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Oaks in Office: Biblical Essays for Political Leaders
Oaks in Office: Biblical Essays for Political Leaders
Oaks in Office: Biblical Essays for Political Leaders
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Oaks in Office: Biblical Essays for Political Leaders is a collection of fifty-two essays, in six parts through four volumes, intended for a year’s study. All six parts and four volumes are included in this single-volume e-version. Written for Public Servants, the objective of Oaks in Office is to develop leaders through Scripture—in political office and in life. These comprehensive essays drill deep and wide into the Word of God to disciple and mature you in your faith, as your reliance upon Jesus Christ grows. Through consistent immersion in Scripture, you develop a fruitful spiritual life as you become more Christlike. You gain new insight into thorny contemporary social issues by examining them through the lens of Scripture. Rounding out the teaching, rich pastoral guidance strengthens your personal life by providing a Biblical perspective on marriage, children, and family. Most importantly, through the Oaks in Office journey you will grow in knowledge, righteousness, and faith, and come to more fully understand what God expects of you as a leader. This book is written by the man who teaches the Bible to leaders of nations, and this is what he is teaching them.

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Release dateFeb 13, 2019
ISBN9781946497406
Oaks in Office: Biblical Essays for Political Leaders
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Ralph Drollinger

Ralph is a third-generation Californian who grew up in La Mesa, a suburb of San Diego. At 7’1” he played basketball for legendary Coach John Wooden at UCLA and was the first player to go to four NCAA Final-Four Tournaments. During both his junior and senior years he was an Academic All-American, graduating with a degree in ecosystems. He earned his Master of Divinity degree from The Master’s Seminary some years later.After college, he turned down several NBA opportunities in order to play with Athletes in Action, touring the world and preaching the Gospel during the halftimes of their games. After four years with Athletes in Action he played briefly with the Dallas Mavericks as the first player they signed in the NBA expansion draft in 1980.After his basketball days, he served in sports ministry as the director of the trade organization of America’s sports ministry movement, Sports Outreach America. Ralph and his wife Danielle founded Capitol Ministries® in 1996 in the California State Capitol as a ministry to Members of the California Legislature. Capitol Ministries® has birthed dozens of ministries in capitols throughout the United States and the world.In 2010 Ralph and Danielle launched Capitol Ministries® in Washington DC, where Ralph now teaches separate weekly Bible studies to Members of the White House Cabinet, Senate, and House.Ralph and Danielle share three grown children, John, Susan, and Scott, and seven grandchildren.

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