Extreme Prayer: The Impossible Prayers God Promises to Answer

When it comes to success or failure, prayer is vital.

What do you do when your whole spiritual life falls apart? It is in these heart-hungry moments―when we feel overwhelmed or alone, struggle with unanswered prayers, aren’t sure what to do, or are crying out for God’s help―that we are surprisingly poised to pray the most effective kinds of prayers possible. Extreme Prayer taps into that longing for connection with God when we need it most by teaching us to pray the kinds of prayers Jesus promised to answer with unlimited power. It’s not about how to pray more . . . it’s about praying differently, and intentionally tapping into all of Jesus’s open-ended promises in a way that achieves maximum Kingdom impact.

Filled with practical wisdom and stories from Greg’s time in West Africa as a missionary, Extreme Prayer offers:

• Discussion questions for small groups or personal reflection
• Guidance on no longer viewing Christian prayer as a way to get what you want―but to draw closer to God and his heart
• Encouragement for trusting God in the face of unanswered prayers
• Insights on building this spiritual discipline into a vibrant, meaningful part of your life

In Extreme Prayer, Greg Pruett searches the Scriptures to discover the kinds of prayers that God has promised to answer, challenging you to access their power and see His immeasurable glory unleashed in your prayer life.

Brief Bio

Greg Pruett has served as president of Pioneer Bible Translators since 2007. Before that, Greg, along with his wife, Rebecca, and their three children, lived in West Africa for more than twelve years, where they helped complete a translation of the entire Bible into the Yalunka language. Greg has a degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M, as well as an MA and a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary. Greg has written the book Extreme Prayer published by Tyndale.

Full Bio

Greg Pruett has served as president of Pioneer Bible Translators, based in Dallas, Texas, since January 2007. Before that, Greg, along with his wife, Rebecca, and their three children, lived in West Africa for more than twelve years, where they completed a translation of the entire Bible into the Yalunka language and shared Christ's love with people who traditionally follow the Quran. Greg continues to facilitate church-planting efforts among the Yalunka through cell phone contact with their church leadership and by visits to West Africa. He has a degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M; an MA and a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary; and linguistic training from the University of North Dakota and Dallas International University. Tyndale published Greg's first book, Extreme Prayer, in 2014 and his second book, Extraordinary Hearing, in 2023.