International House of Prayer founder Mike Bickle just concluded a phone connection with about a million leaders and intercessors worldwide. We then engaged in an hour conversation focusing on the next phase of the continuing COVID-19 crisis.

Our friendship spans 40 years, so after 20 minutes of personal updates, I began to pepper him with questions to draw from his experience and deep spiritual well. Mike's passion for Jesus and prayer have been a constant inspiration to millions of Christians and to me. Senior leader R.T. Kendall said Mike is "a man of transparent integrity who shows us the way forward into areas where angels fear to tread."

If you don't know Mike's ministry, I encourage you to check out his website ihopkc.org to familiarize yourself with the magnificent work he does with his team. Their mission is "to partner in the Great Commission by advancing 24/7 prayer and proclaiming the beauty of Jesus and His glorious return."

For over 20 years, their community has engaged in 24/7 prayer, devoting themselves to works of justice and evangelism. Over 2000 "intercessory missionaries" raise their own support to reach others from a lifestyle of prayer and worship. Their New Testament church is healthy and growing, their training school equips believers in a balanced biblical worldview, and their online resources serve people around the world.

King David mobilized and supported 4,000 musicians and 288 singers to worship God night and day (1 Chr. 23:5; 25:1,6,7). The IHOP community leans into this pattern and from personal involvement, I testify to God's manifest presence in their midst.

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