The Church Office
Prayer Mate- Technology and Faith Working Together
Feb 9, 2024
Andy Gear, leader of Disciple Tech, discusses his technology projects in this podcast, including the PrayerMate app for consistent prayer, the Redeeming Time Bible reading app, and a new game called 'The Serpent and the Seed'. Learn about the features and versatility of the PrayerMate app, as well as the upcoming Bible computer game.
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Quick takeaways
- PrayerMate is an app that helps individuals and churches pray more consistently by providing organized prayer lists and suggestions on how to pray.
- PrayerMate aims to foster a deeper understanding of prayer and develop a habit of intentional and heartfelt prayer, rather than just going through the motions.
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Overview of PrayerMate App
PrayerMate is an app created by Andy Giers that helps people organize their prayers. Inspired by a book on prayer by Don Carson, Andy realized the challenge of setting aside time for habitual prayer and remembering specific prayer requests. To address these challenges, he created PrayerMate, which provides users with a list of people to pray for daily and suggestions on how to pray for them. The app also allows users to receive prayer feeds from churches or charities and offers downloadable prayer packs for specific topics. With over half a million downloads and 30,000 monthly users, PrayerMate has become a valuable tool for many individuals and churches.
