Pastors Prayer Call – May 18, 2026

Collaborating Together: Eight Wards, Each a Flame of Fire

The International Christian Host Coalition Ministry (ICHC) recently hosted its Pastors Prayer Call focused on a powerful theme:

"Collaborating Together: Eight Wards, Each a Flame of Fire." Presented by Dr. Andre Nero Randall, this timely message called pastors, intercessors, watchmen, and Kingdom leaders to unite in prayer and spiritual stewardship for Washington, D.C.

At the heart of the message was a reminder that this work is not beginning—it is continuing. Building upon decades of faithful intercession and leadership, including the contributions of Chaplain Sheila Griffin, National Day of Prayer D.C. Coordinator, Dr. Corinthia Ridgely Boone, and many others, believers were encouraged to remain steadfast in the work of prayer, restoration, and spiritual oversight.

Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3:11, Dr. Randall emphasized that Jesus Christ remains the only true foundation upon which lasting transformation can be built.

Eight Wards. One Flame.

The vision presented was both simple and profound: every ward throughout Washington, D.C. becoming a spiritual flame of prayer, hope, healing, and restoration.

The message highlighted the biblical significance of altars throughout Scripture. From Abraham to Elijah, altars represented places of covenant, encounter, repentance, remembrance, and alignment with God. Today, believers are called to establish spiritual altars within homes, churches, neighborhoods, community centers, and hearts.

An altar declares:

• God is welcome here.• Prayer lives here.• Truth lives here.• Mercy lives here.• The Blood of Jesus speaks here.

Prayer was described as more than a spiritual discipline—it is spiritual infrastructure that strengthens families, restores moral clarity, protects communities, and shifts atmospheres.

Rebuilding Spiritual Walls

Referencing the story of Nehemiah, participants were reminded that restoration begins with personal responsibility. Just as families rebuilt the sections of Jerusalem's wall nearest their homes, believers are called to pray intentionally for their neighborhoods, schools, families, and communities.

One of the key principles shared was:

"Proximity produces responsibility."

When people take ownership of what God has entrusted to them, transformation becomes possible.

Returning to First Works

The prayer call also emphasized the importance of returning to foundational Christian values and practices:

• Prayer• Holiness• Community• Discipleship• Compassion• Evangelism• Intercession• Stewardship

The Church is being called back to its spiritual Jerusalem—a posture of first love, first devotion, and first responsibility.

A Movement of Collaboration

The vision extends beyond individual congregations. It is a call to intentional collaboration through prayer, mentorship, evangelism, discipleship, and community engagement.

As Scripture teaches in Acts 1:8, ministry begins at home before extending outward. Before impacting nations, believers must faithfully steward the communities closest to them.

A Call Forward

Washington, D.C. holds unique influence nationally and globally. Therefore, the Church must remain vigilant, united, and prayerful.

The call is clear:

Eight Wards.One Burden.One Flame.One Assignment.

May homes become sanctuaries. May churches become centers of restoration. May communities become places of healing. May prayer once again become the spiritual infrastructure of the city.

"And the fire upon the altar shall be burning in it; it shall not be put out." — Leviticus 6:13

Submitted by the ICHC Steering Team.

Collaborating Partners:Chaplain Sheila Griffin, D.C. National Day of Prayer CoordinatorPastor Dervin Brown, Jericho Prayer Movement Altar Coordinator

Endorsed by:Dr. Corinthia Ridgely BooneAltar Advisor and First Legacy Leader