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Cindy (in white) with her facilitator, Kathy Kral (in orange) at her first Transformational Prayer
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Transformational Prayer

Pathways to Deep Healing and Freedom

May 11, 2026

“Though You have made me see troubles, many and bitter, You will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth You will again bring me up” (Psalm 71:20, NIV).

 

Transformational Prayer (TrP) is an invitation to deeper inner healing, moving beyond simply asking God to change our circumstances. It addresses the painful, unresolved wounds and false beliefs from our past that often hinder our growth in Christ and impact our relationships and ministry. As Psalm 71:20 reminds us, God restores our lives even through bitter experiences.

TrP creates a safe, caring space for believers to invite God to search their hearts, recognize underlying emotions, confess lies, renounce false beliefs, extend forgiveness, and receive His truth and love in return. Through this process, deep struggles become pathways toward freedom, wholeness, and Christlikeness—fulfilling the promise of Luke 4:18–19 to proclaim freedom to the oppressed.

 

Photo of Transformational Prayer facilitators TrP 2025 team of facilitators at morning prayer

 

TrP has profoundly impacted our local ministry. Following the inaugural Transformational Prayer conference in August 2023, attended by 32 regional staff, the three of us from Singapore came away with a vision to expand this experience to more of our staff. We were thrilled when seven additional staff joined the following year. Across the region, 63 participants completed Level 1, with 21 equipped as facilitators through Level 2 training.

By 2025, we successfully organized our own TrP conference for 32 Cru Singapore Staff, anchored by seven local and four overseas staff facilitators. This momentum has continued, and by March 2026, 13 more staff have completed Level 2 and are now working towards certification as facilitators.

This multiplication and transformation of lives is a profound joy. God is stirring hearts and cultivating a deep desire for lasting breakthrough and healing. Over the past few months, we have been blessed to extend this ministry not only to our staff but also to our campus students.

 

“TrP was a deeply healing time that strengthened my faith and gave me a new experience of listening to God. Breaking through childhood trauma brought the freedom of knowing I am no longer bound by fear, abandonment, false roles, or the stagnation they caused. I am now free. God revealed Himself as my rescuer, healer, protector, encourager, and purifier—One who celebrates and rejoices with me.” Cindy Yong, Level 1 TrP 2023 Participant

 

From Left: Winnie's TrP 2025 small group; TrP 2025 commissioning prayer for one another; Cru Singapore's TrP conference in Nov 2025

 

We are witnessing our gracious Father bring deep healing to young lives as they sincerely seek freedom from unhealthy thought patterns and spiritual strongholds, embracing a renewed, victorious life through the truth revealed by the Holy Spirit.

Partner with us in prayer for more TrP facilitators to be equipped to minister and to be an integral part of God’s transformative work.

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