About us
Our Beliefs
The Praying Band is not a church or a religious sect, but an ecumenical, non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian and non-denominational Christian association.
Dogma and creed
The Word of God
We hold firmly to the divine teachings contained in the Holy Bible as the word of God.
The Holy Trinity
We believe in God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.
Salvation in Christ
We believe in salvation through the mediation and sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Resurrection and life everlasting
We believe in the resurrection of the dead and in life everlasting.
All things are possible
All good things are possible to every person who truly believes in God through Jesus Christ.
Fasting and sanctification
By fasting and sanctification (prayer, hearing and doing the word of God) the mortal body can achieve spiritual ends.
Prayer with white candles, water and oil
Praying with white candles, and the sanctification of water and oil through prayer for any good purpose, are Bible based and encouraged.
Divine guidance
Divine guidance is given through prophecies and visions.
In keeping with these beliefs, the Praying Band firmly condemns all forms and use of magic, cultism, occultism and mysticism, charms and fetish objects, witchcraft, same-sex marriage by any name, and all kindred practices that the Holy Bible condemns or that are not in keeping with its teachings.
Our symbol
Our symbol is the Cross with the Crown atop it, from which the glory of Christ, shown as rays of light, radiates down to the base. Our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified and died on the Cross; He rose from the dead, ascended into heaven and wore the Crown of Victory. That crown is the ultimate goal, trophy and joy of every member (Revelation 2:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20; 2 Timothy 4:8; 1 Corinthians 9:25; 1 Peter 5:2-4).
Our motto
Evangelism, Practical Christianity and Salvation.
Our fellowship
Chapels
Our places of worship and fellowship are called chapels, and every chapel has healing homes and sick bays.
Branches and zones
Each chapel is a branch of the Praying Band, in Nigeria and in towns and cities around the world. Three or more neighbouring branches form a zone.
Membership
Membership is by admission at any branch and is open to everyone who keeps to the constitution and its rules. Admission is free; there is no entrance or registration fee.