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Thousands of Christian educators and students from around the world will join in celebrating the ninth annual ACSI Day of Prayer today.   

The ACSI Day of Prayer is a highly anticipated event dedicated to strengthening Christ-centered education through prayer. ACSI President & CEO Dr. Larry Taylor believes in the power of the ACSI network of schools worldwide coming together and lifting up the mission of Christian education in prayer.  

"Now more than ever, there is an increased global desire for Christ-centered education, which is an encouraging trend to witness,” he said. “This not only reflects God’s work this year, but it also encourages us to seek Him daily, living with hearts full of gratitude for His provision and unwavering love."  

The theme for this year’s Day of Prayer is “Power in Prayer,” reminding us that God listens and works when His people pray. According to James 5:16, we are called to pray for one another because the prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. This year's theme will serve as a reminder that all prayers matter. 

Mike Epp, ACSI Senior Vice President of Global Development, believes this event marks a beautiful, renewed commitment to worshipping God and seeking Him wholeheartedly.   

“ACSI’s Global Day of Prayer stands as a beautiful and powerful reminder that, through Jesus Christ, we are united across nations and cultures in one sacred mission—to teach, disciple, and lead children into a life-changing relationship with Him,” he said. “This year’s theme, ‘Power in Prayer (James 5:16),’ invites us to seek God with bold faith and expectant hearts, trusting fully in His limitless power to move, provide, and strengthen Christian educators and students around the world.” 

Schools can participate by submitting their prayer requests through the electronic form, which allows requests to be visible publicly on the ACSI website. They can also download the prayer guide, containing prayer station ideas and thematic Bible verses, to host an in-house Day of Prayer with their school communities.   

During the 2025 Day of Prayer, ACSI received more than 640 prayer requests from 60+ countries, including Nigeria, Uganda, Hungary, Guatemala, Paraguay, and more. This year, schools have already joined in by submitting their prayer requests, demonstrating a continued global commitment to seeking God together.  

Schools creatively structure their in-house Day of Prayer gatherings. In 2025, educators shared their celebration ideas on social media, including school-wide Chapels, Day of Prayer tent stations, art and music projects, and more.   

To learn more, please visit https://www.acsi.org/day-of-prayer.