january prayer update

Heart of Revival Ministry

In recent newsletters I’ve been answering the question of what Heart of Revival is about. I want to continue describing my core ministries, especially my intention to support pastors. Since the early 1990s, I’ve been meeting locally to pray with pastors from a variety of traditions—first in Springfield and now in Lebanon and throughout the region. I absolutely love it. Over the years we’ve connected deeply with God and with one another. We have prayed each other through cancer diagnoses, pastor resignations, church splits, and just about every personal and professional challenge you can imagine.

Today, in addition to leading prayer in Lebanon, I visit prayer meetings in surrounding regions and attend pastor gatherings in denominations where I have ongoing relationships. I support pastors primarily through friendship, and many of them have become some of my closest friends.

Speaking

My voice is about 80% back to normal. I now spend about an hour a day massaging the front of my neck to relieve the tension that built up from compensating for strained vocal cords. I’m grateful that my speaking schedule has returned to normal.

Grief and Loss

This month I’ll be meeting with education professionals from Corvallis and from the Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Educational Service District to discuss a possible role in training staff after a school has experienced a loss. Please pray that God would open this door if it is His will.

Health Update: Char

Char’s first seizure medication has caused serious side effects. She is easing into a new medication and will gradually wean off the original one. Please pray that this new medication has fewer side effects, as advertised.

2026

May you experience deep connections with God, satisfying relationships, profound insights from Scripture and his wise perspective for every situation you face.

GENERAL PRAYER

Pastor Ed covets your prayers. You can use the acronym OAR to pray for his speaking ministry. 

O—Open doors of ministry

A—Anointing

R—Responsive audiences

Pray also for wisdom as he mentors Adult and Teen Challenge students, open doors and open hearts for sharing the gospel on the street and fruitful ministry as he connects with pastors and ministry leaders in Lebanon and throughout the region.