A Praying Church

Becoming a People of Hope in a Discouraging World

Paul E. Miller

Foreword by Dane C. Ortlund

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A Praying Church: Becoming a People of Hope in a Discouraging World

Copyright © 2023 by Paul E. Miller

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Names: Miller, Paul E., 1953– author.

Title: A praying church : becoming a people of hope in a discouraging world / Paul E. Miller ; foreword by Dane C. Ortlund.

Description: Wheaton, Illinois : Crossway, [2023] | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2022017665 (print) | LCCN 2022017666 (ebook) | ISBN 9781433561641 (trade paperback) | ISBN 9781433561665 (mobipocket) | ISBN 9781433561658 (pdf) | ISBN 9781433561672 (epub)

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About A Praying Church: Becoming a People of Hope in a Discouraging World

Paul Miller, Bestselling Author of A Praying Life, on the Transforming Power of Praying Together.

While many Christians know how important prayer is, most churches don’t have regular prayer meetings. Paul E. Miller, bestselling author of A Praying Life, has written A Praying Church to cast a vision for a return to the simple yet life-changing practice of praying together.

Through personal stories and biblical examples, Miller teaches the why, what, and how of communal prayer. He explains that when believers come together in prayer, both the individual and the community will spiritually benefit. Readers will learn how praying together can transform their communities into beacons of hope and be given practical strategies—such as finding a prayer partner and prioritizing a structured prayer time—to implement these changes in their own church.

Ideal for Group Study: Small groups, Sunday school classes, and others will find helpful strategies to think through and discuss.

Engaging and Personal: Features real life stories, word pictures, and charts to help readers understand the content.

“A Word to Pastors”: Miller closes several chapters with thoughtful reflections specifically for church leaders.

Foreword by Dane C. Ortlund: Author of the bestselling book, Gentle and Lowly.

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