We have had the Challenge Prayer Army going at Challenge conferences since the beginning of time. In the past 4 challenges (2008, 2006, 2004, 2002) we have seen steady growth that is a picture into the heart of the teens and young adults that are growing up right now. In 2002 we hit a new record attendance of 750 praying for an hour before the nightly rally started. 2004 a new record of 1000. 2006 a new record of 1500 gathering for prayer. In 2008 on the second night of the conference already 1700+ are gathering. I am excited to see what God will do this time. It is obvious to everyone that attends that God is drawing this generation to an intimacy with God that they have not seen illustrated to them much.
My vision for the prayer army is not to have a lot of people pray but to capture a generation with the heart of God to be intimate with us. That intimacy will be demonstrated by regular time with God in prayer with their youth group, friends and just personally with God. (submitted by Glenn Olson- Challenge Conference Prayer Director)