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National Day of Prayer is May 7
Toledo Prays, May 7,
Doors open 6pm. Worship 6pm.
Prayer starts 6:30. Event ends 8pm.
Toledo Faith Community to Gather in Unity for National Day of Prayer — May 7
TOLEDO, OH —
On May 7, the Toledo faith community will come together for Toledo Prays, a special evening of united prayer hosted at Compassion at Calvary, 3740 West Alexis Road, from 6-6:30pm Worship.
Prayer 6:30–8:00 PM.
Pastors and ministry leaders from over 15 local churches will lead prayers inspired by this year’s National Day of Prayer theme from 1 Chronicles 16:24: “Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples.”
Together, the community will pray over the essential areas that shape our city and nation: families, churches, education, business, media and the arts, government, military and first responders, and justice for the vulnerable.
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Childcare Provided!
Churches represented include Vineyard Toledo, City Light, Compassion at Calvary, Compelled, Pinewood Tabernacle, St. Paul Lutheran Maumee, Grace Community Church, Church of the Cross, Five Lakes Church, Bethel and many others.
Everyone is welcome. Childcare is provided, making it easy for families to participate.
YOU are invited to INVITE others! Here are two options for promotional videos to share at church services to invite people to come and be a part of this National Day of Prayer event. Also, click the button to download a printable PDF flyer.
Equipping Roundtables Feb '26
was a success. Thank you!
Hope and a Future lunch discussion is from the Church Ambassador Network, a ministry of CCVs, to highlight the key findings in the Hope and Future (https://hope.ccv.org/hope/) report on marriage and family formation in Ohio and discuss the local church and state solutions currently being pursued to transform Ohio from #29 into one the top states in the nation according to the Family Structure Index (https://hope.ccv.org/family-structure-index/).
To accomplish this level of transformation, the Church Ambassador Network ministry will introduce an initiative that they have launched in partnership with Communio to grow and strengthen marriage and families through “Full-Circle Relationship Ministries” in local churches and reaching evangelistically into the communities they serve.
FIVE ROUNDTABLE OPTIONS TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS BELOW:
Equipping Roundtables
Building a deeper bench
Healthy churches don’t just grow attendance—they grow leaders. This session explores how to intentionally raise up leaders who are ready to lead with maturity, humility, and conviction. We’ll discuss creating pathways for development, empowering people before they feel “ready,” and embracing the reality that some leaders we invest in may eventually be sent out to lead elsewhere. How do we build a bench that strengthens the Kingdom, not just our own organization?
effectively, navigate conflict, and exercise patient leadership without becoming passive or combative. How do leaders remain faithful, resilient, and visionary while working within challenging board dynamics?
Evangelism & outward-facing churches
What does it look like to be the Church beyond the four walls? This conversation centers on moving from a posture of preservation to one of mission—prioritizing discipleship over decision-driven conversion models. We’ll wrestle with how to form people who live sent lives, cultivate outward-looking communities, and measure success by transformation rather than retention. How do we make disciples, not just converts?
Trevor Carr bio
Fundraising & Stewardship
Stewardship is ultimately about trust, vision, and faithfulness. This session addresses how churches can cultivate a culture of generosity without manipulation or pressure. We’ll explore healthy approaches to fundraising, teaching biblical stewardship, and aligning finances with mission—so resources serve the vision God has given rather than driving it.
Ashley Shaffer bio
Leading within board-run models
Many churches operate within board-run governance structures—and not always with unity or clarity. This session focuses on the realities of building healthy boards and leading faithfully even when there is resistance or misalignment with leadership vision. We’ll explore how to cultivate trust, communicate vision effectively, navigate conflict, and exercise patient leadership without becoming passive or combative. How do leaders remain faithful, resilient, and visionary while working within challenging board dynamics?
divide it.
Jonathan Davis and Savannah Marten bio
partnering with para-church organizations
No church is called to do everything. This session focuses on identifying your church’s unique passions and calling, then partnering wisely with para-church ministries that share the same heart. We’ll talk about collaboration over competition, celebrating the broader work of the Kingdom, and building relationships that multiply impact rather than divide it.