National House of Prayer — Nov 18, 2025
- Nhop
- Nov 18, 2025
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
I’m excited to share some incredible news that represents both a step of faith and a commitment to continue empowering the nation to pray for our government leaders.
By God’s provision and your faithful support, we’ve taken an important step forward: hiring two new staff members to our team. This decision reflects the growing need for more hands to help us disciple and equip people in the vital work of prayer for our leaders.
Why This Step of Faith Matters
For over 2 decades, NHOP has taught and encouraged people to pray for our government leaders - standing in the gap for those in authority and asking God for wisdom, justice, and mercy. We believe prayer can move God’s heart and shape the decisions of our leaders. Since 2022, we have also expanded our mandate to include focused prayer for Israel and intentional allyship with Jewish communities.
As our influence and impact have grown, we’ve reached a point where we cannot move forward without more help. We need additional support to equip and mobilize more people to take up the call of prayer.
Meet Our New Team Members and their families
Brad Fidler - leading our Schools of Prayer and upcoming NHOP Podcast
Paul Primus - developing The Canopy of Prayer
These two bring experience, passion, and a deep commitment to prayer. With their help, we will expand programs, reach more people across the nation, and train individuals to pray effectively for government leaders, our nation, and for Israel.
We could not do this work without faithful partners. If you are not yet a partner, I encourage you to consider joining us. The cost of four cups of coffee a week could go a long way toward discipling a nation in prayer.
How Best to Support National House of Prayer
Pray for our new staff: wisdom, strength, and guidance as they lead the charge in teaching and mobilizing prayer.
Give a financial gift: your generosity helps sustain our mission, update equipment, and expand our efforts to disciple the nation in prayer.
Become a monthly partner: enables planning for the future and ensures we can continue training people to pray our 1 Timothy 2:1-4 mandate.
Join us in prayer: intercede with us. Prayer is the foundation of everything we do.
This hiring decision is a bold step of faith. We believe God has brought us to this point, and with your continued support, we will see even greater fruit in discipling this nation to pray.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to this mission. Your prayers and support are the backbone of everything we do, and we are so grateful to have you as part of this journey.
Before I close, Here’s a brief snapshot of our 2025 so far.
Continued to cultivate and strengthen relationships with Members of Parliament.
Engaged with leadership of the National Prayer Breakfast and the Young Leaders Summit.
Met with the new leader of the Israel Allies Caucus.
Traveled first to the West Coast, then the East Coast, building relationships with prayer ministries and churches.
Guided daily prayer strategies during the election.
Hosted an Israel Conference in May, now an annual event, with work already begun for Israel Conference 2026 in Toronto.
Traveled to Israel to build important relationships.
Contributed as part of the team that launched the inaugural National Day of Prayer on July 12
Organized a Charlie Kirk prayer vigil in Ottawa where many came to Jesus.
Launched our latest series on NHOP School of Prayer, "Exploring the Secret Place".
In Red Deer, facilitated a Why Israel Conference with Stockwell Day, engaged with First Nations communities, and inspired the local church to greater unity in prayer, stirring city prayer.
Presented a Prayer Seminar at Embassy Church in Oshawa.
Looking ahead...
Preparing to lead a team of Christian leaders to Israel in December working with the Israel Embassy to Canada.
Launch NHOP Podcast.
Partnering with the National Prayer Breakfast leadership to coordinate a prayer walk on Parliament Hill and join a panel with Young Leaders Summit.
Serving with the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast leadership to establish an Ottawa gathering in March 2026.
Planning regional meetings across the nation annually for greater cost-effectiveness. Red Deer already in the works for April 2026.
With deep gratitude and faith in God’s provision,
Chris & Marilyn Byberg
Executive Directors
National House of Prayer
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