Cheryl Sacks - The Prayer-Saturated Church: A Comprehensive Handbook for Prayer Leaders

I know of nothing that even remotely compares to The Prayer-Saturated Church. It is rare indeed when something so practical is communicated with such passion and depth. Simply stated, it is the most thorough and well-written book I have seen on how to establish a prayer ministry in your local church. Apply its wisdom, and you will succeed in this all-important endeavor.

DUTCH SHEETS, former pastor; bestselling author of Intercessory Prayer

The Prayer-Saturated Church is a major missing link between the church and the transformation of congregations, cities, and nations. It is practical yet deeply personal and warm. It gives us keys to the release of revival and a great harvest of souls.

CINDY JACOBS, cofounder of Generals International

The Prayer-Saturated Church is a classic resource with a proven track record in equipping pastors practically to build powerful prayer ministries in their churches and for their communities. It is the distillation of decades of experience. Cheryl Sacks is a remarkable woman of prayer and a trusted leader throughout the nation.

PETE GREIG, pastor of Emmaus Rd, Guildford, England; founder of 24/7 Prayer Intl; bestselling author of Red Moon Rising and How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People

When Cheryl Sacks speaks about prayer, people listen! She is a gifted communicator, and she is also uniquely anointed to call people and churches to a deeper, higher level of intercession. So this book isnt just full of good prayer ideas; it will ignite your spirit! Cheryl has been especially called by God to impart her passion to church leaders. Ive felt it! Ive seen the results!

DR. GARY D. KINNAMAN, pastor and coauthor of Leaders That Last

The Prayer-Saturated Church is not a book based on theory, good ideas, or opinion. It comes out of decades of praying, real-life stories, and the fruit of teaching leaders on the power of prayer all over the world. Cheryl lives this message and has created a timeless resource that will inspire and equip you and your church to a lifestyle of prayer.

ZACK CURRY, pastor of Jesus Culture, San Diego

Thank God for Cheryl Sacks! The Prayer-Saturated Church is a must for anyone involved in prayer ministry. It gives practical, balanced revelation on how not to get distracted so you remain focused for breakthrough praying in your church. Cheryl has not only lived and led prayer but also now written and explained how the prayer ministry evolves and matures.

DR. CHUCK D. PIERCE, vice president, Global Harvest Ministries; president, Glory of Zion International Ministries, Inc.

What a help for local church prayer leaders! Recently, I took the unpublished manuscript of The Prayer-Saturated Church with me to a seminar I was teaching. I was so taken by the content that I ended up tearing out pages and teaching them instead of my material. The local church now has a new and fresh construction manual for the House of Prayer.

DR. TERRY TEYKL, speaker and author of The Presence Based Church

Cheryl Sacks has produced a resource that both pastors and prayer leaders have been waiting for years to put their hands on. She covers the A to Zs of birthing and building prayer into the ministry and mission of the local church. This handbook is essential for every prayer ministry I have ever known. Buy it, use it, and give thanks to God for Cheryl.

PHIL MIGLIORATTI, prayer ministry consultant

This book is one that is incredibly comprehensive yet thoroughly practical. Cheryl covers not only the how of prayer ministry but also the why. For anyone interested in building or improving their church as a house of prayer, The Prayer-Saturated Church is a must-read.

DR. GREGORY FRIZZELL, prayer and spiritual awakening specialist; author of Biblical Patterns for Powerful Church Prayer Meetings

The dynamic prayer movement that God has been activating throughout America has now reached a new level. The Prayer-Saturated Church not only will help you understand what the Spirit is saying to the churches concerning prayer, but it will also motivate you to jump into the stream and move forward in the divine flow. I congratulate Cheryl Sacks for this strategic and exciting book!

C. PETER WAGNER, bestselling author and church growth expert

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Dedicated to

my loving husband and prayer partner, Hal, and my precious daughter, Nicole, whose prayers and those of her friends filled our home for many years.

This book was made possible by the prayers and support of many special friends. First, to my husband, Hal, your love, prayers, and spiritual input have been my constant strength. Also your work with pastors for more than twenty years paved the way for me to train church prayer leaders in many cities across the nation.

Nicole, my precious daughter, the image of you and the kids from Sacred Edge filling the floors, doorways, and stairwell of our home with heart-wrenching cries to the Lord for your generation has forever changed my perspective of the word prayer.

I am grateful for my first editor, Rachelle Gardner; without you there would be no book. Your prayers, encouragement, and editorial direction are a gift from God. Ill never have another cup of Starbucks without thinking of you. To Jon Graf, my friend and founder of