Framework:

1. Approach
2. Pray
3. Gospel
4. Connect (exchange numbers, invite to Ohana group, etc).

Depending on the person, you might not make it through all 4 steps. Go as far as you can.

1) Approach

They have no obvious signs of pain

“Hey, excuse me! I have a funny question for you*. Sometimes my wife and I like to ask people for prayer when we're out, and I was wondering if we could pray for you. Do you have any pain that I can pray for?”

If they think about this for a min, or even say “No,” then I often say something like:

“Any back pain, pain in the wrist, headache, or anything like that?”

It may help to share a quick testimony if they say, “No,” and then ask again.

They may say they need prayer for something other than pain. Just go with that if they do.

They have obvious signs of pain (crutches, etc.)

“Hey, excuse me! I have a funny question for you*. Sometimes my wife and I like to ask people for prayer when we're out, and I was wondering if we could pray for your healing.”

• (maybe motion your hand towards their leg that’s in a brace, etc)

They approached you, or the conversation started organically

Before you depart say, “Well hey, before we go let us pray for you! What can we pray for? Any pain in your body, or anything at all?”

Then go with what they say.

If they think about this for a min, or even say “No,” then I often say something like:

“Any back pain, pain in the wrist, headache, or anything like that?”

2) Pray

If they say “yes” then ask what they would like prayer for (if not already established).

This is another good place to ask “Any back pain, pain in the wrist, headache, or anything like that?” if you haven’t already.

• “Does it hurt now? Or would know you if the pain was gone?”

• ask them to check if you need

• “May I place my hand on your [shoulder, knee, etc]?”

• Ask to put your hand on their shoulder if you're not comfortable with the body part

• “God I thank you for healing their wrist right now in Jesus' name.”

• That’s it. Nothing longer.

• Ask them to check with a voice of confidence (that’s important)

• Pray again if needed
• Keep praying as long as you are both comfortable

3) Gospel

Give them a short version of the Holy Spirit-filled Gospel whether they were healed or not, and ask them where they are at with that.

Whether or not they were healed only changes how you start. Examples:

• Healed

• The reason you were healed is that Jesus…..
• Where are you with Jesus, following God, or the Holy Spirit right now?

• Not healed

• Thanks for letting me pray. I step out like this because I’ve seen Jesus heal people before. Just the other day, I [quick testimony]. The reason we can see God in our lives is because Jesus….
• Where are you Jesus, following God, or the Holy Spirit right now?

Be prepared to stop at any moment, or take it as far as jumping in the car and taking them to be baptized.

4) Connect

Honestly... I'm still working on this part, so feel it out if you should give them a business card, invite them to Ohana group, or invite them to coffee later to talk more about what just happened.

Notes:

* “I have a funny question for you” is an optional step that is intended to smooth over the weirdness of being approached by a stranger and quickly letting them know you aren’t selling anything, or asking for money.

Feel free to replace it with something that is more natural for you:

• I have an interesting question for you…
• I know this is kind of unique, but…
• etc.