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(RT) Most U.S. pastors pray fewer than 30 minutes a day. A study of 572
pastors by church growth expert Peter Wagner showed that 57% pray fewer than 20
minutes a day; about 34% spend between 20 minutes and an hour praying daily.
Australian pastors spend 23 minutes a day praying, Joel News said. In New
Zealand, the average is 30 minutes. Pastors in Asia spend more time praying, the
study showed. In Japan, pastors spend 44 minutes a day, and in Korea the average
is 90 minutes.