Welcome Debra-Louise Cossu

Debra-Louise Cossu was saved at the age of 16 during a Methodist youth meeting in 1971. From the beginning of Debra's relationship with the Lord, the prophetic flowed very readily. While still in the youth group, she began to pray for those who had not received salvation. She was actively involved in bible studies, outreaches, etc. with her senior class. Eventually, they bought out a bar and turned it into a coffee house named "The Mustard Seed".

In her early 20's, Debra was connected to the Catholic Charismatic Movement and served on "Prophetic Benches" during conferences. Debra also taught several classes on "Life in the Spirit" seminars, began the "MOPS" program at a local church, taught after school programs and mentored single mothers in bible studies.

On December 31, 2001 while giving a prophetic word to a local congregation, an aneurysm burst in her brain. While many friends and intercessors prayed, Debra was rushed to the emergency room. The doctors ran tests and went in to locate the damaged area, but couldn't find any damage. By all natural and medical standards, Debra was "supposed" to die. The Lord had touched Debra's body and she was completely healed. Debra's prayer life really increased after this incident.

While serving in her local congregation, Debra had been on several missions trips. Her most recent trip, she served as an intercessor! "That was an incredible privilege, that is what I did on the other trips anyway", Debra stated. She has served on three church planting teams, helping in practical venues like Singles Coordinator and Greeting Coordinator.

In 1990 she attended a conference in Kansas City, Missouri. At that time the Lord told Debra this was the place He had prepared for her. Debra didn't realize that it would take twelve years to prepare her to serve in this capacity. In February 2002, after attending another conference in Kansas City, Missouri, Debra returned to Virginia, turned in her resignation at a company she had been employed for eight years, sold her house and in June relocated to Kansas City to be a part of the International House of Prayer.

Now, the passion of Debra's life is realized. Serving as a full time Intercessory Missionary keeps her very busy. They have community celebrations every night, host five conferences a year and have people from all over the world coming to learn how to set up a house of prayer where they live. Debra serves on five teams as an intercessor, also serves on one of the prophetic ministry teams, and serves with the healing room ministry teams. Debra will be assisting to establish Children's Help International, which will bring practical help in meeting the material needs of food, clothing, furthering education, developing life work skills (like planting and growing crops for personal use) and selling in the market place, while networking everyone together, and having a basis of worship at the foundation for all! This will begin in the Philippines, but soon extend to those in need all over the earth. She spends over fifty hours a week serving in these areas and still the call to prayer grows in her spirit. Debra is still sharing Jesus with those she meets in the post office and grocery stores and will tell anyone who will listen that Jesus is alive and loves them.

Debra has been invited to preach in various pastors and women's conferences, churches and singles groups. She is also available to teach two day seminars on the theme, "Going from Intercession to Intimacy". Debra can be contacted via email at debracossu@ihop.org and information on the House of Prayer in Kansas City, Missouri can be found at www.ihop.org