Minister of God

Minister of God: A Romans 13 Discipleship Guide for Elected Officials and Civic Leaders

Public servants carry enormous pressure—from voters, party leadership, media, and activism from every direction. Minister of God reframes that pressure through Romans 13, helping elected officials and civic leaders rediscover their true calling: to serve as God’s ministers for good, avengers against evil, and servants who steward authority for the common good.

What this resource is

• A concise, Scripture-centered workbook built around Romans 13:1–7, designed specifically for elected officials, candidates, staff, and civic influencers.
• Part of FPIW’s Elected Discipleship Series, focused on personal transformation and a distinctly biblical understanding of civil service.

Core biblical framework

The guide walks leaders through three core roles God assigns to governing authorities:

• Ministers of God (for good): Clarifies that rulers exist to praise and bless those who do what is right, not to replace God or “save” the people.
• Avengers of God (against evil): Explains the sober responsibility to punish evil and uphold justice, without mission drift into every demand or pet project.
• Servants of God (through taxes): Recasts “civil servants” as true servants of society who protect safety and order, rather than tyrants or self-serving power holders.

Practical, reflective design

• Short teaching sections unpack types of government, God’s ultimate authority, and how He entrusts and establishes human authority.
• Guided reflection questions help leaders examine how they exercise authority, where they may have taken on roles God never assigned, and how to grow as true servants.
• Prompts invite honest evaluation: How are you ministering to your electorate? How are you ensuring justice? How could simplicity in your role actually make you more effective?

Ideal audiences and uses

• Sitting elected officials at local, county, and state levels who want a clear, biblical job description for their office.
• Candidates and campaign teams seeking to align their platforms and priorities with a Romans 13 worldview.
• Faith-based civic discipleship programs, legislator Bible studies, and leadership cohorts looking for a focused, discussion-ready resource.

Connected to a broader mission

Minister of God aligns with the Family Policy Institute of Washington’s mission to defend and advance biblical values in the public square and to disciple leaders who govern accordingly. By engaging this resource and partnering financially with FPIW and FPIW Action, supporters help equip a new generation of public servants to see themselves not as political celebrities, but as ministers, avengers, and servants of God for the good of the people.