consent for this purpose.
Is the PrayerConnect mobile app available for both iOS and Android?
The PrayerConnect app is coming soon! It will be available for both iOS and Android and will include full Portal access, group connections, and helpful prayer reminders. Check the Mobile App page for launch updates.
Are Live Prayer Gatherings only available at the scheduled time, or can I watch them later?
They can be attended live for real-time connection, but all sessions are also archived and available to view later on our official YouTube channel.
Where can I find the full schedule for live streams, church meetings, and podcast releases?
The full schedule is available on our Events page. We publish dates and times for Live Streams, community prayer meetings, and all media releases there.
How does PrayerConnect use the donations it receives?
Donations are used to fund and build the church, primarily covering the costs of keeping our digital services (Portal, App, streaming) online and operating. You can also designate gifts for particular purposes.
How can I view PrayerConnect's accounting and financial transactions?
We are committed to 100% financial transparency. You can view all organizational accounting and transactions on our Donations page, regardless of our current tax status.
Are my donations tax-deductible?
We are not yet a registered 501(c)(3), but we are actively working toward this status. Therefore, current donations may not be tax-deductible. We will notify the community when our status changes.
