Capitol Ministries

All in Authority 47 W hen the Christian political leader plants roots firm- ly in the Word of God, he is building a stable foun- dation that will provide the strength and endurance he needs to stand unyielding amid the buffeting winds, assail- ing storms, lightning strikes, floods, and droughts that will inevitably arise in his political career and his personal life. We selected Oaks in Office: Essential Bible Studies for Political Leaders as the title for the collection of extensive and in-depth Bible studies that Ralph Drollinger has writ- ten 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. Ralph oen observes, "How can we expect leaders to make decisions in keeping with God's precepts 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 and nutrition. With the benefit of this constant source of nourishment, it grows beneath the ground and spreads out up to seven times the width of its leafy crown. ese sturdy and dura- ble roots will bring the tree moisture and sustenance all its life. So, too, will the Word of God nurture the faithful Christian public servant throughout his life. e original Oaks in Office was a four-volume set that contained 52 Bible studies. is year we are working to add 24 additional chapters to the book to include a 12- part series on the fundamentals of the faith and a variety of other Bible studies that pertained to economics and governance. e revised edition is expected to be pub- lished in 2023. Oaks in Office contains the most pertinent in-depth Bible studies Capitol Ministries has published, specifically addressing the faith needs of political public servants. Comprehensive and exegetically driven, these studies provide custom applications to the life of a pub- lic servant. e studies take the believer on a journey through the Old and New Testaments, offer perspective into the character of biblical leaders, and investigate cur- rent social issues through the timeless lens of God's Word. e objective is to help the political leader come to Christ and thereaer develop in personal holiness, construct a biblical foundation, form a Christian worldview, and in- crease in faith and personal courage. e studies in Oaks in Office are taught by Capitol Min- istries Bible teachers around the globe who are making disciples of Jesus Christ. So then, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God, Romans 10:17 (NKJV). It is our desire that these Bible studies will help to shape the character and direction of the next generation of po- litical leaders, not only in America, but throughout the world. Our prayer is that these studies will build strong and stalwart oaks in office. "Our nation was built upon the Word of God. Our founders and the people they governed understood they must be led by godly people who, while imperfect themselves, strived to build a country based on God's perfection. Today, in a country where God's Word is under constant attack, we need mighty oaks to serve in all levels of government—men and women of courage and commitment who will stand for the principles and values our nation was founded upon. Ralph Drollinger's book Oaks in Office clearly lays out who is needed and what is needed to guide our nation to greatness so we can be the light of the world that God intended us to be." (Matthew 20:26) Dan Patrick Lieutenant Governor, Texas all in authority Rediscover the missional priority of the Church. Throughout the Bible, a high priority is placed on reaching political leaders for God. Learn what the Bible says about how the Church should equip and impact the State.

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