BOOK TESTIMONIALS

“The title, The Church@Prayer: 52 Weeks at the Throne of Grace, says it all. This volume on prayer is an amazing gem for any church to use in their weekly prayer meetings at such a time as this. Dr. Carrington, you have chosen to amplify the most powerful gift that God has given to us to unlock the power of heaven’s storehouse. May God continue to bless you as you share your gift and thoughts with the world.”

“Thank you for giving me this amazing opportunity to read and process this wonderful book. The great paradox is that, while I found your musings to be quite inspiring, I also found them to be incredibly convicting. No pastor, church leader, believer, or individual who is serious about growing their spiritual relationship with God can read this book and not be encouraged to invest more effort in prayer. I believe The Church@Prayer: 52 Weeks at the Throne of Grace should be a handbook for every church and a guide for starting a serious journey into the efficacy of prayer. My prayer is that this volume will become the launching pad of the revival that is so greatly needed in our world today. But that revival must be started by the church at prayer. Thanks again for this wonderful resource.”

“The Church@Prayer: 52 Weeks at the Throne of Grace is a treasure chest of prayer gems for spiritual leaders who are seeking to transform their churches into houses of prayer. With 52 inspiring essays on prayer and thought-provoking discussion questions, this volume is the perfect guide for planning prayer-focused prayer meetings for an entire year. I admire how Dr. Carrington adeptly extracts insightful concepts on prayer from familiar (and some unlikely) Bible passages and presents practical life applications. Church leaders who embrace Dr. Carrington’s bold challenge to spend 52 Weeks at the Throne of Grace will experience the transforming power of prayer in their lives and a spiritual revival in their church.”

“As I began to read The Church@Prayer: 52 Weeks at the Throne of Grace, I was quickly reminded of just how far some of our churches have strayed from the biblical model Christ gave us about the importance of prayer. I can literally feel the presence of the Holy Spirit in the bold convictions that Dr. Carrington asserts throughout these pages. As a church, we must now allow Christ to revive our spiritual condition. And when we pray with purpose, the church will come forth again, just as Lazarus did when Jesus called him forth from the grave. Amazing! You’ll have to get the book and read that essay to find out how that can actually happen. This book is truly a must-read for all spiritual leaders who desire to put first things first: prayer.”

“Church cannot continue as usual! The impetus for change and survival is powerfully outlined in The Church@Prayer: 52 Weeks at the Throne of Grace. In this inspirational and instructive volume, Dr. H. W. Carrington provides compelling evidence and “out-of-the-box” thinking to propel today’s church to success in its mission. By putting first things first, prayer can regain the primacy it was intended to have in the church of Christ. A renewed commitment to prayer is possible! Such an intervention will strengthen the church for success in this age and beyond. The challenge has been issued; I pray that the strategy outlined in this book will be implemented at the personal and congressional level by God’s people to affect a finished work.”

“It’s interesting how Dr. Carrington went straight at the cancer and not the symptom of it in dealing with the spiritual morbidity within the Christian church. Thereafter, he places the church on a path to recovery and spiritual well-being for fifty-two weeks. The Church@Prayer: 52 Weeks at the Throne of Grace highlights how the church has perhaps been doing everything right and one thing wrong—little or serious lack of the discipline of prayer. This is the reason for the cancer. Dr. Carrington cogently illustrates the diminishing returns from such a practice. I particularly like how he connects the theory and praxis of the discipline of prayer—each week being a link in a golden chain. And this chain remains as strong as each link remains unbroken. The Church@Prayer is a great work that promises transformational benefits both personally and for the corporate church.”

“Another must-read book on prayer by my good friend, Dr. Hugh Wesley Carrington! As the Prayer Ministry Coordinator for our church, I found the devotional readings in The Church@Prayer: 52 Weeks at the Throne of Grace thought-provoking and inspiring. The contents are practical tools that can be used in your personal devotions and/or for group discussions. Especially valuable are the sections at the conclusion of each reading: What Are Your Thoughts? What Is Your Prayer? and the Discussion Questions. This format encourages readers to delve deeper into the readings, documenting their thoughts week after week throughout the year. No church leader, especially those in prayer ministry, should be without this valuable devotional.”

“This time, there is no excuse for not having the resources and the reservoir full to focus on pray throughout the year—52 weeks.  In his newest book, The Church@Prayer: 52 Weeks at the Throne of Grace, Hugh Wesley Carrington shares timeless wisdom into how an individual and church can remain connected, through prayer, to the throne of grace.  For 52 weeks he’ll keep you connected to the greatest hotspot the world has ever known.  When you are sincerely and consistently connected through prayer to the throne of grace, you’ll experience transformative power to sustain you through life’s journey.”

“Never underestimate the power of prayer! In his new book, The Church@Prayer: 52 Weeks at the Throne of Grace, Dr. Hugh Wesley Carrington uses powerful Scriptures to take you on a 52-week prayer-filled, spiritual journey. Week after week you are blessed with edifying essays and thought-provoking discussion questions that encourage you to explore the supernatural power of prayer. Dr. Carrington’s innovative and creative way of approaching this topic will keep you engaged throughout the year and beyond. The Church@Prayer is a must read for any group or individual looking to experience the life-changing power of prayer.”

“Pray without ceasing! There is power in prayer! Dr. Hugh Wesley Carrington reignites the passion and the desperate need for prayer within the Christian church. In The Church@Prayer: 52 Weeks at the Throne of Grace, Carrington emphasizes how prayer may be used as a vehicle through which spiritual growth may be achieved. Our success as a whole lies in a solid spiritual foundation that is based on prayer and the careful studying of God’s Word. Prayer changes people and makes the impossible possible! Dr. Carrington explores how prayer provides us with the spiritual foresight needed to optimize the reach of our ministry. The Church@Prayer: 52 Weeks at the Throne of Grace is a must read! Once again, as with his other book, Dr. Carrington revolutionizes and takes the concept of prayer within the church to new heights. His take on prayer is innovative and refreshing!”

“Just reading the table of contents confirmed for me that this will be a powerful book for anyone or any church who wants to improve their prayer life. The Church@Prayer: 52 Weeks at the Throne of Grace is practical and insightful. The prayer journey over the 52 weeks is mind-blowing, and your current understanding of what it means to truly pray will be tested along the way. I’m convinced that as you read, you’ll find a favorite essay. Mine is “Praying for a Second Chance.” This essay really touched my heart because indeed we’re all in need of a second chance. You cannot go wrong by seriously reading and applying the spiritual and practical principles of this book!”

“As an author and presenter who has both written and presented countless seminars and literatures on prayer, I highly endorse this book. Having witnessed the drought of prayer in churches, this book is an antidote as well as a guide for calling the church back to prayer. It takes away the excuses by providing practical and in-depth, thought-provoking content on the ministry of prayer to the individual and church alike. This book is needed in every minister’s and every professed prayer teacher’s literary collection. Having read countless books on prayer, I was intrigued by the approach on the subject that still brings fresh light and perspective to the subject. The Church@Prayer: 52 Weeks at the Throne of Grace will arouse the need for praying more, increase confidence in approaching God, and encourage stronger spiritual leadership among prayer educators and leaders.”

“Dr. Carrington has been immersed in advancing the preeminent spiritual discipline for Christian disciples: prayer. His latest contribution is superb. In this new work, he calls us to refocus and reprioritize prayer, the ultimate spiritual discipline of discipleship. He ably illustrates the success that will come and the victories that will be won when prayer becomes a sine qua non for followers of Jesus. Dr. Carrington has found another way to aid you in your focus on prayer. The Church@Prayer: 52 Weeks at the Throne of Grace is user friendly and allows you to document your thoughts as you read. It provides thought-provoking introspective questions, and you’ll find a rich buffet of biblical resources and references to take your prayer life to another level. Wow, fifty-two weeks with a focus each week on prayer! Watch what God will do for you as you embrace the journey now made much easier by the dedicated work of Dr. Carrington. He has made it possible for you to become the prayer warrior you need to be. This is a must read and a spiritual tool for everyone seeking growth in their prayer life.”