November 28, 2022
Harvest Prayer Ministries President Dave Butts, 69, Dies
Dave Butts, 69, who started Harvest Prayer Ministries with his wife, Kim, in 1993, died Saturday morning, Nov. 26. He served in full-time prayer ministry for almost 30 years.
Articles for tag: Harvest Prayer Ministries
Harvest Prayer Ministries Starts PrayerU (Plus News Briefs)
Harvest Prayer Ministries has started PrayerU, an online school of prayer for individuals, small groups, and churches.
ICOM Relaunches “˜Light the Fire”
By Kim Butts With ICOM”s “Vertical” theme this year, hundreds of people, young and old, had the opportunity to be a part of something that had never been done at the conference. Two interactive, station-based prayer rooms were set up as sacred spaces for people to engage with God in compellingly creative ways, day and night, from the first hour of ICOM to the last. The largest prayer space was located in the middle of the exhibit hall. The area, graciously designed and set up by the prayer and missions teams of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, was open
2014 ICOM: Nothing Like It!
By Reggie Hundley The 2014 International Conference On Missions (ICOM) was an outstanding gathering. Dave Butts, president of Harvest Prayer Ministries and the 2014 ICOM, selected “Vertical” as the theme for the 2014 gathering, and it permeated every level of activity. Butts wrote, “So much of missions is horizontally focused and rightly so. But if we want maximum impact horizontally we need to start with a vertical focus. It”s all about Jesus.” Scripture repeatedly emphasizes the need for a vertical focus. For example, Hebrews 12:1, 2: “Let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do
April 7, 2014
Jesus: Man of Prayer!
By David Butts I”ll never forget the question, even though it has been 20 years since I was asked it. I had just settled into the easy chair in the living room of a pastor friend. I was there to talk with him about his church supporting our new venture, Harvest Prayer Ministries. Before I could begin my appeal, he startled me by asking: “So you”re starting a prayer ministry. What is your personal prayer life like?” It was a valid question. If you are going to teach on prayer, you had better be praying! That”s why it is so
December 9, 2013
ICOM Calls Christians Everywhere to Glorify God Globally
By Doug Lucas It was a global gathering with a distinctly Latino flavor. From the free chips and salsa in the exhibit hall to the mariachi band on the main platform, the International Conference on Missions (ICOM) reminded us of opportunities among Spanish-speaking friends in our country and all over the world. Much of this was due to the influence of 2013 President Jair Castillo who extended his life of influence in Mexico to ICOM. But the convention”s impact extended far beyond the Americas. Meeting November 14-17, 2013, at the Kansas City Convention Center, ICOM hosted church leaders, missions advocates,
November 23, 2012
Reporting on Restoration Revolution
By David Empson In November 2010, Restoration Revolution was started at the former National Missionary Convention””now the International Conference On Missions (ICOM)””in Lexington, Kentucky. For almost 18 months prior to its launch, more than 100 leaders representing all kinds of ministries among Christian churches and churches of Christ had been meeting to consider what could be done for the kingdom of God over the next 10 years. Here is a report on progress with these goals so far. Restoration Revolution”s vision statement calls it “a 10-year collaboration that desires to share Jesus with all people.” The four points of Restoration
September 3, 2012
A Call to 40 Days of Prayer
Dave Butts and Harvest Prayer Ministries call Christians to 40 days of nonpartisan prayer before the national election, focusing on spiritual revival, righteousness, and God's guidance for America.
November 15, 2011
Every Week for 10 Years
“Light the Fire: 24-7-520” invites churches, schools, and ministries into an ambitious 10-year journey of prayer, with creative prayer rooms and a weekly torch of prayer passing from place to place.
February 10, 2011
Hes Taken Up Residence
Dave Butts reflects on how “Christ in you, the hope of glory” shaped his understanding of the Holy Spirit and the daily Christian life.
September 27, 2010
Lesson for Oct. 3, 2010: God”s Majesty and Human Dignity (Psalm 8)
Dave Butts reflects on Psalm 8, showing how God’s majesty in creation leads to worship and how human dignity is rooted in being made in God’s image.
Interview with Dean Trune
Dean Trune discusses soul care, spiritual disciplines, coaching, character, self-awareness, and how ministers and believers can build their lives around a deeper relationship with God.
September 23, 2007
NACC: It’s Time . . . to Listen Up!
God’s work isn’t finished. Alan Ahlgrim explores how God speaks, why Scripture calls believers to wait on him, and how the Holy Spirit empowers witness—often confirming God’s vision with surprising provision.
October 1, 2006
The Sin of Prayerlessness
Is prayerlessness sin? Dave Butts explores what a lack of prayer reveals about self-dependence, love for the Lord, and concern for Christ’s kingdom—and encourages believers to take the next step forward in a life of prayer.
Overcoming Busyness
Busyness can rob Christians of joy and intimacy with Christ. Dave Butts points to Jesus’ “one thing” and shows how learning from Martha—and from Jesus—reorders priorities for peace, rest, and effective service.
November 30, 2005
Urgency
A personal crisis illustrates how urgency reshapes priorities. Drawing from Scripture, Dave Butts calls the church to make the most of time through passionate prayer for revival and the completion of world evangelization.
October 16, 2005
NACC Minister and Spouse Retreat
A first-ever NACC Minister and Spouse Retreat in the Smokies offered ministry couples rest, worship, laughter, and practical encouragement—helping many return home renewed and ready to serve together.
