Capitol Ministries

22 "Without a doubt, the Members Bible Study is one of the most important hours of my week. Hearing the Word and spending time with other believers is a wonderful way to center my day and professional walk on Christ." Sonny Perdue Chancellor of the University of Georgia Former Governor of Georgia Former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture W hen the men and women who lead our nation study God's Word regularly and consistently in weekly Bible studies, leaders are being created—oaks in office—who are empowered by the Holy Spirit to act biblically and to bring every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. With roots planted deeply in the truth of the Scriptures, legislators and policy makers will reap fruit in their own lives and govern our nation well. Launching discipleship ministries to all three branches of our federal government in Washington, D.C., has been an objective of Ralph and Danielle's since 1996 when they founded Capitol Ministries. e first D.C. ministry was created in 2010 when Ralph established a Bible study to U.S. representatives. In 2015, he established a separate study for U.S. senators in part because many representatives had le the House for successful Senate bids and requested their own study. Upward movement continued in 2017 when many congressmen were appointed to White House Cabinet positions and requested their own Cabinet Bible Study. Answering their call, Ralph launched the White House Cabinet Bible Study— lauded as the first of its kind in 200 years. In 2020 Ralph established the weekly Bible study for White House senior staff. Now out of office, the former cabinet and senior staff members continue to meet every week for Bible study with Ralph via the internet. is year the D.C. studies experienced considerable growth in attendance as legislators and policy makers sought God's guidance amid increasing political unrest. e truth of God's Word provides a stalwart anchor amid political turbulence. In addition to the three hour-long weekly studies that he leads in person, Ralph also writes and distributes 52 Bible studies every year that specifically address the personal, professional, and faith needs of public servants. ese studies are also emailed to 20,000 people around the globe who request them. Many of the studies examine contemporary social issues through Scripture including war, abortion, government entitlement programs, racism, illegal immigration, the environment, deficit spending, and tax policies. Other studies address a public servant's personal and faith struggles, including pride, the use of alcohol, prayer, wise decision making, how to choose a good pastor, the husband-and-wife relationship, and parenting. e primary goal of these studies is to create disciples of Jesus Christ and to arm the public servant with the Word of God so that he is equipped to be faithful in every circumstance. rough these ministries, the Word of God is shaping hearts, molding minds, and building strong men and women in Christ. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. P s a l m 3 3 :1 2 washington, d.c., ministries

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