Prayer: The Sixth Purpose of the Church

About the Book

Prayer: The Sixth Purpose of the Church examines the Purpose Driven Church Model and argues for the inclusion of Prayer as a distinct and separate purpose to be included in the model. Through a thorough and exhaustive study of Biblical prayer, Prayer: The Sixth Purpose of the Church explains why prayer must be emphasized and practiced as a distinct purpose in the Christian Church if the church is going to truly be the instrument of change in a fallen society. Practical suggestions are given for individuals and believers as they strive to increase the emphasis and practice of prayer.

  “Once again Michael Burton has given us a gift through his scholarly work, Prayer: The Sixth Purpose of The Church. In a clear, decisive and effective manner Michael Burton explains why Prayer must be emphasized in the Church and in the individual believer’s life. Michael Burton, in an  easy to read manner, gives practical suggestions on how churches might reinvigorate their corporate prayer lives and make prayer an exciting venture that the church and individuals anticipate and appreciate.
  Prayer: The Sixth Purpose of the Church is an indispensable resource that all pastors, ministers, seminarians, Sunday school teachers and Christians interested in a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ should have in their libraries.”

About the Author

Rev. Michael C. Burton, M. Div., is the Senior Pastor of the Lebanon Baptist Church in Westwood, New Jersey. He is the author of "Deep Roots: The African/Black Contribution To Christianity," as well as articles in Christianity Today, Theology Today and a Features Writer for The National Baptist Voice. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey and Kean University in Union, New Jersey.