64TH ANNUAL
Iowa Prayer Breakfast
✽ Thursday, April 17, 2025
✽ 7:15 – 9:00am
✽ Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
Iowa Prayer Breakfast · Thursday, April 17, 2025 · 7:15 – 9:00am
Join in faith and fellowship with leaders from across Iowa.
The Iowa Prayer Breakfast is a Maundy Thursday celebration that brings together people from all walks of life to mark the beginning of the Easter weekend. The event features Scripture readings, performances by local vocalists and musicians, an inspiring message from a keynote speaker, and prayers for the state.
Attendees enjoy a hearty breakfast and the company of friends and colleagues. Doors open at 6:45am and the event starts at 7:15am.
Purposeful Pause
Take a moment to reconnect with your purpose. Join fellow leaders in a shared experience of reflection and spiritual renewal.
United in Prayer
Join your fellow leaders to deepen our connections and strengthen our community through the shared power of prayer.
Attendees at the Iowa Prayer Breakfast bow their heads in a moment of prayer.
2025 Keynote:
Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer
Dr. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. A respected expositor of the Bible, Dr. Lutzer is the voice behind the widely broadcast radio programs Running to Win and Songs in the Night, reaching audiences across the globe. With a rich academic background, including degrees in theology, philosophy, and law, he has authored over seventy books, including the bestseller We Will Not Be Silenced. Dr. Lutzer continues to speak at conferences worldwide, sharing his deep biblical insights and wisdom. He resides in the Chicago area with his wife, Rebecca.
2025 Iowa Prayer Breakfast
Thursday, April 17 2025 · 7:15 – 9:00am
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Signature Sponsors:
The A/V Sponsorship is currently available and offers significant visibility at the Iowa Prayer Breakfast.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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The 2025 Iowa Prayer Breakfast will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 7:15 – 9:00am.
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In order to accommodate the large crowd, the venue was changed in 2013 to the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, formerly known as Veterans Auditorium. The breakfast is held in the ballroom.
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Tickets for the Iowa Prayer Breakfast are $40 for adults and $20 for college students and younger.
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The breakfast is open to the public.
Friends, co-workers, book clubs, pastors and staff, the business community, students, teachers, the Governor, heads of state, legislators, U.S. Senators, and U.S. Congressman have supported this event.
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Small business owners, corporations, churches, and private citizens fund the Iowa Prayer Breakfast, which operates as a 501(c)(3) corporation (approval received November 20, 2003) through tax-deductible donations.
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The Prayer Breakfast Committee is composed of volunteers from the legislature and business arena who meet each year to organize, raise money, secure an excellent speaker, and promote the Iowa Prayer Breakfast.
Learn more about current and past IPB Committees on the About page.
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