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2026 National Gathering
September 30 - October 2, 2026
Chicago, Illinois
Breath
Resting in the Spirit and Rising with the King
Our annual National Gathering is an opportunity for the 24-7 Prayer family from across the US to connect and remember our identity as a people of prayer, mission, and justice. Join us September 30-October 2, 2026 for a powerful few days of prayer, worship, learning from Scripture, and responding to the Spirit. We are thrilled to gather at New Life Community Church in beautiful Chicago, IL for National Gathering 2026.
The theme of this year's National Gathering is Breath. The rallying cry of 24-7 Prayer has always been rooted in Ezekiel 37, when the prophet calls on the Spirit, depicted metaphorically as breath. Breath is what we need when we're weary, tired, and burdened. Breath is what restores life even to those who seem to have died. Breath is the rest of the psalmist characterized as Selah, and breath is the roar of the prophet over a valley's dry bones. Breath saves, sustains, restores, and gives life.
This is a gathering for the worn out, winded, and weary; a call to the pastors, prophets, and poets, inviting the Spirit to give freely of his power that we might stand, breathing resurrection life in a contested Kingdom alongside the true and risen King.
"Then he said to me, 'Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to it, This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Come, breath, from the four winds and breathe into these slain, that they may live.' So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on their feet — a vast army." — Ezekiel 37:9-10
Families are welcome at the National Gathering! While we don't offer childcare, a Family space is available where parents can supervise their children while they take a moment to recharge. We will stream the gathering so you can stay connected when you step out. As a special consideration, children age five and under are free; and kids age 6-17 are $65. Full refunds are available through September 15, 2026.
Contributors
Pete Greig
Founder of 24-7 Prayer
Pete Greig is a pastor, award-winning author, and bewildered founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement. He’s also a director of Waverley Abbey, and with his wife Sammy, were the Founding Pastors of Emmaus Road Church in the South of England.
Dr. Charlie Dates
Progressive Chicago, Salem Chicago
The Reverend Dr. Charlie Edward Dates is a dynamic and visionary preacher, scholar, and civic leader. His ministry unites people longing for change across generational and racial divides through the clear and compelling proclamation of the Gospel. Dr. Dates serves as the Senior Pastor of both Progressive Baptist Church of Chicago and the Salem Baptist Church of Chicago—a unique calling that places him at the helm of two of the most storied and influential Black churches in the nation.
Lisa Koons
24-7 Prayer USA
Lisa Koons is the Mission & Justice Director of 24-7 Prayer USA, and a Global Elder of the 24-7 Prayer movement. Most known as a Pastor to Pastors all around the world, her passion is equipping people to live out the two great commandments and the one great commission.
Tyler Staton
Bridgetown Church, Lectio 365
Tyler Staton is the Lead Pastor of Bridgetown Church and Midday writer for Lectio 365. He is passionate about living prayerfully and relationally. He is the author of After Amen: 50 Days of Poetry & Prayer, The Familiar Stranger, Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, and Searching for Enough.
Will Chung
Beloved Church
Will Chung is the founding and lead pastor of Beloved Church in Fullerton, CA. Him and his wife Andrea, co-planted Beloved Church in 2021 with the vision to help people find a home in the loving presence of God by centering their lives on the Beloved. His greatest desire in life is to help people center their entire lives around the person of Jesus.
Schedule
*Digital PDF schedule to come
Wednesday, 9/30
5:30pm — Doors Open
6:40pm — Evening Prayer
7:00pm — Session 1
Thursday, 10/01
7:30am — OMS Vow Ceremony
8:40am – Morning Prayer
9:00am — Session 2
10:20am — Coffee Break
10:40am — Session 3
12:00pm — Lunch
1:30pm — Breakout
2:45pm — Breakout 2
6:40pm — Evening Prayer
7:00pm — Session 4
Friday, 10/02
7:30am — Pastors Breakfast
8:40am — Morning Prayer
9:00am — Session 5
10:25am — Coffee Break
10:45am — Regional Sessions
12:00pm — Gathering Ends
Session 1 Breakouts
How to Run a Prayer Room
Brian Heasley & Casey Tobik
Step into the story of the 24-7 Prayer Room! Discover the theological heart and spiritual imagination that have carried the fire of continuous prayer across nations for over 25 years. Draw on years of lived experience about the practical rhythms of launching and sustaining a vibrant prayer room. Explore ways to cultivate creative, engaging, welcoming spaces that keep the flame of prayer burning brightly in your local context.
Youth Movement: Equipping Students and Youth Leaders
Phil Sokell-Miles with Prayer Spaces in Schools / Claim Your Campus
Ignite a hunger for prayer in the next generation. This session equips youth leaders and students with actionable strategies from the impactful Prayer Spaces in Schools and Claim Your Campus campaigns, empowering young people to transform their schools and communities through radical, creative prayer.
How to Build a Praying Church
Seth Bazacas, Gerald Griffin & Lee McDerment
Shift your church culture from mere inclusion of a prayer ministry to truly building and becoming a praying church. Gain practical leadership insights on how to weave corporate, expectant prayer into the structural fabric and daily rhythm of your entire community.
The Prophetic and the Arts
Christine Westhoff
Every prophet in Scripture was an artist. Remove the art, and you remove the prophets themselves. In this session, learn how to view and reclaim the prophetic as fundamentally artistic, and explore our Master Creator's first language—creative expression.
Session 2 Breakouts
How to Run a Prayer Room
Brian Heasley & Casey Tobik
Step into the story of the 24-7 Prayer Room! Discover the theological heart and spiritual imagination that have carried the fire of continuous prayer across nations for over 25 years. Draw on years of lived experience about the practical rhythms of launching and sustaining a vibrant prayer room. Explore ways to cultivate creative, engaging, welcoming spaces that keep the flame of prayer burning brightly in your local context.
How to Have a Healthy Soul as a Ministry Leader
Roger Nix & Joe Steinke
Steward your heart while serving others. Designed specifically for leaders, this vital breakout offers spiritual practices and practical wisdom to help prevent burnout, foster emotional resilience, and ensure your ministry flows from a place of deep, healthy intimacy with God.
Transforming Your City Through Intercession, Prayer Walking, and Perseverance
Renee Boucher & Jonathan Tremaine Thomas
Learn how to labor for your city’s spiritual awakening. This session provides a strategic roadmap for sustained intercession, practical prayer walking, and spiritual perseverance, giving you tools to see local neighborhoods and systemic strongholds transformed by God's power.
Mobilizing Prayer on University Campuses
Debbie Garrick with Campus 24-7
Mobilize the university mission field. Join Debbie Garrick to explore impactful, dynamic models for establishing 24-7 Prayer on college campuses, engaging students in regular intercession, and launching strategic outreach that sparks revival in higher education.
Hotel Information
The event is located at New Life Community Church, Midway Campus.
We recommend the following hotels in Chicago:
DoubleTree Hilton
DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport
6624 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Hyatt Place
Hyatt Place Chicago/Midway Airport
6550 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Host a Livestream Watch Party
Discounted Rate for Groups of 10+
Host a National Gathering 2026 Watch Party with your group! For $250, get livestream access to all main sessions and tips to make hosting simple and meaningful for 10+ friends or small group members.