Capitol Ministries

"Oaks in Office provides a biblically grounded expression for Public Servants to be salt and light in the public square. It is a guidebook for all who have a passion to expand Christ's kingdom and to further the public good. Ralph Drollinger has tested and integrated these biblical truths so they can be applied in the halls of Congress, the steps of the Capitol, and even the gathering places in your home. I pray for the courage of public leaders to read, examine, and engage in living out the challenges of this book, for the good of all and the glory of God." Tom DeVries President/CEO Willow Creek Association 30 CM 2018 | Oaks in Office W HEN THE CHRISTIAN POLITICAL LEADER PLANTS ROOTS FIRMLY IN THE WORD OF GOD, HE IS BUILD- ING A STABLE FOUNDATION THAT WILL PROVIDE THE STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE HE NEEDS TO STAND UN- YIELDING AMID THE BUFFETING WINDS, ASSAILING STORMS, LIGHTNING STRIKES, FLOODS, AND DROUGHTS OF HIS POLITICAL CAREER AND HIS PERSONAL LIFE. We selected Oaks in Office: Biblical Essays for the Political Leader as the title for the collection of Bible studies written specifically for Public Servants aer much thought to how God's Word would fortify and shape the character of the men and women who lead nations — from the city halls of America to the international federal capitols on foreign soil. How can we expect leaders to make decisions in keeping with God's pre- cepts if they do not know the Author of Scripture? e oak tree becomes the mighty oak by sending a taproot deep into the earth to find a dependable source of moisture so it may grow an elaborate root system that spreads beneath the ground up to seven times the width of its leafy crown. ese sturdy and durable roots will bring the tree moisture and nu- trients all its life. So, too, will the Word of God nurture the faithful Christian Public Servant. e first edition of Oaks in Office rolled off the presses this year. is four-volume book set contains 52 of the best essays Capitol Ministries® has published specifically to address the po- litical and the personal lives of political leaders. In-depth and exegetically driven, these essays provide custom applications to the life of a public leader. e essays take the believer on a jour- ney through the Old and New Testaments, offer perspective into the character of biblical leaders, and investigate current social issues through the timeless lens of God's Word. e objective of the essays is to help the political leader come to Christ and thereinaer develop in personal holiness, construct a biblical foundation, form a Christian world view, and increase in faith. ese studies progressively build upon one another to provide a deep and rousing faith walk. Oaks in Office was created to be used by Capitol Ministries® Bible teachers who disciple political leaders around the globe. To make disciples of Jesus Christ, the Word of God must be taught. So then, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God Romans 10:17, NKJV. It is our desire that these biblical essays will help to shape the character and direction of the next generation of political leaders, not only in America, but throughout the world. Our prayer is that these studies will build strong and stalwart oaks in office. oaks in office "We are in our 16th week of Bible study and we are using the Oaks in Office: Biblical Essays for Political Leaders. It's been a great journey so far." Dr. Dan Deshong Ministry Leader to local political leaders in greater Sacramento, CA

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