Author: Theresa Harvard Johnson

Copyright 2018 Theresa Harvard Johnson

Question: Is it wrong to want to pray in writing instead of praying verbally?
View the corresponding discussion in The Scribal Prophets Facebook Group

Response: Absolutely not! Prayer is a condition of the heart, not the force of the mouth. Written prayers are just as effective as those placed in print, expressed through dance, touched through braille, released through instrumental music or described visually through American Sign Language (ASL).

Effective prayer is subjective to the person praying, listening or experiencing it, not a set of religious rules put forth by someone. There is, however, power in the spoken word – the release of a prayer at the sound of one’s voice, especially in corporate settings.  David put both concepts together beautifully in Psalm 19:14 when he said, “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.”

Scribal Ministry Development

Copyright 2018 Theresa Harvard Johnson

1. The restoration of scribal groups, teams- administrative, creative and instruction. (The “intentional and purposeful” unifying of scribal groups for a specific, biblical mandate and call)

2. The awakening of scribal churches. (Leaders discovering that their whole churches are high in “scribal specific” culture, mandates and activity)

3. Moving from individuality in comprehending apostolic-prophetic scribal ministry to focus on scribal revival within the community. (Less focus on me, more focus on the Body)

4. A resurgence in preserving and protecting historical the apostolic-prophetic history of the church. (Expect to see a push to investigate, research, report and document with academic and prophetic accuracy the ACTS of the apostles and the history of the congregation. There will be a push to write, record and produce an accurate history that is reflective of the “entire” congregation not just a certain demographic)

Scribal Ministry Development