About Strategic Intercession

About Strategic Intercession
Meet Melanie Boudreau, the heart behind Strategic Intercession.

Our Story

For over 15 years, I've witnessed firsthand how effective, strategic prayer changes everything for Christian leaders.

Hi, I'm Melanie Boudreau, and I founded Strategic Intercession after seeing a critical gap in Christian leadership: many passionate, committed leaders lack the prayer coverage they desperately need to overcome opposition and fulfill their calling.

Through my work with Apostolic Intercessors Network (AIN) since 2008, I've trained intercessors globally and served leaders across all spheres of influence—from ministry and business to government and education. One truth has emerged consistently: when leaders have strategic prayer coverage, everything shifts. Obstacles that once seemed insurmountable begin to crumble. Clarity replaces confusion. Advancement replaces stagnation.

What Is Strategic Intercession?

Strategic intercession goes beyond routine prayer. It's about praying with authority and purpose, partnering with God to establish His will and purposes in your sphere of influence.

Unlike critically important contemplative prayer (which builds intimacy with God) or petitioning prayer (which presents requests), strategic intercession involves exercising the authority Jesus has delegated to us. It's prayer that gets things done.

This approach isn't about manipulating outcomes—it's about aligning with Heaven's purposes and breaking through the spiritual obstacles that often hinder leadership effectiveness.

Who We Serve

Our content specifically equips:

  • Ministry Leaders facing relentless challenges and spiritual opposition who need breakthrough
  • Christian Leaders in business, government, education, arts, media, and other cultural spheres who want to lead with greater spiritual authority
  • Intercessors seeking to pray more effectively for the leaders they support
  • Prayer Shield Members looking to develop their strategic prayer skills

If you find yourself exhausted from constant opposition, questioning your effectiveness, or simply longing for greater breakthrough in your leadership, you're in the right place.

What We Offer

All our content is completely free, designed to equip you with practical tools for effective strategic intercession:

  • Weekly Blog & Podcast Episodes: Each episode tackles specific challenges leaders face and provides actionable prayer strategies.

  • Free Resources: When you subscribe, you'll receive immediate access to resources including my ebook and audiobook "Prayer Shield: A Guide to the Strategic Intercession You Need"—a comprehensive guide to establishing the prayer coverage every leader needs.

  • Practical Implementation Tools: Our resources include prayer guides, worksheets, and implementation strategies to help you apply these principles immediately.

In the coming year, we'll be expanding our community features to create more opportunities for connection and shared learning.

Why This Matters

I've seen what happens when leaders finally get the prayer coverage they need:

  • A ministry leader on the verge of burnout finds renewed clarity and purpose
  • A business owner facing impossible obstacles suddenly sees doors open
  • A parent struggling with family challenges experiences breakthrough
  • An intercessor develops confidence in praying with authority and sees real results

This isn't theory—it's the consistent outcome of strategic intercession applied correctly.

My Background

My journey to founding Strategic Intercession wasn't direct. With a degree from the University of Texas and a background in medical technology, I later shifted focus to raising my family, including children with special needs, which developed depths of compassion and persistence I never knew I had.

Since 2008, I've served with Apostolic Intercessors Network as an intercessor, team director, and trainer, working with leaders across the globe. This experience, combined with extensive missions work and my own leadership journey, has shaped the principles and practices I share here.

When I'm not training intercessors, writing, speaking, or traveling on mission, you'll likely find me embracing outdoor adventures—hiking Colorado's trails, camping under starlit skies, gliding down ski slopes, exploring underwater worlds through scuba diving, or kayaking in mountain lakes and streams. I'm an avid traveler and photographer who loves capturing God's artistry through my lens. Above all, I cherish time with my husband of over thirty years, our family, and our precious grandchildren.

Join Us

Subscribe today to access all our free resources and begin transforming your prayer life and leadership effectiveness. No matter where you are in your journey, strategic intercession can help you break through barriers and fulfill your God-given calling with greater clarity and impact.

Thank you for being here. I'm honored to walk this journey with you.

- Melanie Boudreau

Please note that our organization is not affiliated with the Strategic Intercession Global Network (SIGN), which operates strategicintercession.org. Though our names are similar, we are distinct entities. Please ensure you are accessing the intended website.