Prayer is one of the most essential disciplines in ministry—and one of the most challenging to cultivate consistently. In this episode, Craig Owens joins us to discuss his new book, Developing a Consistent Prayer Life, written specifically for pastors. Drawing from years of writing prayers for fellow ministry leaders, Craig shares why prayer isn’t a formula for predictable results but an invitation to walk closely with God through every season of leadership

Balancing Prayer and Action

• Prayer vs. visible movement.
• How prayer moves from discipline to delight, and then to automation.

Scripture-Saturated Pastoral Devotion Practices

• Using biblical promises helps when we’re unsure how/what to pray.
• Maintaining personal devotional time separate from sermon preparation – I.e. “Starving bakers.”
• Seek clarity from God before sharing insights with others.
• Prayer tends to get easier with practice and age.

Scripted/Spontaneous Prayer Balance

• Scripted prayers can serve as a valuable framework for prayer while maintaining spiritual authenticity.
• Establishing a regular prayer time.
• Find an accountability partner.