In what can only be considered a monumental act of generosity and faith, the International House of Prayer has now made their 24/7 prayer room webcast free.

The service used to be subscription based with different levels of pricing based on the quality of stream you desired. Now it’s free. All of it. Huge.

What makes this even more staggering is that the webcast is really good. I mean, phenomenally good. I’d venture to say it’s one of the top church-related web ministries out there. The Prayer Room team explains the change on their website:

Beginning January 1, 2010, the 24/7 Prayer Room webstream will be available without charge to the world.

Though the stream will be freely available, the prayer room operating costs are $150,000 per month.

Starting January 1, 2010, you can make a monthly tax-deductible donation in the amount of your current subscription.

More than ever before, your donation will help keep the 24/7 prayer room webstream up and running for you and the rest of the world.

Additionally, we have plans over the next 12 months to increase the content and functionality of what will be called “IHOP TV.”

NO ACTION is required if you are happy with this transition.

Please be advised:  Should you choose to cancel before January 1, 2010, you will no longer have access to the Prayer Room webstream.  Please click here for cancellation instructions.

If you have any questions, please contact us by email at webstream@ihop.org or phone at 816.285.9370 or 816.763.0200 x. 8010.

Thanks so much for your continued prayers and support as we transition. You are greatly appreciated.

I appreciate the fact that the folks at IHOP are quite literally putting their money where their mouth is. They believe the message of Jesus is the most important in the world and want as many people as possible to hear it–even if that means shouldering a heavy financial burden. As you can see, the cost of offering this service is monumental, some $150,000 per month!

Do yourself a favor and check this ministry out–if not for the content than for the excellence in which they operate.

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Contributor: Justin Wise

I am a religious deviant who enjoys coffee, collared shirts, spending time with my wife and son, learning about quantum physics and creatively exploring the riches of the Spirit of Christ. Find more here: JustinWise.me