International House of Prayer Kansas City: Live Webcam from the Global Prayer Room

History of the International House of Prayer

In 1999, a movement began in Kansas City that would transform the landscape of modern Protestant worship. The International House of Prayer was founded on May 7, 1999 by Mike Bickle — an evangelist and teacher who made the decision to create a space for continuous worship. Initially, the group consisted of just 20 people gathering in a small building on Grandview Road. Since then, the organization has grown into a large-scale project uniting over 1,000 staff members and students at IHOP University.

Kansas City became the center of a movement that spread far beyond the state of Missouri. The name "House of Prayer for All Nations" references the biblical text of Isaiah 56:7, which states: "My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations." This mission — to be a place open to people of any nationality and culture — remains central to everything that takes place in the prayer room.

Architecture and Layout of the Global Prayer Room

The Global Prayer Room in Kansas City is a space inspired by the biblical tabernacle of David. The interior is organized around the principle of continuous worship: each day is divided into twelve two-hour blocks led by singers, musicians, and intercessors. This is not simply a venue for services, but a specially designed space where music and prayer merge into a single flow.

The room is equipped with a stage featuring professional musical equipment: a drum kit, acoustic and electric guitars, keyboard instruments, and microphones on stands. The auditorium seats several hundred people — rows of dark chairs create an atmosphere of focused anticipation. Glass partitions and dark walls give the space an intimate feel, while ceiling lights provide even illumination that does not distract from prayer.

Schedule and Service Format

The broadcast from the prayer room runs in real time without interruption. Continuous broadcasting has been running since 1999 — making it one of the longest-running experiments in the history of Christian television and streaming. Each day is divided into twelve two-hour blocks of worship and prayer, led by different teams of singers and musicians.

The service format follows the "Harp and Bowl" model — continuous praise interspersed with intercessory prayer. Musical accompaniment ranges from acoustic instruments to a full rock band. At any time of day, there are people in the prayer room, so the broadcast never stops — you can join the prayer gathering from anywhere in the world.

Technical Features of the Broadcast

The Global Prayer Room webcam streams high-quality video through the IHOPKC YouTube channel. To ensure premium audio quality, the sound console has been upgraded to Solid State Logic Live Series — professional equipment used at the world's largest concert venues. This allows music and prayer to be transmitted with minimal distortion.

The live stream is available free of charge worldwide. The camera is fixed in a single position covering the stage and auditorium, so viewers see everything happening in the prayer room without any editing. This creates a sense of presence — you are watching a real worship service in Kansas City online.

How to Visit the Prayer Room

The Global Prayer Room is located at 3535 E. Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, MO 64137. The organization's main campus is located in the suburb of Grandview at 12901 S US Highway 71, Grandview, MO 64030. Visitors can join prayer shifts in person — admission is free, no registration is required.

For those who cannot travel to Kansas City, the online webcam becomes the only way to experience the atmosphere of continuous worship. The broadcast is available around the clock, allowing you to choose a convenient time for prayer regardless of your time zone.

The "House of Prayer for All Nations" Movement

The concept of round-the-clock prayer, implemented in Kansas City, originated in England in 1999 and quickly spread around the world. Today, the 24/7 prayer movement spans over 100 countries — from small home groups to large prayer centers. The spread happened largely through word of mouth and personal connections among intercessors.

At the core of the worship practice lies the vision of King David from 1 Chronicles — a place where people pray unceasingly, day and night. The "Harp and Bowl" model combines musical praise (harp) with intercessory prayer (bowl), creating a continuous flow of worship that, according to the founders, influences the spiritual atmosphere of the region.

What You Can See on the Camera

The webcam broadcasts the interior of the Global Prayer Room in Kansas City. In the foreground is the stage with musical equipment: a drum kit, acoustic guitar, keyboard instruments, and microphones on stands. The stage is typically occupied by several musicians — a guitarist, drummer, keyboardist, and vocalist leading worship.

Behind the stage, rows of empty dark-colored audience chairs are visible — depending on the time of day, the room can be either completely empty or filled with worshippers. The walls of the room are dark, with ceiling lights creating even illumination. Glass partitions separate the stage from the audience area but do not obstruct the view. The broadcast is in real time — you see exactly what is happening in the prayer room right now, without delays or editing.