THE PRAYER INSTITUTE

What THE PRAYER INSTITUTE does

The Prayer Institute is a privately held, Houston-based Christian nonprofit that provides prayer training, Bible studies, and prayer-focused programming to individuals, churches, businesses, and youth. Its core offerings are two structured classroom courses—Prayer 101 (a 9-week interactive Bible study on the Model Prayer from Matthew 6) and Prayer 102 (a 7-week advanced Scripture-based course)—anchored by authored books from founding pastor Suzette Caldwell. The Institute also runs the Prayer Training Conference, a paid two-day on-site event priced at $3,500 (negotiable) plus host expenses, and the Corporate Connection, which delivers free private prayer, event prayer, and Bible studies to businesses worldwide.

Beyond its core curriculum, The Prayer Institute operates The ONE Project, a global online prayer initiative that distributes monthly vocation-customized prayers via social media, website, and email, and Community Bible Studies held throughout the greater Houston metro area, including a youth track for grades 6–12. Supporting programs include college scholarships for graduating high school seniors, annual appreciation events for healthcare and education professionals, the National Prayer Connection conference-call prayer service, and a 21-Day Prayer Challenge. The organization sells books, CDs, blankets, and commemorative items through its website shop and accepts donations with preset ($25) and custom amounts, including recurring options. No proprietary technology platform is disclosed; operations run on a website, Zoom, conference calling, ServiceU for event registration, and social media, with no AI capabilities and no disclosed funding or revenue figures. The Institute has operated for 25+ years under a small (1–10 employee) team led by Pastor Suzette Caldwell.

Name

THE PRAYER INSTITUTE

Legal name

The Prayer Institute

Website

https://prayerinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Prayer Institute is a Houston-based Christian nonprofit offering structured prayer-training courses (Prayer 101, Prayer 102), conferences, Bible studies, and a global online prayer initiative (The ONE Project) for individuals, churches, businesses, and youth, supported by donations, conference fees, and merchandise sales.

Ownership category

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Product category

Religious Education and Prayer Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAE

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAG

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYMPAJAHAB

Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Religious & Spiritual Publishing

Keywords

• Prayer training
• Bible study resources
• Religious education
• Faith-based ministry
• Prayer conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of books (Praying to Change Your Life, Kingdom Words to Change Your Life), blankets, CDs and audio materials, and commemorative items through the online shop.
2. Conference Fees: Two-day Prayer Training Conference fee of $3,500 (negotiable) charged to organizations hosting the event. Includes 12-16 hours of instruction.
3. Donations: Accepts monetary donations from supporters. Donation page with preset amounts ($25.00) and custom amounts, with options for recurring giving.
4. Corporate Connection: Free services provided to corporate clients including private prayer, event prayer, and Bible studies. No fee charged for any Corporate Connection service.

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Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Prayer Institute is a Houston-based religious nonprofit that teaches the Model Prayer from Luke 11 through structured courses (Prayer 101, Prayer 102), two-day Prayer Training Conferences for churches and organizations, global prayer initiatives (The ONE Project), Community Bible Studies, and Corporate Connection services for businesses. It also sells supporting materials such as books, audio recordings, blankets, and commemorative items, and funds college scholarships.

Product overview

The Prayer Institute is a faith-based prayer ministry organization offering a comprehensive suite of prayer-focused programs and products. The organization operates primarily through classroom-based courses (Prayer 101 and Prayer 102), the Prayer Training Conference for organizations, and The ONE Project for global prayer initiatives. Additional offerings include The Corporate Connection for business communities, Community Bible Studies in the Houston area, and merchandise including books, audio products, blankets, and commemorative items. The organization also provides college scholarships, prayer request services, and the National Prayer Connection for conference call prayer sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Praying to Change Your Life Course: Prayer 101
• Praying to Change Your Life Course: Prayer 102 A 7-week advanced course teaching believers to pray strategic Scripture-based prayers using the Model Prayer, providing deeper study and helping students reorganize verbal expressions of prayer. Targeted at individual Christians who completed Prayer 101.
• Prayer Training Conference A two-day interactive conference providing 12-16 hours of instruction on how to pray using the Model Prayer. Fee is $3,500 (negotiable) plus host expenses. Targeted at churches and Christian organizations.
• The ONE Project A global prayer initiative unifying Christians worldwide through monthly customized written prayers distributed via social media, website, and email, targeting specific professions and vocations. Targeted at individual Christians globally.
• The Corporate Connection A program offering three services to the business community: private prayer at offices, event prayer for public gatherings, and Bible studies for organizations. No fee is charged. Targeted at business professionals and organizations.
• Community Bible Studies Bible study classes held throughout the greater Houston Metropolitan area covering topics including Prayer 101, Faith, The Trinity, and Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Youth Bible Studies for grades 6th-12th held on 2nd Sundays at Kingdom Builders' Center. Targeted at individual Christians, families, and youth in the Houston area.
• College Scholarships Annual scholarships awarded to graduating high school seniors headed to college to assist with educational expenses. Targeted at college-bound students from the community.
• Published Books Published books including 'Praying to Change Your Life' and 'Kingdom Words to Change Your Life' by Pastor Suzette Caldwell, sold through the online shop. Targeted at individual Christians.
• CDs and Audio Recordings Audio recordings available for purchase through the shop. Targeted at individual Christians seeking prayer and teaching content.
• Commemorative Blankets Commemorative blankets available for purchase through the shop. Targeted at supporters and donors.
• Commemorative Items Commemorative items available for purchase through the shop. Targeted at supporters and donors.
• Prayer Request Service Online prayer request submission service for individuals seeking prayer support from The Prayer Institute. Targeted at individual Christians.
• National Prayer Connection Prayer conference call service offering prayer sessions at various times (Midnight, 3:00 am, 6:00 am, 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 9:00 pm) on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Targeted at individual Christians nationwide.
• 21-Day Prayer Challenge Prayer challenge program with free downloadable prayer guide and daily Scripture focus delivered via social media. Targeted at individual Christians.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants armed with tools to pray productive and efficacious prayers; empowered to achieve God's will for their church, community, and family; equipped to use Scripture for praying; and encouraged to pray boldly and confidently.

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Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@prayerinstitute
• Facebookfacebook.com/ThePrayerInstitute
• Xx.com/praying2change
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-prayer-institute

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Funding overview

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Investors

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