Malachi O’Brien is both a pastor and a true man of prayer who serves in several ministry roles in the Kansas City region and beyond. Malachi’s ministry roles include: Lead Pastor of The Church at Pleasant Ridge, Prayer Pastor of Raytown Baptist Church, and also plays a vital role in the OneCry pastors movement for revival.

In this excerpt, Malachi discusses the great need of intercession both for the pastor, and by the pastor; while highlighting Christ’s example as an intercessor for us, and also offering some practical ways a pastor can receive intercession while encouraging his congregation to grow deeper in prayer.