About Us

WV Prayer Alliance exists to mobilize regional and statewide prayer, unity and equipping events, preparing the body of Christ in WV for Awakening.

Following the blessing of God on the 55 Strong in Prayer unity gathering on September 29, 2018, in Charleston WV, we developed 10 regional networks of churches and prayer groups, connecting every county of WV. These regional prayer networks are praying together to see what God desires to accomplish through them together in a region. We believe that the Church is better together.

We believe that Awakening is coming to West Virginia, and it will not be contained by one church, one county or one region of the state. We are cultivating regional prayer because we believe that Awakening is preceded by and sustained through prayer.

We are developing initiatives to help any Christian, congregation or prayer group in WV, who desires to prepare for awakening and harvest, to have the resources to do so.

What Unifies Us:

Jesus: Our love for Jesus and His Kingdom is the primary thing that unifies us.
A Kingdom Mindset: While we value our individual local churches, denominations, faith traditions and ministries, we unite with believers different from us and seek the blessings of God for all of the Body of Christ. God loves all of His Church and He blesses unity!
Prayer: We understand that while prayer is not the only thing a believer should do, it should be the central thing--the place from which all other activities flow.
Revival: We desire to see Biblical, historical revival/spiritual awakening sweep our communities, so we pray and prepare for that end.

WV Prayer Alliance is a ministry of the Appalachian Prayer Center. The vision for this partnership is to have unified prayer across the state of WV and also with the remaining States in Appalachia.

Jay & Lisa Morgan

Directors of the West Virginia Prayer Alliance

Jay and Lisa have been married since 1994. They are the parents of three wonderful children: Jason, Maria and Caleb. Jay and Lisa have served in various ministry capacities together for their entire relationship. They have led Christ Community Church since 2001 and founded Appalachia Prayer Center Ministries in 2017 and the WV Prayer Alliance in 2018.

Jay is also an author and speaker who develops resources to help foster Church Health. He has a MA in Leadership from Wesley Seminary and is a certified Missional Coach.

Lisa has strong creative gifts, loves to care for people and is a gifted vocalist and worship leader. Fueled by a passion for both the Presence of God and intentional discipleship, they desire to see the Church return to wholehearted devotion of Jesus.

JACKIE SMITH

State Coordinator of the WV Prayer Alliance

Jackie was born and raised in Charleston WV in Kanawha county, saved at the age of 9 and filled with Holy Spirit at 17. Jackie taught at the Bible Center in Charleston until she married her husband Dale in 1983. Jackie has led many small group prayer meetings throughout her life, often out of her house. Jackie began carrying a mandate of prayer from 2004 and have carried this responsibility until the present.

Jackie became part of the West Virginia Prayer Alliance in 2018 as a founding member who connected intercessors for the 70 Hour Prayer event held at the West Virginia State Capitol. Jackie and Dale are currently the Shepherding Elders of New Wine Prayer Hub in Kanawha County. Together they have a daughter, two sons, and two grandchildren.

Regional Leaders

So much of what makes the WV Prayer Alliance happen comes from the leaders in each region who work continuously to unite the churches in their communities in unifying prayer.