"This Bible study has made me a lot more reflective.
I'm thinking of myself in my public role more now
as a Christian-at-Large as opposed to just a City-
Councilman-at-Large. I am frankly shocked that with
my level of religious education, these Bible studies
are pointing out some Christian views on public policy
that had never occurred to me. I love the different
topics, and how they weave together the great biblical
and historical aspects of being a Christian at this
time. The Oaks in Office Bible studies make you think
critically about many of the most important issues in
our society, and the biblical and philosophical basis for
debate of those issues. I absolutely would recommend
the study to anyone in local office."
"Local government leaders are the boots on the
ground, we are the ones who are dealing with the day
to day issues of the nation right now. We are also the
future congressmen and senators. Ninety percent of
the politicians I know claim to be Christian and want
to live according to our beliefs but it is hard when we
don't actually know what the Bible says, and that is
what the Capitol Ministries Bible study teaches. When
local leaders actually understand what the Bible says,
we can vote and make policy according to our faith.
After tax collectors, God instructed that leaders be
reached. If Local Government Ministries Bible studies
are offered throughout the U.S., they would have a
major effect on our leaders and our nation."
Mayor Sander and Vice Mayor Gatewood are members of the
first Local Government Bible study that has completed the
Oaks in Office curriculum.
Garrett Gatewood
Vice Mayor
Rancho Cordova, CA
Dr. David Sander
Mayor
Rancho Cordova, CA
"Your Word is a lamp to my
feet and a light to my path."
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