Prayer Ministries
For Prayer and the Purposes of Prayer
Carroll Prayer Chapel
For Prayer and the Purpuses of Prayer
Joseph S. Carroll founded the Evangelical Institute of Greenville, SC to fulfill 2 Timothy 2:2, “What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” Faith, prayer and worship are three of several core truths he consistently emphasized since the school’s beginning forty plus years ago. EI continues with the same message.
Several years ago during the annual prayer conference, a leader suggested that we should have a prayer chapel where students and staff, conference guests and local church members could go to pray. The senior staff and the Board of Directors all agreed this should be done. Thus began the search to know the will of God for where it should be placed on campus and what design plans would be suitable for its construction. After different sites and plans were considered, peace came when leaders recognized the will of God was to take the Carroll home, that sits on the highest point overlooking the campus, and renovate it into the Carroll Memorial Prayer Chapel. This would be a fitting honor for Mr. and Mrs. Carroll who were used by God to bless so many.
As it has been since the school’s beginning, this would be another venture in faith and praying for full provision. Once again, we have seen our faithful Lord provide stage by stage for this project, both financially and with a professional contractor. We continue to trust and pray for the balance of provision as the prayer chapel moves toward completion. Plans are set, as the Lord wills, for it to be dedicated at the Prayer Conference March 27-29, 2015.
The Prayer Chapel’s purpose is clearly defined. It is for prayer and worship. It will not be used for committee meetings, social events, weddings, or any other activity not in keeping with this purpose.
Prayer Conference
The Prayer Conference at EI provides an opportunity to come aside for quiet and spiritual refreshment. This weekend conference starts on Friday evening and ends with lunch on Sunday. This conference is also a wonderful time to get to know many of our students from around the U.S. and the world. If you have any questions about the conference, please don’t hesitate to call us.
On Campus:
Singles – $70
Married Couples – $120
No children (due to limited accommodations)
Off Campus:
Singles – $45
Married Couples – $80
If you have any questions, please call 864.678.4900 or email us.
Prayer Partner Letter
August 2024
Dear Prayer Partners,
Mr. Carroll shared a quote that had meant a lot to him in his early Christian life: “The Christian life is an experience of multiplied new beginnings.” Here at EI, we have come to a new beginning. Another school year starts on August 26. Our theme for the year centers on a heart that is completely His. While the goal of discipleship is a heart that is completely His, it must also be the ultimate goal of all our teaching.
Pray for a good beginning as we start classes. The year’s progress depends greatly on getting off to a good start. Please pray for some particulars. First, pray for the Lord to keep each person who has committed to come from hindrances. Pray particularly for international students. Several are still waiting for appointments to get visas. Pray that these will not be further delayed and that the Lord will give them favor when interviewed. Then second, we would ask for you to pray for all those who teach. Pray that we will be kept physically, spiritually, and emotionally to present Christ in an accurate way. Our message will be understood in terms of what is seen in our daily lives. Pray that we will be Christlike examples of truth.
Finally, and humorously, pray that everything works as we begin. In a facility as old as ours, it seems there is always something that does not want to perform. Please pray that there will not be problems to distract from our new beginning.
Please continue to pray for EI ministries that reach beyond the students. Last spring, we initiated a weekly podcast. While our main goal is to make EI known to a wider group of people, our ultimate goal is to attract young people who will come to study. Pray that the Lord will prosper our podcast ministry. Pray also for the Monday night meetings which will begin on September 30. This year, we will be considering the Lord’s instructions to his disciples in John 13-17.
As always, it is important to finish these letters with thanksgiving to you, our prayer partners. We are deeply grateful for your intercession. Prayer is one of the more difficult ministries because it is so hidden, making the impact of prayer often unseen. I wonder how many times students have been met through the answered prayers of people they did not know. Thank you for praying. May the Lord meet you, giving you joy and peace in your daily “new beginnings” with Him.
In Our Lord,
Art Nuernberg