CBN News Exclusive: Trump, Pence, Carson Speak and Pray With Pastors On Coronavirus Pandemic

David Brody : Mar 23, 2020
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"The President is under attack 24/7 ... What if this had not happened during a time when we were experiencing tremendous economic gains? What if it has happened during the time of economic depression? Can you imagine what would've happened? God is merciful… Let's pray for God's intervention and to show His visible power." -Dr. Ben Carson

CBN News has learned that President Trump, Vice President Pence and Secretary Ben Carson spoke to hundreds of pastors on a conference call Friday afternoon, with President Trump specifically asking them to pray for, "stamina" and for the "health of our country." Meanwhile, Vice President Pence commended pastors for the vital work churches are doing throughout this ordeal. "You're putting hands and feet on your faith," the vice-president told the pastors. Secretary Ben Carson encouraged the group by saying, "God still has His hand on this nation." (Image: Tony Perkins /via YouTube)

The Family Research Council organized the one-hour call and their president, Tony Perkins, led it. It was filled with prayers for Trump, Pence, and Carson but also with a discussion about ways churches can assemble in creative ways during this time including holding "drive-in" worship services. As for Trump, Pence, and Carson, they provided encouragement for churches to comply with federal guidelines during this critical 15-day period. During the call, Perkins prayed for the president, Pastor Carter Conlon from Times Square Church in New York prayed for Vice President Pence and Paula White prayed for Secretary Ben Carson. Audio of the call will be sent out to 15,000 pastors nationwide as part of FRC's, "Watchmen On The Wall" ministry.

President Trump's remarks stayed true to form as to what he's been relaying at the daily coronavirus briefings. He briefly dabbled into election politics telling them to remember that even though the coronavirus is dominating all the headlines, there's a big election coming that will be, "one of the biggest dates in the history of religion."

Vice President Pence told the pastors that he was inspired by so many churches abiding by the federal government's guidelines and asked the pastors specifically to send the administration's two-page tips and advice sheet to every member of their church. He was especially grateful for many of the churches that have been stepping up to run food banks, "It's making a huge, huge difference," Pence told those on the call. "You are showing the greatness of America's character"... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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