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All we mean by being a "monk" is to be a consecrated Christian, especially dedicated to the Word of God and prayer. 

Monks for Jesus!™

     The Knights of Prayer ™ monastic order is made up of supporters of The Prayer Foundation ™.  Monk Preston and Monk Linda felt called to Co-found a Christian ministry devoted to prayer (see: About The Prayer Foundation™).  The idea of "monks" is a historical Christian symbol and metaphor for both a life of prayer, and a life of dedication to the Lord. 

Monk Preston, bright red flowers, and bushes.     Monk Preston: Co-Founder and President of The Prayer Foundation ™

                                             Historic monks, like the historic church, had fallen into unscriptural beliefs and practices, needing reform.  The Protestant Reformation emphasized key biblical doctrines: Scripture Alone (as a Christian's sole authority);  Faith Alone (as necessary for Salvation); and The Priesthood of all Believers (direct access to God the Father for all Christians, by Christ our only intermediary). _________________________

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The idea of monks and monasteries should have been subjected to the light of the Scriptures.  This we have done. 

     Martin Luther (himself having been an Augustinian Monk) considered retaining the monasteries because of their usefulness as schools.  He felt more strongly that monks should not be forbidden to marry, and ended them (for a more in-depth look at the reasons why Martin Luther ended the monasteries, see the footnote at the bottom of our page: Favorite Monks: Martin Luther).

View looking down from the top of Blarney Castle, Ireland.Photo: of Monk Linda. Copyright 2003 S.G.P. All Rights Reserved.

Monk Linda: Co-Founder of The Prayer Foundation™ and the First Lady Monk.

     We agree most Christians should marry, but feel ending the monasteries was "throwing the baby out with the bath water."  The idea of monks and monasteries should have been subjected to the light of the Scriptures.  This we have done. 

     If you feel that you are already a monk in your heart (see: Become a Monk!), and desire to become a part of this ministry, we welcome you!                    

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