The Redeemed Christian Church of God

- VICTORY HOUSE BAHRAIN

CHURCH OPERATIONAL
MANUAL FOR

PRAYER DEPARTMENT

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Contents
1 RCCG BAHRAIN Operational Manual 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Benefits of the Operational Manual 1
1.3 Coverage of the Operational Manual 1
1.4 Accessing the Manual 2
1.5 Updating the Manual 2
1.6 Implementing the Manual 2

2 Prayer Department Operational Manual 4

2.1 Introduction 4
2.1.1 Brief On RCCG BAHRAIN 4
2.1.2 The P aye Depa t e t also K o as Elijah G oup 4
2.1.3 The Vision of the Prayer Department 4
2.1.4 The Core Values of the Prayer Department 5
2.2 Expectations from Members of Prayer Department 5
2.2.1 Spiritual Responsibility 5
2.2.2 Responsibility to the Church 6
2.2.3 ‘espo si ility to the Elijah G oup 6
2.3 Prayer Department Meetings and Activities 7
2.3.1 Meetings 7
2.3.2 Prayer Points Updates 7
2.3.3 Order of Meeting 8

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1.1 Introduction
As the RCCG BAHRAIN Model Parishes continue to grow globally, it has become necessary to
have a standardized and documented approach to how each of the various departments
within the Church Operates. This we see is a scriptural activity as our God commanded Write
the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it Ha akkuk 2:2 .
This implies that if we want every member of each department to run effectively and achieve
the vision, it needs to be clearly written.
This document is a first version that has been created to achieve that purpose. It is by no
means an exhaustive documentation of everything that each department does, it is only
provided as a guide. Accordingly it is also subject to change and modification based on needs
and approval of the Pastorate.

1.2 Benefits of the Operational Manual

The provision of this manual offers a number of benefits to the RCCG BAHRAIN. These include:
1. It ensures continuity of the work such that in the absence of one or more people, the
department can continue to function effectively.
2. It serves as a good tool for welcoming new joiners and to give them an induction to the
department.
3. It helps clarify to the leadership of each department what they are doing well and what
they need to improve on.
4. It serves as a quick reference for every member of the department and helps them to
ensure the delivery of quality service at all times.

1.3 Coverage of the Operational Manual

This version of the Church Operational Manual covers most of the departments fully
operational in the RCCG BAHRAIN. Other departments may be added in subsequent versions.
The Departments covered in this document include:

1. Technical Department 2. Choir Department

3. Friday School Department 4. Teens Church
5. Ushering Department 6. Childre s Depart e t
7. Prayer Department 8. Protocol Department
9. Welcome & Hospitality Department

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1.4 Accessing the Manual

This document will be placed on the church website to allow every member have access to it
as required. The document may also be printed and given to members as required, however
note that the printed copy may be out-dated as the soft copy on the church website will be
updated as required.
When printing the document, the chapter to be printed are as follows:
 Chapter 1 – RCCG BAHRAIN Operational Manual (Introduction)
 The Chapter for the Relevant Department Chapter
NOTE: This is a proprietary product of the Victory House of the Redeemed Christian Church of
God but may be used and adopted by other churches within the RCCG network and outside
as they may require.

1.5 Updating the Manual

The soft copy of the manual saved on the church website will always be the most recent
version of the manual. This will be updated from time to time as approved by the Pastorate.
The process of updating any section of this manual shall be as follows:
1. Any suggestion to update any section of the manual should be addressed to the
Pastorate for consideration.
2. The pastorate will review the suggestion to approve or otherwise.
3. In case of approval, the Pastorate will give instruction for the manual to be updated
accordingly.
a. Kindly note that no department is permitted to update their manual without
the approval of the Pastorate
4. Updates to the Manual will then be communicated to all relevant members of the
church workforce for their information and compliance.

1.6 Implementing the Manual

Since this manual has been prepared for the improved functioning of each department in the
RCCG BAHRAIN, it is expected that every member of each department will be fully aware of
the contents of the manual and will seek to perform their duties based on the guidance of the
manual.
The following points are to be noted in ensuring full implementation of the policies
1. The Head of Departments (HODs) are to ensure they fully understand the content of
their department manual
2. The HODs are to ensure that the activities of the department and the conduct of its
members are in-line with content of the manual.

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3. Every member is to make it a personal responsibility to know and abide by the manual
4. The Pastorate shall from time to time perform a check on each department to be sure
they are in-line with the manual.

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2 Prayer Department Operational Manual

2.1 Introduction
This has been put together to provide guidelines on what is expected from the leaders and
members of the Prayer Department in fulfilling their ministry as being part of the Prayer
Department of Victory House, RCCG Bahrain. The document may be used by existing and new
members of the Prayer Department for them to understand how things work in the Prayer
Department. Any questions should be directed to the leadership of the Prayer Department or
the Pastorate of the RCCG BAHRAIN.

2.1.1 Brief On RCCG BAHRAIN

Victory House is a model parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. The RCCG BAHRAIN
Model Parish is growing globally, but the pioneer parish (Central parish) is primarily situated in
Majestic Hotel, Juffair, Kingdom of BAHRAIN.
The Vision Statement of RCCG BAHRAIN is
To uild a fa ily of elie ers fro all ra e a d olours ith self-realization of whom they
are in Christ. Prepared, Empowered and Ministering the Gospel to positively impact on their
e iro e t

2.1.2 The Prayer Depart e t also K o as Elijah Group

The Prayer Department is a gathering of born again Christians who have received a special
calling in the place of prayers, supplication and intercession.
The Prayer Department has a special attention with God because this is the body that serves as
The Wat he s o e the fold of God a d suppo t the pasto ate i p o idi g the e ui ed p aye
cover for the Church.
It is important to note that the Prayer Department is not like other departments where
workers are posted to. This Department is a special calling and membership is open to church
workers that are available, willing and with burden to intercede for others. However, the core
leadership of the department are as appointed by the Pastor-in-Charge (PIC)

2.1.3 The Vision of the Prayer Department

The Vision of the Prayer Department is based on two anchor scriptures:
Ezekiel 22:30
A d I sought for a a a o g the , that should ake up the hedge, a d sta d i the gap
efore e for the la d, that I should ot destroy it ……
And Matthew 18:19-20

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Agai , I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it
will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together
i y a e, I a there i the idst of the
Based on this, the vision of the Prayer Department
1. To e the a aila le essel to sta d i the Gap fo God s People a d God s Wo k.
2. To sta d i ag ee e t fo the e uests a d o e s of God s People

2.1.4 The Core Values of the Prayer Department

The core values of the Department required for actualizing our vision.
1. PASSIONATE: We are very passionate to see the desired results of the prayers. James 5:16.
2. PERSISTENT: We keep asking, seeking and knocking until we receive the answer. Mathew
7vs7.
3. WORD- BASED: We deepen ourselves in the Word of God as we understand that it is
prayers that are based on the word of God that are answered. John 15:7
4. SELFLESS: We are first focussed on the concerns of the Church before we seek our own
requests. Because we understand that as we seek the good of others, God will see to ours
as well. Proverbs 11:25
5. CONFIDENTIALITY: We must keep the information discussed during the prayer meetings
highly confidential out of love for the persons concerned.

2.2 Expectations from Members of Prayer Department

2.2.1 Spiritual Responsibility

All members of the Prayer Department are expected to maintain a high level of spirituality at
all times to enable them effectively intercede for the Church. These responsibilities include:
a) Personal Devotion and Fellowship Time with The Lord: Each member is to spend quality
ti e p ayi g a d studyi g the Wo d of God i o de to effe ti ely i te ede fo God s
People. Acts 6: 4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of
the ord
i. A member must be prayerful for himself/herself and the Church
ii. A member must be a student of the Word as this is the food by which we grow.
b) Be full of the Holy Ghost: such that it shows in his/her character. Acts 6:3 Wherefore,
brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and
isdo , ho e ay appoi t o er this busi ess

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i. Me e should e a pe so of ho est epo t i.e. a good eputatio . A ad

reputation makes it difficult for a Member to be a good example to others.
ii. The member must seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit as He helps to build the right
character in us. (Gal 5vs 22-23)
c) Given to Fasting: Prayer and Fasting go together and some results are not achieved
without fasti g. As Jesus said i Matt : … this ki d goeth ot out ut y p aye a d
fasti g .
i. To support in this, every member is to fast every Wednesday.
d) Living a Holy Life: since the role of the intercessor is similar to that of the priest in the Old
Testament. E e y e e is to e su e the e a e o si s i his/he life. ‘e e e If I
regard iniquity in my heart, the Lo d ill ot hea e Psal :

2.2.2 Responsibility to the Church

As the intercessory group of the Church, the responsibilities to the Church include:
a) To support the church and leadership in the place of prayer as intercessors.
b) Prayerfully support for upcoming special program & Friday Service.
c) Receive prayer requests from members through "Prayer Request" Box (or personal
discussion with the Group) and agree with them in the place of prayer.
d) Share spiritual revelation as a guide for adequate intercession
e) Build up the personal spiritual growth and enrichment of all church members – the main
focus of the prayers shall be first for the spiritual improvement of the members of the
church and secondly for the members of the Prayer Department.

2.2.3 ‘espo sibility to the Elijah Group

The Prayer Department as a department of the RCCG BAHRAIN is expected to abide by the
regulations of the RCCG BAHRAIN. Accordingly, every Member within the Elijah Group is
expected to be:
a) Subject to Authority: Heb. 13:17 O ey the that ha e the rule o er you, a d su it
yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may
do it with joy, and ot ith grief: for that is u profita le for you . The kingdom of God is
a Theocracy and not a democracy as such Members are expected to obey instructions
given by the Pastorate and the Leader of the Elijah Group
b) Involved in Church Activities: Heb 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves
together, as the a er of so e is As responsible workers in His vineyard, members are
expected to come regularly and punctually for church services and meetings. These
meetings include:
o Workers Meeti g o Midweek Services
o Friday Services o House Fellowships

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o Friday School o Special Services/Meetings

c) ‘egula a d Pu tual fo Wo ke s Meeti g as this helps to p epa e the Me e s fo the
ministration of the day and to receive important information meant for workers only. As
i st u ted y the Pasto , a y e e ho does ot atte d the o ke s eeti g fo the
day will not be allowed to minister without a special approval from the Pastor.
d) Respectful and walk in Love with other Members. Members are expected to give and
receive correction in love.
e) Regular and Punctual for all meetings organized by the Prayer Department Members
f) Prayerfully prepare for any activity he/she may be assigned to perform
g) Available for any tasks assigned during the services and meetings.
h) Time conscious in performing any assigned tasks.

2.3 Prayer Department Meetings and Activities

2.3.1 Meetings
The department meetings are organized to share spiritual revelation as a guide for adequate
intercession and uild up e e s pe so al spi itual g o th a d e i h e t.
The schedules of the meetings are as follows:
a) Weekly: Every Wednesday at the church Auditorium, from 7.00pm – 8.30pm.
b) Monthly: Every Second Friday of the month at the church auditorium, from 10.00pm –
2.00am.

2.3.2 Prayer Points Updates

a) Prayer Points are communicated to every member via email for Wednesday prayer
meetings.
b) At the start of prayer meeting (Wednesday & Friday), some specific prayer points will be
assigned among members to lead as led by the Holy Spirit.
i. Members are encouraged to lead such prayer points when appointed
ii. Members are also expected to pray through the prayer points during the week .

c) Prayer points will be prepared by any assigned individual.

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2.3.3 Order of Meeting

To table below serves as a guide in how the prayer meetings are to be arranged
a) Weekly

S/N Item Duration

1. Praise 10 mins
2. Short Exhortation 10 mins
3. Prayer Sessions 60 mins
4. Special Requests & Thanksgiving 10 mins s
TOTAL DURATION 1hr 30mins

b) Monthly

S/N Item Duration

1. Praise 30 mins
2. Short Exhortation 10 mins
3. Prayer Sessions 1 hr 20 mins
4. Praise Session 30 mins
5. Prayer Sessions 1 hr 20 mins
6. Special Requests & Thanksgiving 10 mins
TOTAL DURATION 4hrs

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