
National Day of Prayer
POUR OUT TO THE GOD OF HOPE AND BE FILLED

Jessup University invites you to our campus in celebration of the 74th Annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. for a time of worship, a powerful message and the opportunity to unite with our community. Breakfast is included in your registration.
This year’s theme, Pour Out to The God of Hope and Be Filled, promises an opportunity for worship and spiritual refreshment led by engaging keynote speakers, Francis Chan and Dr. John Jackson.
Attendees will have the opportunity to prayerfully intercede alongside regional Prayer Warriors in their respective professions or spheres of influence, including business, churches, education, families, government, media, and law enforcement and the military. Register here to participate in our cherished university tradition as our country gathers together to cover our nation in prayer.
The National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 when President Harry S. Truman signed a joint resolution of Congress into law. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed a law declaring that the first Thursday in May would be designated as the National Day of Prayer each year.
Keynote Speakers

Francis Chan
As a pastor for over 30 years and a New York Times-bestselling author of several books, Francis Chan is a renowned preacher, writer and mentor. His most recent books include “Crazy Love,” “Letters to the Church,” and “Until Unity.” He also coauthored “You and Me Forever” with his wife, Lisa. Married for over 30 years, Francis and Lisa reside in Northern California where he teaches and disciples the next generation of pastors and leaders.
Dr. John Jackson, Jessup University President
Known for his visionary leadership, Dr. Jackson leads the Jessup community as President of the University and equips national and global organizations, pastors, leaders, consultants and non-profit organizations with knowledge and resources to transform culture for good. Passionate about personal, organizational and community transformation through strategic leadership, Dr. Jackson is the author of 10 books, including his most recent best-selling book “Grace Ambassador – Bringing Heaven to Earth.” He lives, works and writes in Rocklin, CA with his wife Pamela. They have five grown children and five grandchildren.

Prayer Leaders

Bonnie Gore
Placer County Supervisor

Travis Orth
Jessup’s Veteran Services Coordinator

Ted Gaines
Chairman – Board of Equalization’s First District

Beth Gaines
Former California State Representative

Bishop Parnell Lovelace, Jr.
Vice President of Diversity, Reconciliation, and Unity

Christa Proctor
Pastor, City Pastors Fellowship

Libby Backfish
Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible

Eddie Romo
Assistant Professor of Biology

Des Nelson
Jessup University Advancement Officer, Major (CH), USAR

Brent Newman
Chief, California Highway Patrol (Retired)

Manuel Luz
Creative Arts Pastor
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