The Importance of Earnest Prayer

January 21, 2026
Selected Scriptures
Seminary Wives Discipleship
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About

Ministry

Seminary Wives Discipleship

Seminary Wives is a three-pronged program designed specifically for future pastors’ wives whose husbands are attending TMS. Our emphasis is…

  • Devotion to God, her husband, and family through study of the Word and profitable literature. Titus 2:3-5; 1 Peter 3:1-6
  • Growth through small group discipleship, accountability, and support. Colossians 3:16; 2 Peter 3:18
  • Preparation for future ministry alongside her husband by providing materials, resources, and practical training in women's ministry.

Seminary Wives meet regularly throughout the year for fellowship and training.

Teacher

Carl Hargrove

Carl ministered at Grace Church from 1990 to 1993, was ordained, and pastored two churches in the Los Angeles area from 1994 to 2014 before returning to Grace Church. He is passionate about foreign missions and travels internationally yearly, supporting leaders and volunteers in various countries. He is the co-founder of the African Revitalization Centre. Carl serves on several missions boards and holds a certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). He directs the Grace Advance ministry of Grace Church, which provides pastoral leadership for church planting and revitalization in North America. Carl has earned degrees from The University of Cincinnati and The Master's Seminary (M.Div., Th.M., D.Min.), and he serves as an associate professor of pastoral ministries and church relations ambassador at The Master's Seminary. Currently, Carl co-pastors the Anchored fellowship group. He and his wife, Joanna, have five children.

Transcript

The Importance of Earnest Prayer

Recommended Reading

  • Enjoy Your Prayer Life by Michael Reeves
  • Praying the Bible by Bob Whitney (husbands who’ve taken the Prayer class will have this)
  • 5 Things to Pray for Your Kids by Melissa Kruger
  • 5 Things to Pray for Your Spouse by Michael and Melissa Kruger
  • 5 Things to Pray for Your Heart by Rachel Jones
  • Handbook for Praying Scripture by William Varner