Praying Forward

Praying Forward

Faith-filled conversations to help you pray for friends and family who don’t yet know Jesus

Praying Forward is a three-part video series designed to equip and inspire you to pray intentionally and confidently for those in your life who don’t yet know Jesus—or who once followed Him and no longer do.
 

In part 1, Mark Greenwood and Sarah Whittleston share the biblical heart behind Praying Forward, drawing from Acts 26 and the idea that coming to faith is a journey marked by big yeses, little yeses, and healthy maybes.  

In part 2, they offer practical steps—Identify, Commit, and Connect—to help you regularly pray for specific people and join with others in a supportive prayer community.

In part 3, the focus shifts inward: how we pray for ourselves and each other as we share faith with courage, wisdom, and authenticity. You’ll find encouragement to stay the course, look for everyday opportunities, and grow in confidence as a witness for Christ.

These episodes includes reflections, downloadable resources, and ways to engage both individually and as part of the wider Elim family.

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Watch the series now and be inspired to pray with fresh hope for your friends and family.
Before you start, don’t forget — downloadable resources for each episode are available at the bottom of the page.  

Part 1: The big picture

In this first episode of Praying Forward, Sarah and Mark invite viewers to join a movement of faithful, Spirit-led prayer for friends and family who don’t yet know Jesus. Drawing inspiration from Acts 26, they explore how coming to faith is a journey—one that includes big “yes” moments, little steps, and healthy curiosity.

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Part 2: Friends & family

Sarah and Mark offer practical steps to help you pray intentionally for friends and family who don’t yet know Jesus. Through the rhythm of Identify, Commit, and Connect, they encourage faithful, Spirit-led prayer that’s grounded in community and personal commitment. This session also explores creative ways to pray together and celebrate progress—however visible or hidden that progress may be.

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Part 3: Ourselves

Sarah and Mark explore how we can pray for ourselves as we share our faith. They offer encouragement for overcoming fear, staying spiritually refreshed, and recognising everyday opportunities to point people to Jesus. Through honesty, practical ideas, and a prayerful heart, this episode invites us to stay courageous, connected, and Christ-centred in our conversations and witness.

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This is too good to keep to yourself.

If you found something meaningful in these conversations, why not share them with someone else? Maybe a friend from church, a member of your small group, or someone who’s been praying for their loved ones for years.

Praying Forward is made to be done in community—because praying together builds faith, keeps us encouraged, and reminds us we’re not alone.

Free resources to help you pray

Start praying with purpose—and help others take steps toward Jesus

Part 1

Big Yes, Little Yes, Healthy Maybe

A video series by Right Now Media, helping local churches get better at understanding the journey by which a person comes to faith.
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YouVersion

A 5 day devotional reading plan to help you journey with people who don't know Jesus.
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Part 2

The Praying Forward podcast playlist

Subscribe to our podcast for inspiring, practical, and powerful conversations on prayer — stories, insights, and teaching to fuel your spiritual journey.
 
  • Around the fire podcast
    Sarah Whittleston and Jonny Harding
  • Limitless Youth Ministry podcast
    Tim Alford
  • The Reach podcast
    Mark Greenwood
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Part 3

Praying Forward resources

Download the Praying Forward guide to help reflection, discussion, and prayer—on your own or with others.
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Download the Praying Forward prayer card to help you pray with others for those who don’t yet know Jesus.
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Download Promo Trailer        Download Part 1        Download Part 2        Download Part 3