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MEDIA ADVISORY, Feb. 25 /Christian Newswire/ -- In response to an outpouring from seminaries and churches alike, America's National Prayer Committee has launched a new project to equip church leaders to disciple others in prayer. Jennifer Kennedy Dean is teaming up with the Praying Pastors Project to provide prayer resources, prayer support and prayer partners for every pastor in the US.
"In uncertain economic times, when fear becomes commonplace, prayer moves to center stage and we want to be sure our pastors are ready to help deepen and strengthen the practice of prayer in our churches," said Mrs. Dana Simons, Executive Director of the Praying Pastors Project. "Most people think prayer is just something our religious leaders instinctively know how to practice and teach, but they often feel ill-equipped to disciple others in prayer," she continued. "This project is designed to provide the newest prayer resources available to those who are facing the daily challenges of leading others to pray more fervently and effectively," she concluded.
Working together with the Praying Life Foundation, the Praying Pastors Project will challenge communities to sponsor their local pastors so that they can receive all the many varied resources that have been generated through the efforts of both organizations. "By providing the first-ever textbook on prayer to our pastors, along with sermon notes, devotionals and prayer support, we can assure that those churches who are part of our One Year Challenge will be successful in becoming prayer-devoted churches," said Jennifer Kennedy Dean.
A popular conference speaker, author, radio host and teacher, Dean is nationally recognized as an expert on the topic of prayer. Her desire to challenge people to live a praying life exudes onto the pages of her books and through the airwaves of her podcast, webcast and radio show. Jennifer believes a successful, powerful Christian life has its roots in a life of prayer. She challenges believers to grow past packaged, formula prayers and instead live in a continual state of openness to the power and provision of God.
Dean's knowledge of prayer topics, pleasurable personality and skilled use of language make her a favorite at conferences and retreats. She communicates God's Word in ways that are spiritually relevant and intellectually understandable--endearing her to Christians everywhere who have previously been bogged down with unsatisfactory prayer lives. As founder of The Praying Life Foundation, Dean has purposed to provide sound teaching and biblical resources to churches and individuals who are serious about living a life of prayer. Her book, Heart's Cry has been selected as the National Day of Prayer signature book.
2009 promises to be a life-changing year for churches participating in the One Year Challenge hosted by Jennifer Kennedy Dean. She's committed to providing resources--many free--to pastors and churches through her website, equipping churches with the materials to move from stagnant, weak or powerless, to power-filled churches of prayer. Resources can be downloaded for free at http://www.prayinglife.org/.
Jennifer Kennedy Dean is available for interviews. Contact Kathy Carlton Willis at WillisWay@aol.com for more information.
