Prayer and Purpose

Introduction Dave Earley claims, “[T]o lead effectively by influencing others for God, Christian leaders must pray. If leaders want to lead well, they must pray well.” [1] In one way or another, nearly everyone is a leader, whether in their profession, at home, or a place where they volunteer. It is nearly impossible to find someone who does not lead in some capacity, so if prayer is indeed the secret of effective and persuasive leadership, then Earley’s book cannot be ignored. The following review of Earley’s book Prayer: The Timeless Secret of High-Impact Leaders, is an attempt to summarize and critique the book, with a particular focus on whether or not Earley wins the case for his thesis: “’Prayer influences men by influencing God to influence them.’” [2] Additionally, insight is offered into possible personal applications of Earley’s book. Summary Earley begins his book with an invocation, hoping to draw in readers with his stirring questions, whetting their appe...