The Registered Prayer Partner is usually not ordained. Instead, you are recognized as having the sanctified authority to help others through prayer. As a Registered Prayer Partner, you will offer spiritual guidance and companionship to a small group or individuals. You will often visit shut-ins, hospitals or nursing homes. As a member of the clergy, you will become more comfortable with one of the important functions of the Minister. This will also allow you to develop your own style of prayer guidance and Ministry. This training can be very beneficial not only to the Registered Prayer Partner but to those who are ministered to. You may become a very important in the recipient's life. They often need an emotional lift and a good friend they can rely on. Ultimately, you will become their spiritual leader in many cases.