At Prayer Collective, our educational programs integrate cognitive neuroscience with spirituality to equip the next generation of bold Christian scientists. We offer workshops and courses for students, researchers, and practitioners on topics like brainwave regulation, mental wellness, neuromodulation techniques, and cognitive assessments in faith-based contexts. Through our Scholar Development Initiatives, we provide hands-on research opportunities, mentorship, and lab training in advanced neuroscience technologies. We also collaborate with Christian universities and colleges to establish Neuro Laboratories, supporting curriculum development, student research, and internships. Additionally, we hire research assistants to work in these Neuro Laboratories, fostering practical experience and deeper engagement with the intersection of faith and brain science.
Our foundational research examines how various forms of prayer, such as adoration and forgiveness, impact key brain regions like the superior temporal gyrus and post-central gyrus. These investigations offer detailed insights into how spiritual activities influence brain function and brainwave self-regulation. By advancing this field of study, our work provides new opportunities to understand the profound effects of spirituality on mental wellness and cognitive processes.
The main effect between the two conditions, Baseline (Not Praying) vs Prayer of Forgiveness was significant t(44) = 2.83, p = .003494, suggesting that when Christians focused on asking God for forgiveness of sin, there was elevated alpha current source density (alpha CSD t-max voxel value (2.83E+0) in the left postcentral gyrus (BA 40) brain region. SnPM imaging results are presented.
The main effect between the two conditions, Baseline (Not Praying) vs Prayer of Adoration was significant t(44) = 1.98, p = .02699, suggesting that when Christians focused on praising God, there was elevated alpha current source density (CSD) in the temporal lobe (BA 22) brain region. sLORETA SnPM imaging results are presented.
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