On Monday evening, more than 50 attendees representing industry leadership and retailers packed the presentation room in the ICRS Town Center to pray for the state of the Christian products industry, even having to bring in additional chairs.

Brian Banashak, owner of Evergreen Press, who organized the event, said he was encouraged by CBA's theme of providing "real help for your business."

"That's why we're gathering here," he said. "We need to reach out to the Lord for help with our industry."

The hour of prayer began with worship led by Leonard Scott, founder of Tyscott Records, followed by introductions by prayer leader John W. Stanko, author and speaker.

CBA President Bill Anderson said God can "use this difficult time in the industry" to bring Christians back to their first love, also adding that retailers and suppliers will be "held accountable for what we propagate."

"We need to be discerning with what we buy and sell," he said. "We've let market presence dictate to us."

Prayer was then held for Anderson specifically, with several individuals gathering around him. Then, various industry leaders and retailers led the crowd in eight prayers. The podium was then opened for individual prayers.

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