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its CivicReach® ministry is not about politics," Dr. Dan said. "It is about shar- ing Christ with our government leaders and appointed officials. It is consistent with our mission to reach all people of Sacramento for Christ. ey said, 'is is a perfect outreach for us.'" Working with a professional video production company, Dr. Dan is super- vising the creation of a multi-part vid- eo series that will be used to train local Ministry Leaders. e series will feature an edited version of a Capitol Minis- tries® training seminar that was present- ed to local Ministry Leader candidates earlier this year. Also nearing completion is the book, Oaks in Office, Biblical Essays for Political Leaders, a compilation of 52 Bible studies that Capitol Ministries® has published over the course of 21 years specifically for political leaders. Oaks in Office will be the main curriculum for CivicReach®. ese biblical essays were selected as the best among of the hundreds of studies that Capitol Ministries® has pub- lished. ey are designed to mature the Lawmaker in his faith, help him develop a Christian world view, and direct him toward making good personal as well as professional decisions that are based on biblical teachings. e studies include: Liberal eolo- g y's Struggle With Modern Archaeolog y; Coming To Grips With e Religion Of Environmentalism; Should e Believer Be Involved In Politics?; Can You Make e Bible Say What You Want?; and How To Avoid Sexual Temptation and Sin. Eager to see the Sacramento model replicated in other U.S. cities, Dr. Dan encourages others who want to make a change for the better to "Get involved!" E M P O W E R I N G E Q U I P P I N G R E S O U R C I N G Vision Progress Local: 10,000 Ministries in 40,000 Ci es Begun work to launch ministries in civic governments across the United States. " C apitol Ministries ® ' in-depth Bible studies are important because some mes there is an element of resistance for Lawmakers to live out their faith in office due to what they hear about the separa on of church and state. But I always point out that The Cons tu on provides us with freedom of religion and free speech too, and that our na on was founded on biblical principles. Ge ng into the Word of God through Bible studies reminds Lawmakers of their own spiritual roots and increases their awareness of Biblical principles. And too, the Word opens eyes just like it did for me. Years ago I read the Bible preparing to teach Sunday school to teenagers and I went from being poli cally correct to being Biblically correct. And at some point, you hope that the Holy Spirit will convict Lawmakers to apply the Word of God to their own lives and to the laws they enact. Lawmakers need the Gospel and they need the Word of God." Harold M. Me s State Senator Rhode Island District 6 Con nued on next page Local Ministry | CM 2017 29

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