2026 Sioux Falls Prayer Breakfast
A life that makes a difference - stories of hope, service, and perseverance.
This Good Friday, Friday, April 3rd, join us for the 2026 Sioux Falls Prayer Breakfast with special guest Barry C. Black.
As the 62nd Chaplain of the United States Senate and a former Navy leader, Barry has inspired the nation with his faith, courage, and wisdom and even spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Hear his powerful stories of hope, service, and perseverance, and be inspired to live a life that makes a difference.
On June 27, 2003, Rear Admiral Barry C. Black (Ret.) was elected the 62nd Chaplain of the
Senate. He started his work on July 7, 2003. Prior to Capitol Hill, Chaplain Black served in the
U.S. Navy for over twenty-seven years, ending his distinguished career as the Chief of Navy
Chaplains.
Chaplain Black is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and an alumnus of Oakwood College,
Andrews University, North Carolina Central University, Palmer Theological Seminary, Salve
Regina University, and Alliant International University. In addition to earning Master of Arts
degrees in Divinity, Counseling, and Management, he has received a Doctorate degree in
Ministry and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology.
He has authored six books beginning with his autobiography, From the Hood to the Hill (2006),
The Blessing of Adversity (2011), Nothing to Fear (2017), Make Your Voice Heard in Heaven
(2018), and Bible Wisdom for Better Living (2019). And A Prayer for Our Country: Words to
Unite and Inspire Hope (2022).
Chaplain Barry C. Black is married to the former Brenda Pearsall of St. Petersburg, Florida.
They have three sons: Barry II, Brendan, and Bradford.
Join us on Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026
This years event will return to The Best Western Ramkota Exhibit Hall
- Best Western Ramkota Hotel | 3200 W Maple St, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
- 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
- Doors Open 6:30 AM