Fran Dwelle, Founder of Pray3.org
Fran Dwelle has experienced the power of prayer as a mother and grandma, missionary, pastor’s wife, ministry founder and leader, and heart-transplant recipient. She’s also been active in various prayer triplets for more than 15 years. Desiring to help women experience the joy and power of praying together, she launched Pray3.org in 2019.
A LIFETIME OF MINISTRY
Fran Dwelle has been engaged in Christian service for many years in Europe and the US as a teacher, mentor, and leader. She was active in the early gatherings of “Hope for Europe—Women in Leadership.”
In addition to her work with Pray3.org, she is the also the founder and president of JOY, an interdenominational ministry that encourages and equips women to live meaningful lives through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Her book
Failing Heart, Unfailing Hope is Fran’s story of her unforeseen journey from heart attack to healing — a journey of trusting God at every turn and a journey of finding healing where least expected.
Fran’s heart transplant journey was also a dramatic metaphor with a profound spiritual message for her. A few months after her heart transplant, she recognized that experience was reminiscent of what happens when we become followers of Jesus Christ.
FAMILY AND FUN
Fran shares good times with her husband, three adult daughters, and their families. Her five granddaughters are her pride and joy. In her spare time, she enjoys playing piano, reading, having coffee with a friend, cooking Italian, baking cookies, or walking along the Missouri River.
She lives with her husband Arland in Bismarck, North Dakota. When asked how she endures the harsh winters, she says that good friends make up for the cold weather!