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Tyler Goodspeed is Acting Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. His agency advises the president on economic policy. We pray that God will guide him as he…

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads up the Department of State, and is a member of the president’s cabinet. As Secretary, he focuses on United States foreign policy. We…

William Hudson is Acting General Counsel at the Department of Veterans Affairs. He oversees the groups that provide legal services related to V.A. programs. We pray that God…

Today the Presidential Prayer Team begins our 20th year in prayer for our nation’s leaders, and we pray for all five living presidents: Carter, Bush, Clinton, Obama, and Trump.…

Mark Schneider is Director of the Institute of Education Sciences. His office provides scientific evidence for use in policymaking and daily practice in our schools. We pray that God…

Mark Gilbertson is Director of the National Laboratory Operations Board. Mr. Gilbertson manages the partnerships between the Department of Energy and its 17 national laboratories. We pray that…

Joseph M. Gormley is Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Single Family Housing. He oversees the day-to-day management of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program. We pray that God…

Francis Collins is Director of the National Institutes of Health. His agency consists of 27 separate institutes and centers, conducting and funding biomedical and public health research. We…

Senator Mitch McConnell was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1984, and has previously served as Majority Whip. We pray that God will guide him as he…

Lorena McElwain is Assistant Deputy Secretary for the Office of English Language Acquisition. Ms. McElwain’s office helps ensure that English learners and immigrant students attain English proficiency and achieve…