During the Watch:

1. How will prayer watch leaders keep track of prophetic words?  It is important to have a space where prayer points, prophetic words, and themes can be stored. This is not only for the edification of the group but also as a means of building faith in what God speaks. Examples of “prophetic reference libraries” include the “Notes” section on your phone, a physical notebook, and Google Docs.

2. Who will be the “traffic director”?  This person will have the responsibility of consolidating and keeping track of communicated words (see #1 above). This person also serves as the traffic director of prophetic words from those in the group. Whether in-person or virtually, it is beneficial to introduce the traffic director to the PW group, so that participants know who to go to when they have a word to share! This is especially important for virtual groups, so that participants are not overwhelmed by multiple posts. In most cases, the prayer watch leader will also be the traffic director.

3. If we meet in person, how often will we meet?  Biweekly, once a month … it’s up to you!

4. If the prayer watch is 100% virtual, how often will I cast vision/gather the group?  It is important to keep participants engaged and in unity! A great way to do this is by posting prayer points and encouragements frequently on your chosen communication stream. For example, once a week, you can remind participants of the focus of the watch and share an update on things previously prayed about. This not only encourages the group but also keeps people (especially new participants) updated! Click here for virtual watch guide.