A Tribute to D. Leland Paris (1939-2026) and Rededicate 250
Up to 100,000 people gathered on the National Mall to rededicate America to God on May 17, 2026. Over forty million streamed the event. If you missed this possible “hinge of history,” you can watch all of it here.
The same week, four significant spiritual leaders passed into eternity–Joni Lamb, Marilyn Hickey, James Robison, and Leland Paris. I thank God for their dedication to Jesus and his Kingdom.
Leland Paris could rightly be viewed at the “forerunner” of “Rededicate 250” having called the USA back to God through the “If My People” rally in 1974, “The Spirit in ’76,” and speaking at “Washington For Jesus” in 1980.
He was a close friend and mentor. Here is my tribute to his leadership.
Rededicating America to God
This Sunday, May 17, 2026, a large gathering of believers will take place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to rededicate our nation to God.
It’s called Rededicate 250–a critical part of our 250th national birthday.
I have participated in four similar prayer/repentance gatherings. The Call took place on September 2, 2000. Promisekeepers brought together possibly one million men on October 4, 1997. Washington for Jesus II happened on April 29, 1988, and the original Washington for Jesus gathering was held on April 29, 1980.
The first WFJ gathering changed my life trajectory and many people believe God answered our prayers with the coming Reagan Revolution of “Morning in America.”
Will you pray this Sunday to rededicate our nation to God?
America’s Historically Unique National Day of Prayer
America’s National Day of Prayer–Thursday, May 7–is a unique event. There’s nothing like it anywhere in the world and in all of history (with the exception of biblical Israel).
It points to the United States as a nation founded on faith in God and a covenantal relationship with Him.
This year, America’s 75th annual NDP (48th consecutive one the first Thursday in May), an estimated 300,000 prayer gatherings will take place in the 3,142 counties of our land.
Will you be a part?