Prayer Guides
Filling Out Your Prayer Guide
Step 1: Download & Print
Step 2: Fill in Names
General Links
Use the following links to get started in finding the names of our leaders:
Elected Officials Lookup (Ballotpedia)
My Reps Officials Lookup (Google Civic)
Some additional links that will help you get started:
County Officials Lookup (NACO)
Find Your Legislators (Open States)
Page-by-Page Instructions
Federal Executive (Prayer Guide Pages 1, 2, & 3)
My President, Vice President & Their Families
We've already filled the president and vice president in your prayer guides. Please remember to pray for their families. Read this eBook for ideas on what to pray and how to pray.
The Cabinet
Article II, Section 2 establishes the Cabinet, which serves the President as his or her primary advisors and leadership of the executive branch of our federal government.
White House Staff
The White House Staff is incharge of the daily opperations of the White House and serve as important influencers and advisers to the President.
Members of the White House Staff
National Security Leaders
Very important to pray for is our national security leadership, which includes the National Security Council as well as the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Members of our National Security Council
Other Federal Agency Leadership
These leaders are in charge of very powerful federal agencies - their decisions impact our daily lives. Check the link to each agency listed for specific leaders of a given federal agency.
Important Federal Agencies (Ballotpedia)
Federal Legislative (Pages 4 & 5)
My U.S. Senators (Two represent you)
The legislative branch of government is incharge of writing our laws. Your senators (two from each state) represent you in in the U.S. Senate - the upper house of Congress.
My House Representative (One represents you)
Your representative to the U.S. House of Representatives, elected to two year terms, represents you in the lower house of Congress.
Congressional Leadership
Congressional leadership is extremely important as it can determine what bills or laws are even considered, debated, and voted on in our Congress.
Federal House Committee Leadership & Memebers
U.S. Senate Committee Leadership & Members
Federal Judicial (Pages 6 & 7)
U.S. Supreme Court Justices
The Judicial Branch interprets our laws. Under the Supremacy Clause and Article III of the U.S. Constitution, the Supreme Court is the final arbiter and decider of any dispute regarding the meaning or interpretation of a law. With the power of Judicial Review, the Supreme Court has the power to strike down any law in the nation as unconstitutional.
The U.S. Supreme Court Justices
My Federal Appeals Court Judges
The Federal Appeals Courts are some of the most powerful courts in the land as their rulings often set legal precedence and determine what cases are heard or not heard by the Supreme Court.
My Federal Appeals Court Judges
My Federal District Court Judges
A step before the Federal Appeals Courts, these district courts are where most federal cases interpreting our laws and settling disputes begin.
My Federal District Court Judges
My Federal U.S. Attorneys
Charged with ensuring “that the laws be faithfully executed,” the 93 United States Attorneys work to enforce federal laws throughout the country.
State Executive (Page 8)
The executive branch of your state's government is in-charge of carrying out your state's laws.
My State Executives (Ballotpedia)
State Legislative (Pages 9 & 10)
My State Legislators (Upper House)
The legislative branch of government is in-charge of writing your state's laws. The legislatures of most states are made up of two houses and include an upper house typically known as a State Senate.
My State Legislators (Ballotpedia)
My State Legislators (My Reps)
My State Legislators (Lower House)
The legislative branch of government is in-charge of writing your state's laws. The legislatures of most states are made up of two houses and include an lower house typically known as a State Assembly or State House.
My State Legislators (Ballotpedia)
My State Legislators (My Reps)
State Legislative Leadership
The leadership of your state legislature is extremely important as they can determine what bills or laws are even considered, debated, and voted on in your state.
My State Legislative Leadership (Coming Soon)
State Judicial (Page 11)
My State Supreme Court Justices
Lookup My Officials (Ballotpedia)
My State Supreme Court Justices (Coming Soon)
Lower State Court Judges
Lookup My Officials (Ballotpedia)
My Lower State Court Justices (Coming Soon)
County Leaders (Page 12)
Search for your county leaders ... enter in your county here - there are how many counties
Municipal Leaders (Page 13)
Municipal or city leaders leaders are in charge of the rules and ....
Lookup My Officials (Ballotpedia)
My State Legislators (My Reps)
Local Government Links (Sorted By State)
School District Leaders (Page 14)
Look up your school district and then do a websearch for their webpage to find their leaders ... there are how many districts? lots of variety
Party Leadership (Page 15)
Republican
County Republican Leaders (Coming Soon)
Democrat
County Democratic Leaders (Coming Soon)
Other Leaders & Political "Influencers" (Page 16)
There are many individuals, leaders, and organizations that influence politics beyond elected officials that we need to pray for.
National Level Political "Influencers" (Ballotpedia)
State Level Political "Influencers" (Ballotpedia)
Local Level Political "Influencers" (Ballotpedia)
Other Political "Influencers" (Ballotpedia)
Step 3: Review Regularly
With all the layers of government in our unique federal system of government, things can change a lot. You will want to regularly review your prayer guide and make changes as leaders change. We recommend that you check every May and December (as elections are generally held in April and November).
Step 4: Start Praying
Get Inspired, Informed, & Connected
With all the layers of government in our unique federal system of government, things can change a lot. You will want to regularly review your prayer guide and make changes as leaders change. We recommend that you check every May and December (as elections are generally held in April and November).