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Integrating Prayer Strategies with Parents

Building a “Pray First” Culture at Home

In this equipping video, Matt Gorman sits down with Beth Cunningham (Children’s Pastor at Church of the Highlands) to explore how churches can help parents practice prayer consistently and confidently at home.

Prayer is foundational to discipleship, yet many parents still feel unsure about “doing it right.” This is a practical conversation about making prayer feel natural rather than formal.

Topics covered include:

  • Simple, Repeatable Prayer Models (like a short morning prayer)
  • Using the Lord’s Prayer as a Guide
  • Praying the Word When You Don’t Have Words of Your Own
  • What Growth Looks Like in a “Pray First” Family

Key takeaway for leaders

  • Choose an upcoming season, like back-to-school or the start of the year, and make prayer the focus.
  • Elevate prayer with a clear plan and simple tools such as texts, guides, and prompts.
  • Align what kids learn at church with what parents are resourced to do at home.
  • Keep re-emphasizing prayer so it becomes a sustainable rhythm long after the season ends.