How Watchman Works

How Do You Become a Watchman?

Through the Holy Spirit's leadership and a call to the Watchman Ministry, an in­dividual will be assigned one hour a week on the wall in one direction: North, South, East, or West. Each wall con­sists of 168 prayer warriors, one for each hour of the day, 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.

If you haven't yet signed up for an hour, the process is easy: Just click here and you can register and select your preferred hour. 

What Does a Watchman Do?

Once the hour is assigned, the watchman will "set the watch" for that hour as instructed in Watchman Prayer Alert, a monthly e-newslet­ter the church provides for all Watchmen. This electronic Watchman Prayer Alert will inform intercessors of needs in the church's fellowship and of ministries that require special attention. You'll also find requests and prayer priorities posted on this site, as you refer to www.WatchmanPrayer.com each week for your watch.

Keep in mind the twofold purpose of the Watchman Ministry: (1) to remind the Lord of His promise and covenant with His people, ask­ing for His protection for their lives and min­istry, and (2) to remind the people of the Lord's presence and of His provision and protection.

How Do I Pass the Watch to the Next Watchman?

Following the assigned hour on the wall, the Watchman will call the next hour's Watchman to duty. The watch may take place wherever the intercessor is, as long as one uninterrupted hour to watch and to be with the Lord is avail­able. A list of intercessors and their telephone numbers is made accessible through the Watchman Ministry so the intercessor can phone or e-mail the person scheduled for the next watch and report: "I have completed my watch of my assigned wall. I now commend you to the Lord while you watch and pray."

What if I'm Not Able to Maintain the Watch?

This approach is so simple that reserve in­tercessors are not needed in case of absences. For instance, if the Watchman is out of town, he or she is still accountable for the same hour on the wall wherever he or she is located and, if possible, for calling the next Watchman. Watchmen will continue serving their assigned hours until they notify the prayer office that they wish to be relieved of the responsibility. If an intercessor fails to take the assigned watch, the prayer office will call and offer assistance. If the Watchman fails to keep his assigned hour of watch for two consecutive weeks, the prayer office will enlist a replace­ment.

Can Children Take a Place on the Wall?

To secure a position on the wall, a Watchman must be of a mature and responsible age. Parents are encouraged to allow children to participate in the parents' assigned hours on the wall. This will be good training and spiritu­al preparation for the child, who will under­stand the principle of prayer through practice with the parents. High school students and mature middle school students may be ready for their own watch on the wall.

Each wall consists of 168 prayer warriors, one for each hour of the day, 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.