Each time we gather, we adore Jesus through song, scripture, and prayer. Every weekly prayer meeting starts with a time of adoration through song. Jesus is worthy of all blessing, honor, glory, thanksgiving, wealth, wisdom, and praise! (Psalm 100; Revelations 5:8-14)
We become what we behold. To behold means to see or look. We behold Jesus through song, prayer, meditation on the scriptures, teaching, and one another. As we behold Him we are transformed. Holy Spirit helps us to behold Jesus through song, prayer, meditation on the scriptures, and teaching. We behold Jesus each time we gather together. (Psalm 27:4; 2 Corinthians 3:7-18; Hebrews 4:12)
We co-labor with Jesus through intercession. We believe that as we behold Jesus we begin to discover more of what His plans and purposes are. As we discover those plans and purposes we are better equipped to co-labor with Him through intercession. Intercessory prayer is a form of prayer that asks. At MHOP we use the Scriptures to guide our prayers. We prioritize interceding for the Church, missions, our city, the nations, justice, Israel, and Jesus’ return. (Genesis 18:22-33; Exodus 33:12-23; Isaiah 62:1-9; Matthew 6:10; Matthew 9:36-38; Acts 2:16-21; Romans 11:25-27; Ephesians 5:25-32; Revelation 19:6-8)
As we fulfill our mission we will be doing our small part in God’s big plan to form a praying people that long for and hasten Jesus’ return. As a praying people is formed, a longing in their hearts for Jesus return and an urgency to hasten (quicken) His return will grow. This will compel the Church to live on mission, love one another, and cry out for Jesus' return like never before.
The two primary contexts that God will form this praying people are in the house of prayer and the local church. The two must be deeply connected to one another. We desire to serve, support, encourage, and build up the local church. We ask everyone involved in our ministry to also be committed to and invested in a local church.
Authority of God’s Word: God’s Word is inerrant and inspired. It is the final authority for all we believe and how we are to live. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Intimacy: Loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. (Matthew 22:34-40)
Urgency: Longing for and hastening Jesus' return. (2 Peter 3:11-13)
Intercession: Praying for the Church, missions, our city, the nations, Israel, and one another. (2 Timothy 2:1-7)
Holiness of heart: Positioning ourselves before God to receive His help to joyfully obey His commands. (Matthew 5-7)
Compassion: Loving one another as Jesus loves us. (John 13:34-35)
The Prophetic: Listening and responding to what the Spirit is saying in this hour of history through God's Word and God's people. (Revelation 2-3)
Family: A healthy ministry is built by healthy individuals, married couples, and families. (1 Timothy 3:4-5)
Simplicity: Living simple lifestyles that allow us to give generously. (Acts 4:34)
Multiplication: Participating in multiplying houses of prayer across our region and around the world. (Malachi 1:11)