NBCI Civil Society Initiative

How to Host the Live Stream (For the Leader)


Step 1: Get Ready

  1. Sit in a quiet room with good lighting.
  2. Hold your phone straight up and down (like you are taking a selfie).
    Don't turn it sideways!
  3. Make sure your phone has strong Wi-Fi.
Sit in a quiet room with good lighting.

Step 2: Start the Video

  1. Open the Facebook app on your phone.
  2. Go into your Prayer Warriors Group.
  3. Tap the box at the top that says "Write something..." or "What's on your mind?"
  4. Look at the menu that pops up from the bottom and tap the red Live Video button (it looks like a little camera).
  5. Type a quick title like: "Morning Prayer - Come share your testimony!"
  6. Tap the big blue Go Live button at the bottom. You are now on camera!
Tap the big blue Go Live button at the bottom. You are now on camera!

Step 3: Let People Talk on Your Screen

  1. Tell your viewers: "If you want to talk, tap the Request button on your screen!"
  2. Look at the bottom of your screen and tap the Guests button (it looks like two little people or smiley faces).
  3. You will see a list of people who want to talk. Tap Approve or Add next to their name.
  4. Their face will pop up right next to yours so they can speak!
Tap the big blue Go Live button at the bottom. You are now on camera!
  1. When they are done, tap the little X on their picture to remove them.
Tap the big blue Go Live button at the bottom. You are now on camera!

👥 How to Watch and Join In (For the Audience)

Step 1: Find the Prayer Meeting

  1. Open your Facebook app.
  2. Go to the Prayer Warriors Group page.
  3. Tap the Events tab near the top.
  4. Tap Morning Prayer Live and click Watch Live. (Remember, this happens every morning at 6:00 am except Sundays!)
Tap Morning Prayer Live and click Watch Live.

Step 2: Get on Screen to Share Your Testimony

  1. While you are watching the video, hold your phone straight up and down.
  2. Look at the bottom of your screen and tap the Request to Join button (it looks like a little video camera with a plus sign, or two little people).
  3. Wait a moment for the leader to accept you.
Look at the bottom of your screen and tap the Request to Join button
  1. Boom! Your face will appear on screen. Now you can share your story with everyone!
Now you can share your story with everyone!

Step 3: Become an Official Prayer Warrior

Open your internet browser and go to the Prayer Warrior Website. Do these 4 easy things:
  1. Write your prayer request: Type what you want the church to pray for in the empty box.
  2. Fill out your info: Type your name, phone number, and church name.
Type what you want the church to pray for in the empty box
  1. Give $5.00: Tap the Donate button and give a one-time five-dollar gift to help keep the internet prayer line running.
Tap the Donate button and give a one-time five-dollar gift
  1. Say YES to leading prayer: Check the box or write that you are willing to lead the prayer circle yourself one morning soon!
Check the box or write that you are willing to lead the prayer circle yourself one morning!

We look forward to praying with you each morning!

Boy in church with mother and father

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