The Kingdom advances when the ekklesia rises to pray Austin awake.
Austin Awake is a network of intercessors contending for the welfare of this city — praying with Kingdom authority so Austin's spiritual atmosphere turns toward the truth of Jesus Christ.
A scattered church doesn't shift a city. The ekklesia does.
Division, spiritual apathy, and a quiet sense that someone else is already praying about this keep intercessors praying alone — right when the ekklesia needs to rise together, not stay scattered.
"…on this rock I will build my church (Greek: ekklesia), and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
— Matthew 16:18, ESV
The city's atmosphere is up for grabs.
Elections, culture, and daily life in Austin are shaped by whoever shows up with authority. Historically, believers have abdicated that role in the city.
We contend for it — with you.
Prayer feels isolated.
Most intercessors pray alone, without strategy or a sense their prayers are joined to the wider work God is doing across the city.
We equip intercessors in community.
Breakthrough doesn't happen alone.
Kingdom breakthrough doesn't come from good intentions. It comes when the ekklesia physically gathers, again and again, until the atmosphere shifts.
We gather leaders for breakthrough.
Before Gen Z was born, leaders in Austin Awake were praying fervently for this city.
That conviction became public in November 2023, when Luke 4:18 Ministries, Austin Baptist Association, Prayerfields, and other local ministry leaders came together for the first Prayer Strike, built on one belief: the ekklesia, the governing, praying body of the church, carries the authority to contend for this city. It hasn't stopped since.
We're not a stage production. No celebrity lineup, no long teachings — just the ekklesia gathered to pray, declare, and listen for what God is saying over Austin, led by a discernment team that has met continuously since day one.
Three steps to get equipped for citywide prayer.
Save the dates
Join us for 10 Days below — free and open to all, September 11–20 at the Texas Capitol.
Come contend with us
Come as you are. No performance — just prayer, worship, and listening together as the ekklesia.
Stay connected
Join a task team, submit a dream or vision, or stay connected as we advance the Kingdom together.
10 Days
Ten days of united prayer and worship at the Texas Capitol Extension, carried each day by worship teams from across the state and here in Austin. It all starts September 11.
Day One Kickoff
3:00 – 7:30 PM · citywide worship and prayer
Daily Prayer & Worship
11:30 AM – 7:30 PM · worship teams from across Texas and around Austin
Daily Prayer & Worship
1:30 – 7:30 PM · worship teams from across Texas and around Austin
Daily Prayer & Worship
11:30 AM – 7:30 PM · worship teams from across Texas and around Austin
If We Stay Scattered
Austin's spiritual atmosphere keeps drifting on its own momentum, shaped by whoever shows up loudest. Another year passes without the ekklesia rising in sustained, united authority over the city.
If We Unite
A growing, united ekklesia gathers consistently. Dreams are shared and acted on, and Austin's spiritual atmosphere transforms toward openness for the gospel. The Kingdom advances through people who show up.
People who showed up, in their own words
"In prayer, God is not looking for numbers — just two or three."
"This training snapped me out of despair. I want to pray the solution, not the problem."
"The Lord speaks through dreams while all distractions are off."
"Great teaching, backed up with scripture."
"Yes, I would invite many others to this training — it was excellent."
"Every session was so short — I wish it would have gone longer."
"The training was helpful, clear, and concise, and it meant so much to be taught by those with elder maturity. Thank you for commissioning us."
"I now know that God placed me here in Austin for a reason."
