Capitol Ministries

30 Many nations remain openly hostile to Christianity, yet our Directors in those regions continue steadfastly proclaiming the Word of God. In many cases, relationships must be cultivat- ed slowly and carefully—through visits, conversa- tions, faithful presence, and fellowship. Upon this relational foundation, discipleship Bible studies are prayerfully established. Kumar Praja, our Asia Director, offers this per- spective: "It is quite difficult for us to reach out in the political arena because many Asians are Mus- lims, followed by Buddhists and Hindus. ere are very few Christians. Some Asian countries are communist or monist, meaning they do not be- lieve in God but rather in science. But the Lord is helping us to approach slowly." Despite these challenges, under God's sover- eign leading, ministries to national leaders in for- eign nations have expanded significantly in recent years—from 60 nations to more than 80 nations. In 2025, Capitol Ministries conducted four inter- national Training Conferences in Italy, Zambia, the Dominican Republic, and Texas, equipping Ministry Leaders from 38 countries to establish and strengthen ministries at the local and state lev- els of government. "e year 2025 can be summarized as the in- credible expansion of Capitol Ministries around the world," said Brian Hanson, Capitol Ministries International Director. "I do not know of anoth- er ministry that has experienced the exponential growth we have seen in such a short period of time." is expansion reflects the faithful efforts of Capitol Ministries' Directors. ese leaders are entrusted with expanding the ministry within their respective geographic spheres by recruiting Bible-teaching evangelists who are thoroughly vet- ted, trained, and commissioned to establish disci- pleship ministries at all levels of government. Capitol Ministries has divided the world into strategic geographic regions and appointed Direc- tors to expand ministries within the areas where they reside and serve. When the hearts of parliamentarians and pol- icymakers are won to Christ, and they are disci- pled by Bible-teaching evangelists, the Holy Spirit guides them into truth. ey learn God's precepts and principles and begin to think biblically as they shape the trajectory of their nations. It is for this reason that Capitol Ministries takes the Gospel to kings and all who are in authority (1 Timothy 2:2) across the nations of the world. INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES VISION: 200 MINISTRIES IN 200 COUNTRIES PROGRESS: DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES BIRTHED IN MORE THAN 80 FOREIGN FEDERAL CAPITOLS "When I was a teenager, I asked God if He would please use me to change the world. I never knew what that meant, and I wondered if that would be speaking in large stadiums like Billy Graham. God, in His humor and direction, makes your paths straight. He has planted me in a ministry that I could never have imagined, one that has taken me to foreign nations where I've met the leaders of countries. I am an evangelist at heart, and while I will not be speaking before thousands of people like Billy Graham did, I am working with ministry leaders who are affecting the lives of thousands of people across the globe." BRIAN HANSON Global Director State Ministry Leader, Ohio

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