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
March 21-23, 2025
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 | November 2024
Dear Prayer Partners,
Just over a month ago, the storm, Helene, came through Greenville. It may have been the most destructive event I have experienced in the area since I arrive in 1968. We are deeply thankful to the Lord for keeping the campus during the high winds and rain. Despite numerous massive trees falling, there was no damage to the buildings and no one was hurt. Power was out for eight days, but we were able to work around that and are back on schedule. Thank you for your concern and prayers.
Just a short distance north of us in North Carolina, the damage was overwhelming. Students were able to take a day and assist Samaritan’s Purse in helping clear debris and mud at home sites. It was definitely an eye-opening experience for them.
The fall semester is well past the halfway mark. Despite the disruption, we are now settled back into the school routine. Please focus prayer on this year’s group. Every day, our students are exposed to a great deal of truth. Only the Spirit of God can direct their attention to the particular part that He wants to use to deepen them into a life of love for and trust in Jesus Christ. Please keep them daily before the Lord.
Next week, we will host teenagers interested in seeing what we do at EI. These Teen Training days remind us of the need to focus on recruiting students. We are thankful for each student who is here, but we could easily double the size of the school without straining the system. At present, we are making serious efforts to broaden our exposure. Staffing decisions are being made with a bigger group in mind. Doubling the student body does not require an enormous number of recruits. Please pray with us that the Lord will prosper our efforts, so that there is an increased number who can become laborers in the work of the Lord.
Those who have been familiar with the work of EI know the name Ed Ellis. Ed was a student in the early 80’s. Later, he taught at the school and then, for the past twenty-five years, served on our board of directors. On October 8th, Ed went home to be with the Lord. Ed’s activity on our behalf will be hard to replace. Please pray for his family and for us, as we seek God’s way to fill the gap.
Again, as always, thank you for praying for us. May the Lord bless you with His joy and peace as you serve Him in these unsettled days.
In Our Lord,
Art Nuernberg