Small Group Activities

The Santa Fe Prayer Net is a group of Christian churches in Santa Fe that pray for each other. It’s a chance to pray for the prayer needs of other churches in Santa Fe whose members are our brothers and sisters in Christ.

How Do I Participate in the Prayer Net?

Each week, all the churches in the Prayer Net are asked to pray for a specific Santa Fe church. We pray that the pastor or priest and the congregation of that church will receive an outpouring of God’s Holy Spirit, as well as answers to specific prayer requests that they have told us about.

In your personal prayers each week, we lift up this church as well as the church community as a whole – the body of Christ – in Santa Fe, asking God to send his Holy Spirit to this church and to Santa Fe.

Which Churches Are Participating?

Currently, 39 churches are members of the Prayer Net, and more are joining. The congregations reflect the pattern of churches in Santa Fe: Catholic, Baptist churches, Episcopal, Lutheran, and one of most other Christian denominations. Many non-denominational churches also belong to the Prayer Net.

Why Pray for Each Other?

Jesus prayed for his disciples that they would “be one, as I and the Father are one.” [John 17:22] We are all called to this high calling. It may seem impossible for churches that are so different from one another to unite on anything, even prayer. But remember that for our God and for the ones who believes in Jesus Christ, “all things are possible.”

Suggested Prayers:

Father in Heaven, Your Son taught us to pray for Your kingdom to come to earth as it is in heaven. Please bring Your kingdom to our city. Thank you for making us Your children and for hearing the requests of Your children. Amen.

Jesus, Son of God, You prayed for Your disciples, that they would be one as You and the Father are one. We ask that You would fulfill this prayer in our city. Help our churches to trust you. Feed them with the hope of Your gospel, so that they are not discouraged. Most of all, let us all fulfill Your commandment to “love one another, as I have loved you.” Thank You. Amen.

Holy Spirit, Teacher of Truth, You alone give life to all who follow Jesus. Come and remain with us – we know that You will not lead us astray. Only in Your power will we have real unity. Amen.

What Is the Santa Fe Prayer Net?

The Santa Fe Prayer Net is a group of Christian churches in Santa Fe that pray for each other. It’s a chance to pray for the prayer needs of other churches in Santa Fe whose members are our brothers and sisters in Christ.

How Do I Participate in the Prayer Net?

Each week, all the churches in the Prayer Net are asked to pray for a specific Santa Fe church. We pray that the pastor or priest and the congregation of that church will receive an outpouring of God’s Holy Spirit, as well as answers to specific prayer requests that they have told us about.

In your personal prayers each week, we lift up this church as well as the church community as a whole – the body of Christ – in Santa Fe, asking God to send his Holy Spirit to this church and to Santa Fe.

Which Churches Are Participating?

Currently, 39 churches are members of the Prayer Net, and more are joining. The congregations reflect the pattern of churches in Santa Fe: Catholic, Baptist churches, Episcopal, Lutheran, and one of most other Christian denominations. Many non-denominational churches also belong to the Prayer Net.

Why Pray for Each Other?

Jesus prayed for his disciples that they would “be one, as I and the Father are one.” [John 17:22] We are all called to this high calling. It may seem impossible for churches that are so different from one another to unite on anything, even prayer. But remember that for our God and for the ones who believes in Jesus Christ, “all things are possible.”

Suggested Prayers:

Father in Heaven, Your Son taught us to pray for Your kingdom to come to earth as it is in heaven. Please bring Your kingdom to our city. Thank you for making us Your children and for hearing the requests of Your children. Amen.

Jesus, Son of God, You prayed for Your disciples, that they would be one as You and the Father are one. We ask that You would fulfill this prayer in our city. Help our churches to trust you. Feed them with the hope of Your gospel, so that they are not discouraged. Most of all, let us all fulfill Your commandment to “love one another, as I have loved you.” Thank You. Amen.

Holy Spirit, Teacher of Truth, You alone give life to all who follow Jesus. Come and remain with us – we know that You will not lead us astray. Only in Your power will we have real unity. Amen.

Support for living a Christian life often comes from others with whom there is a "heart connection." The Barnabas Institute provides guidance, resources, and moral support for leaders interested in forming small groups to study God's word and learn to encourage others.

What Kinds of Small Groups?

Growth in the Christian walk is often stronger and steadier when it comes in a small group setting, where participants encourage each other, support each other, help each other, and hold each other accountable. Although certainly not the only way, regular meetings with others who have similar ideals and goals can move both new and established believers to new levels of faith. There are even "virtual" groups, if you want to join our online discussion on "What does it mean to be a Christian?"

Groups may be made up of men, women, seniors, young adults, or any mix of people. The important thing is that they be united in their desire to know God better and trust Him more. Having a "heart connection" seems to be more critical for the success of a group than making sure its members are similar in external ways.

Help for Small Groups Who Seek to Know the Lord
A project of The Barnabas Institute is to find ways to make this heart connection form in groups who seek God. In addition, practical help will be offered, such as the following:

• Assistance in launching a new group, including finding meeting locations
• Recruiting members for a new or existing group
• Lists and schedule materials so that members find it easy to connect
• Suggestions for possible meeting formats (joint presentations, invited speakers, etc.)
• Study topics, books, and guides to use as content for the meetings
• Suggestions for rules of accountability, such as
• Members must commit to attending meetings
• Be on time
• Confidentiality (the sharing that takes place in groups must not be abused)
• Other issues as determined by the group

For more information on the Barnabas Institute's work with small groups, please check out our Research page and our Partnerships with other ministries, or Contact us directly with your request for information.