Prayer Ministries
For Prayer and the Purposes of Prayer
Carroll Prayer Chapel
For Prayer and the Purposes of Prayer
Joseph S. Carroll founded the Evangelical Institute of Greenville, SC to fulfill 2 Timothy 2:2, “What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” Faith, prayer and worship are three of several core truths he consistently emphasized since the school’s beginning forty plus years ago. EI continues with the same message.
Several years ago during the annual prayer conference, a leader suggested that we should have a prayer chapel where students and staff, conference guests and local church members could go to pray. The senior staff and the Board of Directors all agreed this should be done. Thus began the search to know the will of God for where it should be placed on campus and what design plans would be suitable for its construction. After different sites and plans were considered, peace came when leaders recognized the will of God was to take the Carroll home, that sits on the highest point overlooking the campus, and renovate it into the Carroll Memorial Prayer Chapel. This would be a fitting honor for Mr. and Mrs. Carroll who were used by God to bless so many.
As it has been since the school’s beginning, this would be another venture in faith and praying for full provision. Once again, we have seen our faithful Lord provide stage by stage for this project, both financially and with a professional contractor. We continue to trust and pray for the balance of provision as the prayer chapel moves toward completion. Plans are set, as the Lord wills, for it to be dedicated at the Prayer Conference March 27-29, 2015.
The Prayer Chapel’s purpose is clearly defined. It is for prayer and worship. It will not be used for committee meetings, social events, weddings, or any other activity not in keeping with this purpose.
Prayer Partner Letter | July 2025
Dear Prayer Partners,
First of all let me thank you for your faithful prayers for us. When I was still a very young believer and came to study, it became immediately apparent that Mr. Carroll really counted on prayer. He established prayer support before he began to build. God must build and keep the work. Prayer is the evidence that we believe that.
Last week we held our 24th Totally His youth conference. Dan Johnson was the one who first had the vision for this conference. Over the years a lot of work for the kingdom has been done during these sessions. This year was no exception. The Word was taught and had its effects. And seventy-seven young people who have a desire to really know the Lord had an opportunity to interact with others who had the same heart. Please keep praying that the Lord will establish His work in each person who was here.
As we move into the later part of the summer our key prayer request is for students. We are grateful for those who have applied to come, but we have room for more. Pray that the Lord will fill up our potential here at the school. Pray also for those who have committed that they will not be lured aside by other opportunities.
For us as a staff we would ask that you would pray that each will get the rest necessary to take on the challenges of a new school year. The year is very intense. We need the physical and mental strength to maintain a high level of teaching and training that will honor the Lord.
Finally, I would ask for special prayer for Jeremiah and Abby Paden and their family. Both are graduates of EI. Jeremiah finished in 2020 after three years of study. He has completed his seminary training and has joined us on the teaching staff. Pray for him as he prepares for a full teaching load.
Thank you once again for praying. May the Lord fill you with the knowledge of His will and strengthen you in every area of your lives as you serve Him day by day.
In Our Lord,
Art Nuernberg