Bible Study Helps Nebraska Senators Be Their Best Selves

“When we gather to study the Bible, it helps us to improve as Senators and be the best version of ourselves.

“In studying God’s Word, we are able to reflect on biblical lessons and apply them to our lives to ensure that we are making the best decisions for the people we serve rather than selfish decisions that benefit us politically.

“The lessons of the Bible are definitely relevant for today.

“We just finished studying the life of David and Perry Gauthier did such a great job teaching the history that helped us understand what life was like when David lived, and the decisions he made, both the good as well as the bad.

“Every week Perry’s teachings from the Bible help us as Senators. Both he and his wife, Faith, do such a great job.

“All those lessons we learn, with the guidance of God, help us make decisions that are truly for the good of the people.

“I was elected in November 2017, this is the beginning of my third year in office, and last year I attended the Bible study after talking to other Senators who were very excited about it, and I’m glad I did. This year I hosted it.”

Nebraska State Senator Michael McDonnell, District 5

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Bruce Westerman

U.S. Representative, Arkansas
4th Congressional District

Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.“ Capitol Ministries provides weekly opportunities for members of Congress to break bread in fellowship but more importantly, to take a deep dive into the spiritual nourishment of the Word of God. The commitments that Ralph and Danielle make to organize and lead our Thursday morning studies are testaments to their heart for service, and it’s a highlight of my week to attend. I encourage all members who desire to grow their knowledge and relationship with God and to grow closer to fellow believers to give the Bible study a try.

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Dr. Dan DeShong

As CapMin’s Director of Local Government Ministries, I am seeking qualified candidates to establish weekly Bible studies to city and county elected and appointed public servants across the United States. I also led the first LGM Bible study to city and county commissioners in the greater Sacramento, CA area. I taught the curriculum, Oaks in Office: Biblical Essays for Political Leaders, which contains the most pertinent Bible studies Ralph Drollinger, President and Founder of Capitol Ministries, has authored to meet the spiritual, personal, and professional needs of Christian legislators over his more than 25 year ministry. Our Sacramento group is still meeting to study the Bible and we are studying Oaks in Office a second time.

The experience was exhilarating to say the least! None of us had any idea that the Bible had so much to say about immigration, parenting, racism, deficit spending, and other contemporary issues. One elected official had planned to leave politics and now he says, “No wonder God has me in this position!“

As Christians, we sort of take biblical precepts and doctrines for granted, but when the issues are broken out in specific chapters like Ralph has done in Oaks in Office, they become very clear and very real.

This first group was pretty excited about this study and will be sharing their story with city and county commissioners around the country. Who knows where God will take this?

Ministries to local government public servants have been planted in California, Texas, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Oregon, Idaho, Missouri, Ohio, and in dozens of provinces and territories in European nations.

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