Governor Mark Gordon invites the public to attend the 2025 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Justin “The Big Pygmy” Wren., A longstanding tradition spanning more than 70 years, the Prayer Breakfast will take place on February 12, 2025 at 6:30am at Little America Hotel and Resort.

Mercilessly bullied as a child, Wren responded by transforming himself into a champion Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. Yet despite his success, he quietly questioned the significance of his own athletic accomplishments. Each time his hand was raised in victory he thought, “Is this it? Is this as good as it gets?” As he fought his way to the top and battled never-ending injuries that accompany the profession, he slid into painkiller addiction, battled depression and attempted suicide. He was a champion on the outside, but broken within. It wasn’t until a chance collection of circumstances led Justin to one of the most remote places on earth, to live in the rainforest among the Pygmy people, some of the most impoverished and marginalized people on the planet, that he found his true purpose - helping others.

Individual tickets are on sale today, December 1 through the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast website for $50 each. Tickets are sold on a first come first serve basis and may be purchased by visiting www.wyoprayerbreakfast.org. 

“Jennie and I are grateful for the continued support Wyomingites have shown for the prayer breakfast,” Governor Gordon said. “We are eager to host the 2025 event and join attendees in drawing inspiration from Justin’s experiences.”

The presenting sponsor of this year’s event is Black Hills Energy, with supporting sponsors including Cheyenne Frontier Days, Downing Strategy & Solutions, GoWest Credit Union Association, Healthy Wyoming, NextEra Energy, Rocky Mountain Power, UniWyo Credit Union, Wyoming Downs, Wyoming Bankers Association, and Wyoming Hospital Association.

The Wyoming Governor’s Prayer Breakfast traces its origin to the National Prayer Breakfast tradition, held annually in Washington, D.C. since 1953. The breakfast is non-denominational and nonpartisan. It is hosted by Governor Gordon and the Wyoming Governor’s Residence Foundation. Visit www.wyoprayerbreakfast.org to learn more.