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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 38 MIN

The Weekend Pulpit: How to Pray for Your Pastor

from Enjoying the Journey · host Scott Pauley

In this Weekend Pulpit Scott Pauley gives a prayer list drawn from the apostle Paul’s own requests for intercession. Every faithful shepherd is bearing heavy burdens and each local church must be faithful to pray for their pastor.  This message was preached while Scott Pauley served on staff at the Temple Baptist Church in Powell, TN. Scott walks through multiple Scripture references—Romans 15:30, Ephesians 6:18–19, Philippians 1:19–20, Colossians 4:2–3, 2 Thessalonians 3:1, 1 Timothy 2:1–2, and Hebrews 13—showing seven specific ways to pray for a pastor.  Print/download 7 Prayers for Your Pastor HERE Join Scott Pauley's study through Scripture this year. Find resources for every book of the Bible by Dr. Pauley and Enjoying the Journey at enjoyingthejourney.org/journey-through-scripture/. Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. Explore now at EnjoyingTheJourney.org. Extend the Work Enjoying the Journey provides every resource for free worldwide. If you would like to help extend this Bible teaching, you may give at enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

In this Weekend Pulpit Scott Pauley gives a prayer list drawn from the apostle Paul’s own requests for intercession. Every faithful shepherd is bearing heavy burdens and each local church must be faithful to pray for their pastor.  This message was preached while Scott Pauley served on staff at the Temple Baptist Church in Powell, TN. Scott walks through multiple Scripture references—Romans 15:30, Ephesians 6:18–19, Philippians 1:19–20, Colossians 4:2–3, 2 Thessalonians 3:1, 1 Timothy 2:1–2, and Hebrews 13—showing seven specific ways to pray for a pastor.  Print/download 7 Prayers for Your Pastor HERE Join Scott Pauley's study through Scripture this year. Find resources for every book of the Bible by Dr. Pauley and Enjoying the Journey at enjoyingthejourney.org/journey-through-scripture/.Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. Explore now at EnjoyingTheJourney.org.Extend the Work Enjoying the Journey provides every resource for free worldwide. If you would like to help extend this Bible teaching, you may give at enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

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