Randy Adams

Dr. Adams has served on the Capitol Ministries Board of Directors for many years, faithfully contributing to the ministry’s vision and growth. He steps into this role following Ralph Drollinger’s decision to retire from his position after 29 years of leadership.

“When D.C. Members or Governors go to committee hearings on whatever subject, they expect to hear from the best in the world on a given subject. Randy meets that criterion as a deep, wonderful, pastoral Bible teacher who stands on the inerrant, infallible, plenarily inspired, authoritative, immutable Word of God. I am so blessed that God has raised him up for this ministry!” concluded Ralph Drollinger.

Prior to assuming this position, Dr. Adams served for 12 years as Executive Director–Treasurer of the Northwest Baptist Convention, following 27 years of pastoral ministry and leadership in missions and evangelism.

“My goal in Washington, D.C., is simple,” he shared. “To teach God’s Word to men and women in leadership and help them apply it in their work, their families, and their daily lives.”

For Dr. Adams, the mission of Capitol Ministries—to make disciples of Jesus Christ—aligns deeply with his convictions.

“I believe in the biblical truth that we must reach leaders,” he said. “Capitol Ministries isn’t about lobbying or politics; it’s about discipleship—teaching leaders the Word of God, leading them to Christ, and helping them grow in biblical truth that transforms their lives and decisions.”

Dr. Adams was born in Idaho and raised in Montana. His ministerial service is extensive. From 2004 to 2013, he directed the missions and evangelism team for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Over 19 years, he served three congregations as senior pastor, and during the past 20 years he has provided interim pastoral leadership to nine additional churches. His preaching ministry has taken him to International Mission Board conferences in Singapore, India, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Malawi, and Hong Kong.

His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Montana Tech (1983), followed by Master of Divinity (1986) and Doctor of Philosophy (1993) degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. From 2002 to 2012, he served on the Board of Trustees of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, including a term as Board Chairman from 2009 to 2011. He also serves as an adjunct professor, teaching courses in preaching, evangelism and leadership.

Dr. Adams’ scholarly and ministry-related publications include numerous articles on leadership, missions, evangelism, and preaching. Among them are “Preaching from 1 & 2 Thessalonians,” published in the Southwestern Journal of Theology, and Following Jesus From the Beginning, a workbook for new believers that forms part of the MY316 evangelism materials developed under his guidance.

Dr. Adams and his wife, Paula, are the parents of two sons. They will be traveling weekly from their home in Washington State to Washington, D.C., to lead Bible studies with leaders in the House, Senate, and White House Cabinet.

“Every ministry I’ve ever been called to, we’ve felt was a joint calling,” Dr. Adams said. “Wherever Paula is, I’m home.”

Dr. Adams has encouraged fellow believers to partner with them in prayer and support as they begin this new chapter of ministry.