A sequence for accountable prayer ministry, not a mechanical formula.
| Protocol control The protocol intentionally begins with consent and safety, moves through Christ-centered truth and voluntary response, and ends with filling, discipleship, referral, and documented follow-up. Direct commands are never the first or only step. |
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1. Consent and immediate safety
Confirm voluntary participation, capacity to consent, privacy, physical safety, and whether emergency medical or psychiatric help is needed.
Scripture anchors: Matthew 7:12; 1 Corinthians 14:40
2. Christ-centered orientation
Explain the gospel, the lordship of Jesus, delegated authority, and the person's freedom to stop at any point.
Scripture anchors: Colossians 1:12-14; Matthew 28:18
3. Listen and assess
Hear the person's story without leading questions. Distinguish spiritual concerns, trauma, medical symptoms, substance effects, and relational danger.
Scripture anchors: Proverbs 18:13,17; James 1:19
4. Personal repentance and faith
Invite confession of known personal sin and trust in Christ without manufacturing hidden causes.
Scripture anchors: 1 John 1:7-9; James 4:7-10
5. Forgiveness with boundaries
Release vengeance while preserving truth, justice, reporting, and protection.
Scripture anchors: Ephesians 4:31-32; Romans 12:19
6. Renunciation
Renounce the person's own occult practices, false vows, sinful agreements, and destructive loyalties in plain language.
Scripture anchors: Acts 19:18-20; Deuteronomy 18:9-14
7. Prayer and direct resistance
Pray to God and, where appropriate, use brief commands in Jesus' name directed at spiritual evil, never at the person.
Scripture anchors: Acts 16:18; Luke 10:17-20
8. Observe without spectacle
Do not coach manifestations, interrogate, shame, restrain, or publicize. Stop if safety or consent changes.
Scripture anchors: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; 14:32-33
9. Healing and filling
Pray for bodily, emotional, relational, and spiritual healing and for the Holy Spirit's fullness.
Scripture anchors: Luke 4:18; Ephesians 5:18
10. Truth and aftercare plan
Set specific Scripture, prayer, fellowship, counseling, medical follow-up, sleep, sobriety, and accountability steps.
Scripture anchors: John 8:31-36; Colossians 3:1-17
11. Follow-up and referral
Review outcomes, symptoms, safety, and ongoing care. Refer beyond the team's competence.
Scripture anchors: Galatians 6:1-2; James 5:14-16
12. Team debrief and accountability
Document minimally and securely, protect confidentiality, correct errors, and seek pastoral oversight.
Scripture anchors: 2 Corinthians 4:1-2; 1 Peter 5:1-3