Prayer Coach: For All Who Want to Get Off the Bench and onto the Praying Field [Hardcover]

James L. Nicodem (Author), Bobby Bowden (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 16, 2008

"Do you wish you were a better prayer?" Pose this question toany believer and the answer would likely be a resounding "yes!"While a strong prayer life is the desire of many believers, thereality is often difficult to come by.

In Prayer Coach, James L. Nicodem begins with a frankdiscussion about the obstacles of prayer and then offers practicalsuggestions and basic principles on how a reader can strengthen hisor her prayer life and bring depth to this spiritual discipline. Asreaders apply the methods taught in this book, they will learn toapproach the throne of God with passion, fervency, andconfidence.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Prayer Coach teaches excellent theology, but it is the most useful practical help I know to those wanting to develop the discipline of prayer."
D. A. Carson, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

"This book had a singular effect on me. It made me want to pray more."
Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church, author of Too Busy Not to Pray

"May this book challenge you to take your prayer life to new heights, just as men did for me and the game of football."
Mike Singletary, Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker; Assistant Head Coach, San Francisco 49ers

"Our prayer life should be coached at the highest level to have the ultimate relationship with our Lord and Savior. Look no farther than Prayer Coach."
Jennie Finch-Daigle, USA 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist, softball pitcher

"Scores of insights that Prayer Coach uncovers promise to sustain a desire for more of Jesus in my life."
Bill McCartney, Founder, Promise Keepers, former head football coach, University of Colorado

"Jim has distilled his lifetime of insights and practices into this accessible and practical book."
Lee Strobel, author of The Case for the Real Jesus

"A masterful job of making prayer accessible while retaining its mysterious majesty."
Sandy Rios, talk show host, WYLL Radio, FOX News Contributor

"One of the most inspiring books I have ever read! It takes your prayer life from T-ball to the big leagues."
Matt Dally, bassist/vocalist for Superchick

"James Nicodem offers practical suggestions that come straight from his personal experience as a follower of Christ and a pastor."
Franklin Graham, President and CEO, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Review

"Prayer Coach teaches excellent theology, but it is the most useful practical help I know to those wanting to develop the discipline of prayer."
—D. A. Carson, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

"This book had a singular effect on me. It made me want to pray more."
—Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church, Author, Too Busy Not to Pray

"May this book challenge you to take your prayer life to new heights, just as men did for me and the game of football."
—Mike Singletary, Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker; Assistant Head Coach, San Francisco 49ers

"Our prayer life should be coached at the highest level to have the ultimate relationship with our Lord and Savior. Look no farther than Prayer Coach."
—Jennie Finch-Daigle, USA 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist, Softball Pitcher

"Scores of insights that Prayer Coach uncovers promise to sustain a desire for more of Jesus in my life."
—Bill McCartney, Founder, Promise Keepers, Former Head Football Coach, University of Colorado

"Jim has distilled his lifetime of insights and practices into this accessible and practical book."
—Lee Strobel, Author, The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith

"A masterful job of making prayer accessible while retaining its mysterious majesty."
—Sandy Rios, Talk Show Host, WYLL Radio, FOX News Contributor

"One of the most inspiring books I have ever read! It takes your prayer life from T-ball to the big leagues."
—Matt Dally, Bassist/Vocalist for Superchick

"James Nicodem offers practical suggestions that come straight from his personal experience as a follower of Christ and a pastor."
—Franklin Graham, President and CEO, Samaritan's Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books (May 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581348843
• ISBN-13: 978-1581348842
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #649,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

James L. Nicodem is the senior pastor of Christ Community Church in St. Charles, Illinois, which he launched in 1984 along with six couples. The church has now grown to over 4,000 people on several campuses. A graduate of Wheaton College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (DMin), Nicodem enjoys helping believers deepen their relationships with Christ. He and his wife Sue reside near Chicago and have three children.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read on Prayer, February 4, 2009

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We attended Christ Community for 3 years before moving back east, and I can tell you that Pastor Jim "walks the talk" when it comes to prayer. I learned more about prayer during services and Mens Breakfasts from Jim, and we grew spiritually more during our time there than at any point before.

Great read and insight - if you are looking to improve your prayer life, and grow closer to God, then this book is "a must".

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific resource, October 4, 2008

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Pastor Nicodem does an excellent job of breaking down such a big issue, like prayer, and giving us something to grab hold of with our own hands. His practical ideas and accessible delivery make it a great resources for those who want to get into the praying field... I'd recommend this book to anyone

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nuts & bolts, June 13, 2009

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a few of us girls needed something to tide us over during the summer. we just finished Beth Moore's ESTHER. That was intense. This book is light but it has very good info so far. Each chapter ends with a page of questions to help spark our conversation. They use a lot of sports talk but if you can get past that the info is great!