A groups of pastors, family and friends and others who wish to accompany their bus will circle Beaumont on a drive of about 40 miles, passing what Pastor John Burk calls "prayer points," offering prayers in low-income areas of the city, areas plagued by high crime, prayers for first responders like Beaumont Fire Department stations and other points. Burk said ministers ride along with officers on patrol for at least four hours every two months or so for a street's eye view of policing and encountering people in trouble, Burk said. In its most training meeting, Burk said Sgt.