This collection of responsive prayers is based on the Revised Common Lectionary, Year C, and is perfect for clergy and lay leaders alike.

Response Prayers, Year C offers an entire year’s worth of responsive prayers that can be adapted to a variety of settings and circumstances. As David says in his own words, “at the end of the day, it is the worship leader for a given Sunday who creates the prayer” and basically, makes it their own. This collection includes full prayers for the Call to Worship, Opening Prayer, Words of Assurance, Offering Prayer, and Commissioning, as well as an outline for the Pastoral Prayer, for each Sunday of the lectionary year, plus Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Some Sundays include additional prayer options. Responsive Prayers Year C also includes a scripture index. Essentially, authorization to reproduce and freely adapt all the prayers in the collection for use in worship in the local congregation is included with the purchase of the book.

By inviting the congregation to participate in the worship prayers, leaders will nurture and the growth and engagement of everyone in the gathered community

Even more unique about this prayer book: the large amount of provided Internet resources and technology “make it possible for the worship leader to engage the senses of congregants in ways never possible before.” Basically, as David notes God requires worship leaders to connect; and essentially, this book provides ways to connect, engage and bring glory to God through prayer. By reading this book, David hopes that his reader will find their prayer voice and build confidence to write their own prayers and share them as he has!