Steven Andrew, the pastor of USA Christian Church and author of "God's Plan for the USA," is encouraging Christians in the United States to repent of "12 national sins" from now until May 5, 2016, which is the National Day of Prayer.

"We see God's judgment on our nation with terrorism, financial dangers and environmental issues," Andrew told Charisma News. "It is urgent that we get our hearts right with God so our country is safe, better jobs are restored and God gives us the best political leaders."

These 12 sins, according to the USA Church website, are believing in false gods, not obeying Jesus Christ, not insisting to have Christian religious liberty, apathy of our God-given rights, taking Christianity out of schools, following unholy laws, following ungodly government, helping the ungodly in business, killing children by the sin of abortion, serving money, allowing homosexual sin, and all other sins.

Because of these sins, Andrew said America's financial, moral, and family woes have taken a turn for the worse.

"National repentance will strengthen each home and help children walk close with God. Marriages will be saved," Andrew said. "Jesus Christ died on the cross, so God wants to forgive us. But we must confess our sins. Humbling ourselves and following God is top priority for the nation."

Those who want to take part in the prayer effort are also asked to join "One Million Americans on the LORD's Side," a group Andrew has started with a mission to save America.

The movement states that people believe: "The USA serves the LORD only, honours Jesus Christ as King, insists to have Christian religious liberty, protects God-given rights, is to have Christian leaders, needs the Bible and Christian prayer in schools, has the LORD as our Lawgiver, is pro-life and has marriage of one man and one woman only."