Many people--including some ministers--dread the thought of being asked to give the invocation at a school board meeting or open a building dedication with a prayer. In simple, straightforward language, Gail Bowman offers help for those who are called upon to pray in public settings. She gives detailed guidelines for how to begin, end, and construct the body of prayers, then furnishes a wide selection of sample prayers that can be used or adapted for a variety of public occasions.