Prepare the Way: 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Urbana 25
Join us in 40 days of prayer and fasting for Urbana 25 as we seek God’s presence, prepare for his mission, and intercede for a generation to say “yes” to his global call.
Every generation must respond to God’s global call. As we prepare for Urbana 25, we are setting aside 40 days for prayer and fasting, rooted in Scripture and history, and fueled by expectancy. Just as Moses, Elijah, and Jesus spent 40 days in preparation for divine mission, we too commit this time to seek God’s face, align our hearts, and intercede for what God might do through Urbana 25.
This guide invites you to:
- Anchor one day of prayer and fasting
- Pray daily on your own or in community
- Use these prompts in your church or small group
Let’s ask boldly: What might happen if thousands of students, speakers, leaders, missionaries, and local believers gathered in Phoenix this December to encounter God’s call and respond in faith?
Join us.
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About the authors
Carolyn Carney has served students and staff in InterVarsity and with Link (South Africa) for over 40 years. Retiring as the National Director of Spiritual Formation (Jan 2026), she will continue to lead retreats and offer spiritual direction, especially, in The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius. She will continue to help InterVarsity as a movement wrestle with Who We Are Becoming as we live and minister in our world. She is the author of The Power of Group Prayer: How Intercession Transforms Us and the World (IVP, 2022). In her free time she loves practicing her photography skills, finding the best dark roast coffee, reading, and couch-time with her husband David, and their dogs, Keeley and Lexie.