In September 2025, 65 members gathered in Bellingham for something simple yet deeply intentional: prayer.
There were no keynote speakers and no elaborate programming. Instead, voices joined in confession, intercession and praise. That evening marked the first stop of what is now known as Pentecost Prayer Train — a conference-wide movement calling believers to seek revival together.
Born out of Washington Conference’s 2025 camp meeting and the Pentecost 2025 evangelism initiative, Pentecost Prayer Train was created to sustain the spiritual momentum many experienced during the summer gatherings. Leaders recognized that evangelistic effort must be grounded in spiritual renewal. As Randy Maxwell, Washington Conference vice president for administration, has emphasized, “Prayer is not preparation for the work. Prayer is the work.”
The train metaphor captures the vision. Trains represent movement and shared journeys. For those seeking Pentecost, prayer is the vehicle and revival the destination. Rather than remaining in one location, Pentecost Prayer Train travels, inviting members across districts to unite in what is often described as a “concert of prayer” — believers praying as one body, in one voice, for one purpose.
Since its first gathering in Bellingham, Pentecost Prayer Train has made additional stops in Kirkland in November 2025 and at Tacoma Central in January 2026, each drawing close to 70 participants. Though locations change, the heart of each gathering remains consistent. Scripture anchors the evening. Members pray in trios and small groups. Seasons of silence allow space for reflection and confession. Pastors and conference leaders guide corporate prayers for true repentance, renewed passion for leading others to Christ, unity among believers and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
A recurring theme at every stop is a bold and specific request: revival throughout the conference and a baptism in every church.
Participants also lift up their district pastors, church plants and revitalization efforts. Testimonies are shared, recounting how God is working in personal lives and congregations. Each gathering concludes with the song “Holy Spirit Rain Down,” and voices rising together in the prayerful refrain: “Let Your power fall, let Your voice be heard, come and change our hearts as we stand on Your word.”
In 2026, as Washington Conference embraces the theme “Beyond Pentecost,” four additional Pentecost Prayer Train gatherings are planned to coincide with the four regional convocations. The vision remains clear: to ignite sustained, Spirit-led prayer throughout churches, families and communities.
Scripture reminds believers in 2 Chron. 7:14 that when God’s people humble themselves and pray, He hears from heaven. Through Pentecost Prayer Train, Washington Conference is choosing to move forward together, seeking not just activity, but also awakening.
Families pause together in prayer during a moment of reflection.
Doug Bing, Washington Conference president, prays with church members during a Prayer Train session in Kirkland.
Participants lift up prayers for revival and unity during each stop along the journey.
Praise and worship music opens each gathering, preparing hearts for a time of prayer.
Each prayer stop creates intentional moments for intergenerational prayer.
