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The goal of this course is to help students discover the adventure God desires prayer to be, and to deepen their own relationship with Him through it. The student will gain a scripturally-based understanding of the vital importance of prayer for the Christian life and benefit from several practical strategies for pursuing it personally.

Materials

Leader's Guide
  1. Ascertain the priority God places on prayer in Scripture.
  2. Discern the necessity of prayer for effective Christian ministry to others.
  3. Identify several key biblical passages which underscore different ways to pray, including intercessory prayer, fasting and praying with others.
  4. Comprehend several obstacles to prayer and how to overcome them.
  5. Develop effective strategies for coping with unanswered prayer.
  6. Ascertain a biblical understanding of what it means to persevere in prayer and to live prayerfully in God’s presence.
  • I loved it. I've always struggled to pray in public. This course was very valuable in my understanding of what prayer is and is not. I know it has helped me to be more aware of communicating with God about not only the big matters of life, but also the small ones.

    — Tonya, United States (US)
  • The course made me realize how much I missed in growing my relationships with God through prayer. I will pray more and enjoy talking and listening to Him now.

    — Alfredo, United States (US)
  • It is a must study course for every Christian

    — Jennifer, Hong Kong
  • Excellent. It encourages me to pray and have a more close relationship with God.

    — Brenda, United States (US)
  • I learned that prayer is more than questions and answers. It is about to be with God, THAT IS AMAZING! Thanks

    — Marianella, United States (US)
  • Excellent course. God bless

    — Joseph, Kenya
  • I am so thankful and grateful for this opportunity to grow even more in God's word. This course is something all churches need to implement and Christain schools and every believer can add to their to do list for growing in faith.

    — Ora, United States (US)
  • Excellent class! Very insightful and helpful to my Christian walk and understanding of God. The lessons were down to earth and helped correct misconceptions I had about prayer. A very important class and a blessing to me.

    — Russell, United States (US)
  • I really enjoyed the part that taught about unanswered prayers. Gained a lot  

    — Farai, South Africa
  • This was my first time taking a course with Our daily Bread University and I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson. I was able to go at my own pace.

    — John, United States (US)
  • Really valuable course, I learned so much, I came to understand where my short comings were and begin putting more praying into practice. Thank you for having this course, it's necessary and needful.

    — Darlene, United States (US)
  • I thoroughly enjoyed this course! I felt the lectures were outstanding and gave plenty of practical tools to use to strengthen prayer habits.

    — Daryl, United States (US)
  • Oh, I am so grateful for the course and the presenter. I have done this same course before and loved it then, and I was prompted to do it again just recently. I know the Lord has richly blessed me through applying myself to each of the lessons, and listening carefully to Dr. Banks. I am encouraged to keep praying, and I feel, like Phillips Brooks, a deeper trust in God’s goodness to me.

    — Richard, Australia
  • The course is very enlightening, easy to understand and it helped me understand more about how to develop a prayerful life.

    — Susan media, Zimbabwe
  • Incredibly clear and compelling teaching by James Banks.

    — John, United States (US)
  • Very Good Course/Teaching.

    — Donna, Germany
  • Dr. James Banks is a very candid, sincere, earnest, and practical speaker. He speaks from his own painful experience of having a prodigal son. He not so much teaches as he pleads with us and encourages us to pray. His testimony, examples, and suggestions are practical. His discussion questions are related to what he said in his lecture - yet instead of being merely repetitive, his questions are well crafted to nudge you to think more deeply and relate them to yourself. A truly well-respected teacher.

    — Weng Yuen, Singapore
  • Very well done and presented in a consistent and understandable way. I learned a lot, and also rediscovered some things that I only knew partially before, but now understand them which will assist me into putting them into action.

    — Richard, United States (US)
  • I really enjoyed the subject on prayer I learned somethings that I didn't know before.

    — David Eugene, United States (US)
  • While they are all really good, this course was the best and most instructive so far.  

    — Jeffrey, United States (US)
  • Realistic and helpful  

    — Charles, Singapore
  • I so learned from both the Scriptures and the quotes from others about prayer and our relationship with God.

    — Wendy, Canada
  • Great study on prayer. Thank you!

    — Lynette, United States (US)
  • I enjoyed the course very much. I should’ve completed the final exam and assessment sooner after completing the coursework

    — Kevin, United States (US)
  • This was my first class with Our Daily Bread University. Dr. Banks is a great teacher. I learned so much about prayer, and I look forward to taking more classes.

    — Robyn, United States (US)
  • I truly learned a lot from this course. I want so much to be more like Jesus in my everyday life. Daily my desire is to know the Father more intimately like Jesus knows the Father. This course has been an answer to that prayer. I have learned how to truly pray on a deeper level.

    — Leilani, United States (US)
  • This course inspired me to pray and taught me truths about prayer I had never heard before. I have already applied the truths to my life and have seen results. I am excited to pray now.

    — E, United States (US)
  • This course really challenged me. I am the better for it. It really gave me the information needed to pray better, and understanding of why prayer is so important.

    — Stephanie, United States (US)
  • God Bless You All! Thank You For the Wonderful Information!

    — Christopher, United States (US)
  • Great lessons and teaching tools and techniques used regarding prayers. Numerous lessons tried to the subjects helped me.

    — Michelle, United States (US)
  • This was such a beautiful, helpful, inspiring, comprehensive lesson on prayer. I am truly thankful for this course. My heart has been touched and my desire to live in an atmosphere of prayer and the presence of the Lord has deepened.

    — Laurie, United States (US)
  • I enjoyed listening to James Banks, his style of lecturing was relaxed but at the same time affirmative. He truly believes in what he is speaking. Thank You.

    — Ray, United Kingdom (UK)
  • This course was so rich with personal help for my prayer life. Thank you so very much.

    — Carita, United States (US)
  • stimulating and encouraging

    — Judith, United Kingdom (UK)
  • I so appreciate being able to listen to lectures from a true Christian leader and teacher, and respond to questions in my own home, and online. Super format!

    — Sara, United States (US)
  • Life changing

    — Anthony, United States (US)
  • Loved this course. I do recommend it to others.

    — Mark, United States (US)
  • I enjoyed this course. I learned a lot about unanswered prayer and persevering in prayer.

    — Lisa, Trinidad and Tobago
  • It was a great lesson and course. Very insightful and helped me grow closer to God.

    — Bjorn, United States (US)
  • This was an inspiring and greatly encouraging course, I thought it was excellent and have recommended it to others in my church. Thank you.

    — Kathryn, United Kingdom (UK)
  • The course was informative and cause me to think about my prayer life and devote time to being with my God.

    — Tommie, United States (US)
  • I've read this course a couple of times and decided to enroll to receive the full benefit. I'm glad I did. It provided insight and encouragement with my prayer challenges.

    — Kimberly, United States (US)
  • What a blessing to listen & learn under Dr. Banks.

    — Tim, United States (US)
  • Really enjoyed the course, thank you.

    — Schalk, South Africa
  • Truly enjoyed this course, thank you!

    — Toni, South Africa
  • Thank you, this was a very insightful journey into prayer, and it covered a lot of areas that I had never considered about prayer.

    — Sterling, United States (US)
  • Great lecture.

    — Loria, United States (US)
  • Excellent course with simple explanations about why Christians need to continuously build a closer relationship with Christ through prayer.

    — Nana, Canada
  • Although this course may have been the “basics”, it was refreshing and enlightening. I think we all need to get back to the basics.

    — Sophia, United States (US)
  • Blessed

    — Josepha, Indonesia

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Class Details

  • 10 Lessons
  • 62 Activities
  • 11 Assessments
  • 17 Min Average
  • 5 Hrs Minimum
  • 3 CEUs
  • Class Award

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Lecturer

James Banks, DMin