Capitol Ministries

International | CM 2019 31 C apitol Ministries' envisions in-depth Bible studies for state government office holders in all 50 U.S. States and across Canada and as our North America Director, Perry Gauthier is charged with realizing that objective. A primary responsibility is recruiting Bible teaching evan- gelists to create CapMin discipleship ministries to political leaders in states that do not have them. Coupled with that is finding Christian public servants to sponsor the studies, pro- vide a meeting place, and invite their colleagues to attend. From this foundation ministries grow through evangelism and discipleship. Pastor Gauthier is also charged with lead- ing, coaching, training, and praying for existing state minis- try leaders. To accomplish these goals, Pastor Gauthier and Faith, his wife and ministry partner, travel across the United States every year meeting with our Bible teachers and cul- tivating relationships with faith leaders and public servants alike. e Gauthiers were instrumental in seven new state ministry launches this year. While some inroads have been made in Canada, currently, the United States remains Cap- Min's primary focus. Along with those responsibilities, Pastor Gauthier contin- ues to lead the thriving Nebraska ministry, CapMin's longest continuously led Bible study. It was begun by CapMin in 2002 and Pastor Gauthier has led the ministry since 2008. Under his leadership, consistent attendance has more than doubled to 12 to 18 of the state's 49 Senators. An exeget- ical teacher, Pastor Gauthier authors studies that speak to the personal and professional lives of public servants. is year he taught "Rulers Aer God's Own Heart—e Life of David," which followed last year's topical series, "Good God: Give Us Good Government!" is year CapMin moved its North America headquarters to Austin, Texas and the Gauthiers have divided their time between the two states. Pastor Gauthier is also ministry lead- er for Texas. e move has provided the ministry team the opportunity to build relationships and begin ministering to many leaders in the Lone Star state. A talented Bible teacher also skilled in business, Pastor Gauthier owned an architec- tural firm for 25 years before following a call to ministry. His entrepreneurial background and ministry experience equip Pastor Gauthier for the diversity and the rigors of his many responsibilities. e couple is enthusiastic about their role in helping CapMin further its mission. "I pray that God will bring forth intentional, well-trained disciple-makers who will teach the Word of God in-depth to state leaders," Pastor Gauthier said. "Strategically reaching political leaders with Scripture is vital since, by God's design, they reside in the very nerve centers of culture! Most of Paul's missionary jour- neys were to capital cities." Mount Rushmore NORTH AMERICA Perry Gauthier North America Director State Director, Nebraska and Texas North America Training Conference Miami, Florida December 1–5, 2020 Coming up

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