In 1999, seven Collin County business and community leaders formed what is known today as the Christian Prayer Breakfast of Collin County. Their desire was to provide an annual event centered on prayer and praise and dedicated to current civic needs. Occurring in a central Collin county location, the event would provide Collin County believers of all denominations a unique opportunity to worship the Lord Jesus Christ communally and enjoy fellowship over an early morning breakfast. The speakers have always been concerned Americans and devoted followers of Christ who are committed to helping attendees remain strong in their Christian faith while working in secular capacities.
Previous Speakers Include:
- 2023 – Neal Jeffery, Assoc Pastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church and former QB for Baylor & San Diego Chargers (NFL)
- 2022 – Debbie & Jarrad Stuart, Minister to Women, Green Acres Baptist Church (Tyler) Texas Filter Company
- 2021 – Darren Woodson, Partner ESRP and former Dallas Cowboy & All Pro Safety
- 2020 – COVID Shutdown
- 2019 – Virginia Prodan, Author & Speaker, Human Right Attorney Safeeya, Speaker & Evangelist
- 2018 – Kelly Shackelford, CEO & President of First Liberty Institute
- 2017 – Lt Col Allen B. West, Army Veteran & Former Congressman
- 2016 – Debbie Stuart, Director of Ministry Initiatives, Hope for the Heart Wylie
- 2015 – Terdema L. Ussery III, President & CEO of Dallas Mavericks
- 2014 – Pete Delkus
- 2013 – June Jones
- 2012 – Kenneth W. Starr
- 2011 – J. C. Watts
- 2010 – Scott Turner
- 2009 – Frank Lazarus
- 2008 – Pat Summerall
- 2007 – Scott O’Grady
- 2006 – Dr. Kenneth Cooper
- 2005 – Cindy Brinker Simmons
- 2004 – R. Gerald Turner
- 2003 – Albert Black
- 2002 – (J. McDonald) Don Williams
- 2001 – Zig Ziglar
- 2000 – James Baker (wife, Susan actually spoke in his place)
- 1999 – Chan Gailey
Today, the Collin County Christian Prayer Breakfast is a 501c non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors who meet monthly to ensure excellent stewardship of donations and resources. The event meets each year on the first Thursday in May and occurs in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer.
