Rep. Michael Guest (R-3rd) has joined the Congressional Prayer Caucus, his first as a member of Congress.

The Caucus is bi-partisan, bi-cameral and includes more than 70 members, according to his office. Rep. Mark Walker (NC-06) has chaired the caucus since January 2017. Founded in 2005, the Caucus has advocated for legislation promoting religious liberties and prayer, according to Guest’s office.

“My first caucus choice is the foundation from which I will build other caucus memberships,” Guest said in a statement. “Faith and prayer have been the cornerstone of my life as a Christian husband, father, and prosecutor, so the decision to join the Congressional Prayer Caucus stems from my own personal belief in the power that prayer can have to shape the future of our nation. I am honored to join a group of Congressional leaders that promotes prayer not only in Congress, but across our nation.”

Guest is a member of Brandon Baptist Church where he serves as a Sunday school teacher and deacon. For more information on the Congressional Prayer Caucus, visit:

• Congressional Prayer Caucus Gains New Leadership: https://bit.ly/2VFSqg2.

• Senator James Lankford, Former Rep. Randy Forbes Announce Walker as New Co-chair of Congressional Prayer Caucus: https://bit.ly/2D3iAC9.