White House Press Release - President Trump Launches 'America Prays,' a Nationwide Invitation to Pray for our Country

Washington, D.C. – As our nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation, today President Trump spoke at the Museum of the Bible and announced the launch of "America Prays," an invitation for Americans to join together weekly to pray for our country and its people.

As President Trump said today, "Next year, we will celebrate 250 years since that Declaration was signed—and as part of the commemoration, we have invited America's great faith communities to pray for our nation, for our people, and for peace in the world…. America has always been a nation that believes in the power of prayer. We will never apologize for our faith. We will never surrender our God-given rights. We will defend our liberties, our values, our sovereignty, and our freedom. And with the help of amazing faith communities across this land, we will truly make this the Golden Age of America."

America Prays encourages people to join together in groups of ten or more to dedicate one hour a week to prayer for our nation and our fellow citizens. Read more about the initiative here.

Faith leaders across the country welcomed the initiative as a powerful step toward national rededication.

Franklin Graham, President of Samaritan's Purse, underscored the urgency of prayer, "Our greatest battles are fought on our knees, and through America Prays we can join together to ask God to guide and protect this land."

Pastor Clint Pressley, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, added, "Prayer is not just something we do privately, it is a public testimony that we depend on God for wisdom and strength. America Prays calls us back to that truth."

Troy Miller, President and CEO of National Religious Broadcasters said, "America has always turned to prayer in times of challenge, and today is no different. America Prays is an opportunity for millions of Americans to unite their voices before God for our nation's future."

Matt Potter, Founder of Pray.com, said, "Imagine a country where millions of Americans pray every day. To our God, for our Nation, and with our leaders. That's the movement we are creating, join us."

Alex Jones, CEO of Hallow, said, "Every great renewal begins with prayer. Our country was born through prayer, and by God's grace, will be renewed through it. What an honor and a joy it is to help invite us come together as a nation in prayer. May the Lord bless us and keep us."

Initial participants of America Prays include:

180 Church
Alex Bruesewitz
American Association of Christian Counselors
American Media Council
Antioch Community Church NC
Asian Action Network
Calvary Chapel Bangor MI
Catholics for Catholics
CatholicVote
Citizens Defending Freedom
Clearview Baptist Church NC
Crossroads Baptist Church Council Bluffs IA
Dream City Church Scottsdale AZ
Eden Gordon Media
Eric Metaxas
Faith and Freedom Coalition
First Baptist Church Dallas TX
Flashpoint
Free Chapel Church GA
Gideon 300
Hallow
Harvest International Ministries
House of Destiny Network
Intercessors for America
Jack Posobiec
King Jesus Ministries
La Roca Community Church
Lake Bowen Baptist Church
Lake Church NC
Lance Wallnau Ministries
Let Us Worship
National Day of Prayer Task Force
National Religious Broadcasters
New Life Harvest
Pray.com
Redeemer Apostolic Church
Rogan O'Handley
Rehma Bible Church
Salem Media Group
Samaritan's Purse
Saturate USA
Sheridan Church OK
Somebody Cares International
Southern Baptist Convention
That Church Clinton, IA
Truth for Today
Unite US
United In Purpose
Wallbuilders
Warrior Notes School of Ministry