Capitol Ministries, Ralph Drollinger
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State Ministries | CM 2017 25 Opening wide the doors and mak- ing important introductions, the Texas leaders were key in the creation of a new Bible study in the Austin State Capitol Building in the Lone Star State. In announcing the study, Lt. Gov. Patrick said, "Matthew 20:26 says for those who offer to lead you must first serve." "In the Texas Capitol, we are proud to partner with Capitol Ministries®, a group that understands that important principle of leadership." As a member of one of the CM Wash- ington, D.C. Bible studies, former Texas Gov. Perry said he was eager to help es- tablish such a ministry for leaders in his own state. "I am excited to be working with our White House Cabinet Bible study lead- er, Ralph Drollinger, to begin a similar work with my close friends and leaders in the Texas State Capitol," former Gov. Perry said. "Please be in prayer with me regard- ing the launch of this ministry." e Bible studies are led by Dr. Da- vid Smith of Austin who also serves as executive director of the Austin Baptist Association, one of 70 such groups in Texas that are associated with the South- ern Baptist Convention. Gied in evan- gelism and shepherding, Dr. Smith is responsible for helping the 200-member churches in his geographic area begin new works as well as grow into healthy, sustainable congregations. "It's my passion for prayer that draws me to this opportunity to take the Gos- pel to leaders of our state," David said. "Capitol Ministries® has a proven track record of developing Bible study discipleship ministries in state capitols that are so important to Legislators and we in Texas don't want to be le out of this vital mission." "I am delighted to serve in this im- portant role. e leaders of states as well as nations need the Word of God in or- der to govern well, within His precepts, and according to His perfect will." ORMER TEXAS GOVERNOR RICK PERRY AND CURRENT TEXAS LT. GOVERNOR Dan Patrick were instrumental this year in the Capitol Ministries® launch of a discipleship ministry to Legislators and constitutional officers in the great state of Texas. F Hamilton Pool sink hole texas capital: Aus n population: 27,862,596 governor: Greg Abbo legislature: 181 Members Dr. David Smith Ministry Leader Texas State Capitol