Common Thread Ministries was founded by Mark Mirza in the mid-2000s by starting with a Bible study among interior design professionals that evolved into a desire to continue building the foundations of prayer. His background as a leader of the Sons of Thunder Power Team, under Dr. Charles Stanley, fueled his passion for teaching prayer. Mark then spent the next 20 years dedicating himself to educating individuals across various sectors—including churches and political leaders—about the significance of prayer on a local and global scale. Mark ministered to elected officials in his home state and in Washington, D.C., helping to bear their burdens, and emphasize a non-political approach to his work. In 2024, after Mark and his wife Naida felt led to retire to Italy, Common Thread Ministries was handed over to new leadership. Regardless of the location - the local church, a board room, City Hall, or the congressional offices- the vision for Common Thread Ministries has never been lost: “Rebuilding the Foundations of Prayer” (Psalm 11:3) and serving God’s people in helping them to develop a deeper level of prayer.