God's Good News About Politics
Politics are a part of daily life, influencing decisions about power and resources at all levels of society. How should followers of Jesus engage? These resources guide believers to look to Scripture first, shaping our approach to faithful political engagement.
Small Group Bible Studies
This five-session Small Group series explores how God's people have historically engaged with power, justice, and political organization. The Orientation provides a framework for understanding political engagement and sets the stage for the studies. Each session follows a consistent structure: opening question, story, Scripture study, challenge, and closing. Optional "Beyond the Text" sections are designed to engage our current time.
Pre-Session: Orientation
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Session 1: Starting Points - Genesis 1:26-31
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Session 2: Choosing Jesus as King - 1 Samuel 8:10-22
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Session 3: Choosing the Kingdom of God - Luke 4:1-13
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Session 4: Sharing the Shalom of God's Kingdom - Jeremiah 29:4-14
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Session 5: God's Good News About Politics For You - Philippians 1:27, 2:3-11
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All Sessions and Handouts
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Leadership Trainings
This five-session Leadership Training series will give leaders a framework for understanding discipleship in the area of area of politics and civic engagement. Each session follows a consistent structure: opening, discussion, and prayer.
Training 1: Introduction to Political Discipleship
Training 2: The Three-Legged Stool: The Seat
Training 3: The First Leg: Orthopathy ("Right Emotion")
Training 4: The Second Leg: Orthodoxy ("Right Belief")
Training 5: The Third Leg: Orthopraxy ("Right Action")
All Trainings
IVP Book Resources
- Political Visions & Illusions: A Survey & Christian Critique Of Contemporary Ideologies by David T. Koyzis
- The Liturgy Of Politics: Spiritual Formation For The Sake Of Our Neighbor by Kaitlyn Schiess
- Faithful Politics: Ten Approaches To Christian Citizenship And Why It Matters by Miranda Zapor Cruz
- What Are Christians For?: Life Together At The End Of The World by Jake Meador and Karen Swallow Prior
- Uncommon Decency: Christian Civility In An Uncivil World by Richard J. Mouw
Special thanks to Caroline Lancaster, Christy Gates, and Heather Wilson for their contributions to this project.
