Capitol Ministries

18 CM 2019 | State Capitols CALIFORNIA A phrase is engraved on a prominent building at the California State Capitol complex: "Bring me men to match my mountains," it says. Bold and rugged, steadfast and strong, men with charac- ter and dedication who stand unwavering amid the tempests and upheavals of life. To that we add Bible-teaching evan- gelists who are biblically reliant, purposeful, and committed in their determination to lovingly share God's Word with believers and seekers alike. ese are the men we recruit as ministry leaders to teach God's Word to the world's politi- cal leaders. We found such a man in Mike Shreve who, since 2015, has ministered to members of the California legisla- ture from all political parties and capitol staff. With an emphasis on ministry, discipleship, and evange- lism, Pastor Shreve ministers to about 250 people a week. Daily, he emails a Scripture with a picture he has taken on his travels. Once, the Scripture "Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it" (Psalm 127:1) reso- nated with so many people that Pastor Shreve printed ban- ners and distributed them in the capitol. en House Mi- nority Leader Brian Dahle (now a senator) was among many who placed the banner above his office door as a reminder of Whom it is he serves. Pastor Shreve leads a brown-bag lunch Bible study for up to 30 Capitol staff. He delivers his writ- ten Bible study to dozens of senators and assemblymen and leads the study to those available to meet with him in their offices one or two at a time. Aer laying a firm foundation and building strong relationships, Pastor Shreve is nearing his initial objective of creating a sit-down weekly legislative Bible study. He has begun meeting with five dedicated and godly senators and representatives whom he has discipled for years. rough this core group, Pastor Shreve is praying that God will bless the study with growth. Before joining with Capitol Ministries® Pastor Shreve, or Mountain Mike, as he is widely known for his prowess in mountain climbing, founded the Ultimate Wilderness Ad- ventures ministry and led believers on week-long backpack trips to worship the Creator in His glorious creation. Now leading Bible studies to public servants, Pastor Shreve said, "I am a shepherd. at is who God wired me to be. I've been up in the mountains shepherding a few sheep, and now God is bringing me down to the valley to shepherd giants." Valley view at Yosemite National Park with El Capitan and Bridalveil Falls capital: Sacramento population: 39.5 million governor: Gavin Newsom legislature: 120 members Mike Shreve State Director, California California State Capitol

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