Take a moment to review your teaching programme on prayer. You may have prayer groups, and house groups which pray along with other things. But what teaching and input is provided on prayer? There is a danger we rely on Christians working out for themselves how to pray. Here are some suggestions :

If the church has a lending library or bookstall, offer books on prayer and books of prayers. Recommend them regularly, either via notice sheet or personal commendation from "the front". Books of prayers are often popular, and can encourage people to start praying, but it is books on prayer which are more likely to help people's prayer lives take off.
	Running a series of groups on prayer. "Saints in Prayer" ( by Michael Mitton, published by Lynx) is an excellent nine week course encouraging people to pray in groups. Other prayer courses give a taste of different approaches to prayer which people may not have previously experienced. These also offer people the chance to pray with others, which can be particularly helpful to those who would be nervous of going to a "prayer group".
Ensuring that Sunday morning teaching provides teaching on prayer at regular intervals. All too often, the only model of prayer a church demonstrates is that of one person at the front "doing the prayers". People need help in discovering prayer, and how to pray.
	Either as a church, or as a group of churches, consider running a day on/of prayer - this can combine a range of elements - teaching, silent reflection, praying in groups. The prayer day can also focus on a particular topic, providing important prayer support. However, ensure that it is positioned carefully to avoid scaring people away! Have a regular series on prayer in the church magazine - alongside topics for people to pray for. This can be a very non-threatening way of giving people chance to think about different approaches.

Teaching On Prayer