Along-espoused form of evangelism praying is called “triplet praying,” as promoted by longtime prayer leader Evelyn Christenson. (Her Bible is pictured on the cover of this issue of Prayer Connect.)

Throughout her years of ministry, Christenson taught and wrote about praying for the lost through her books Praying God’s Way and A Study Guide for Evangelism Praying. Her stated mission was “to transfer souls from the Kingdom of Darkness to the Kingdom of Light through prayer and evangelism.”

Triplet praying is a simple and effective way to consistently bring family and friends before the Lord, praying for their salvation. Based on Jesus’ declaration that He is present “where two or three come together in my name” (Matt. 18:20), triplet praying encourages three people to commit to pray with each other for 15 minutes each week for three people each (total of nine on a triplet list).

To form a triplet, find two other people in close proximity to you (neighborhood, office, Bible study, school, church, etc.). The key is for three people to find a way to conveniently get together once a week to pray for a short time—and to stay consistent. Fifteen minutes a week is an easy time commitment if you include simple logistics for getting together. If you are unable to be physically present in the same place, three-way calling is also an option.

By staying focused on the salvation of the nine people on your triplet list, you can keep your prayer times purposeful and concise. And when someone on your list accepts Christ, have a time of rejoicing—and then add a new person to the list!

Determine in advance the period of time praying together (such as six months or one year), and then decide at the end of that time whether to re-up for another period of praying together.

Used throughout the world by many people and churches over the years, triplet praying is one the most effective and easiest ways to pray evangelistically. You can order materials from unitedprayerministries.org.