Capitol Ministries, Ralph Drollinger
Issue link: https://www.e-digitaleditions.com/i/1223961
6 CM 2019 | Dependence "T here are a lot of reasons that in-depth Bible studies are important to political leaders. Let me start with the most obvious one, and that is fellowship itself. You can have fellowship over at the bar or the gym and a lot of places, but for people who profess a common faith in Jesus Christ, the opportunity to fellowship together in His name while studying His Word is extremely important, especially for government leaders because there are so many other things that don't bring us together. They emphasize where we're different, particularly in this culture we are living in now, so there is this incredible benefit of being with brothers and sisters who you grow to love and who you share intimate things with, who you love but who hold you accountable, that is invaluable to our political process, in my view, today. But more in particular in the Senate Bible study, we drill down pretty deep. We spend weeks if not on a single verse, then on a single chapter, and several weeks on a specific passage to begin to understand intellectually. Because we are intellectual people, as politicians and government officials, we are naturally intellectually curious. And so, to be able to take that natural intellectual curiosity and apply it to Scripture with the benefit of good teaching, and the additional benefit of collective wisdom of the participants is very rich. And it also allows us to drill down on theology and doctrine and application of Scripture rather than laws and regulations and other things, and there is therapy in that too. Perhaps the most important thing is at the end of the day we have a source of encouragement, and a source of direction and a source of correction, that is really important to the decisions we make as individuals and as an institution." Kevin Cramer U.S. Senator North Dakota "Capitol Ministries ® has been a blessing to me throughout my first year in Congress. Ralph and Danielle are strong messengers of God's Word. I look forward to our time together each week to share breakfast and deepen my understanding of God's all- powerful love and perfect leadership. The Biblical truths revealed in our meetings help to keep us grounded in our passion for God and His desire for us to become more like Him as a husband, father, friend, and leader. I am so appreciative for their commitment to the Word and the impact it can have on the world." Kevin Hern U.S. Representative, Oklahoma 1st Congressional District