Earlier this month, Debbie and I had the privilege of spending the day in Salina, Kansas, with members of Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregations.

The focus of the day was both simple and important: how can Christians engage public servants in a way that is biblical, gospel-centered, and nonpartisan?

We spent time looking at biblical foundations for engagement, but we also wanted the day to be practical. Rather than simply talking about engagement, the session included demonstration and conversation designed to help participants picture what an actual meeting with a public servant might look like.

That matters because it is one thing to believe Christians should engage those who serve in government. It is another thing to know how to walk into a meeting, listen well, ask thoughtful questions, pray when appropriate, and represent Christ faithfully without turning the conversation into a political argument.

For us, the Salina event was an encouraging opportunity to help bridge that gap.

It also reflected one of the reasons Temporary Ministries exists: to help churches and Christians think carefully about how to live faithfully in every sphere of life—including our relationships with those who serve in government.

If your church, ministry, or group would benefit from a conversation like this, we would be glad to explore what that could look like.

To see more from the Salina event, visit our Presentations page.

— David Beauchamp
Temporary Ministries