While a mystery, prayer can and should be taught. It is our primary means of communicating with God, yet most Christians join the church and only learn how to pray by listening to others. And if ever called on to pray in public, it becomes a real test of faith for most people. After all, isn't this better left in the hands of the "professionals"?! Benedict's deep passion for teaching Christians how to pray grows from her awareness of prayer as an intimate connection with God. This short course on public prayer will help you grow in confidence and skill, while encouraging a deeper and more vital prayer life in your personal life. The text for this course is Let the Whole Church Say Amen. Prior to her retirement to Honolulu, Mary O. Benedict served as a coordinator of The Upper Room Living Prayer Center. She and her husband, Dan, a former General Board of Discipleship staff member, enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren in a northern Virginia suburb of Washington DC.