CIVIL SOCIETY & SELF-GOVERNMENT
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. ~ Proverbs 29:2
NEWS, ESSAY & OPINION
SERMONS & VIDEOS
TRAINING
GOVERNMENT 101 FOR CITIZENS OF MICHIGAN
The goal of this training is to educate the citizens of Michigan about their executive, legislative and judicial government representation from the precinct to the federal level. Exercises throughout will help you identify the geopolitical units you live in, track down the laws you are subject to, and develop a full list of your elected officials to watch, contact and ultimately hold accountable.
Find RESOURCES related to Government 101 for Citizens of Michigan HERE.
POLITICAL PARTIES: ORIGINS, PLATFORMS & STRUCTURES
The structures of the major political parties vary form one another and from state and state. This training reviews the origin and platform of the national party and then explains the party structure and operations within the state of Michigan. Exercises throughout will help you identify your party representation.
Find RESOURCES related to the Political Parties HERE.
ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER: SIX LESSONS
Robert’s Rules of Order is a set of meeting procedure rules that helps groups hold orderly meetings where the majority makes decisions and the rights of the minority are protected. It is the parliamentary procedure most commonly used in the political realm – at local government meetings, school board meetings, party committee meetings and party conventions. It is critical that members of each of these bodies – elected officials, committee members and delegates – learn these rules and be comfortable using them to conduct business.
Find RESOURCES related to Robert’s Rules of Order HERE.
NEXT LEVEL TRAINING & RESOURCES
RESOURCES
BIBLICAL CITIZENS
Check My Vote: Cleaning up the Michigan Qualified Voter File: Audit My Address, Audit Voting History, Election Integrity Scorecards, Fraud Analysis Reports
Michigan Voter Information Center: Search the Secretary of State site for your precinct number and location, as well as the candidates on your ballot in an upcoming election
Biblical Voter: Election tools and voter guides
Patriot Academy: Leadership Congress, Constitution Coach, Biblical Citizenship, Constitutional Defense, Speakers, Curriculum
Salt & Light Global: Legislative Watchdogs focused on Freedom of Religion, Sanctity of Life, Traditional Marriage & Family, Parent-Controlled Education & Government Accountability
SLG Resource Library including Michigan Legislative Updates & Trackers
Michigan Campaign Finance Records: Follow the money received and spent by candidates, party committees and political action committees
Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates by Matthew Trewhella
Professor Wayne Grudem: Books, articles, video and audio
Sermon Audio By Topic: Find sermons relating to Civil Society and Self-Government
PASTORS & CHURCH LEADERS
Michigan Lighthouse Ministries: Partnering with pastors to educate, encourage, and mobilize their congregations to stand up, speak up, and show up
Liberty Pastors of West Michigan: Michigan clergy who have convened to support, challenge, and reform civil government
Pastor Austin Kreutz: Podcasts, videos and newsletters from one of Michigan’s Liberty Pastors
Wall Builders: Helping church leaders, educators and legislators remember and preserve the true history of our great nation
Salt & Light Council: National level training and equipping of Christians to be salt and light
Liberty Counsel: Legal resources
CONSTITUTIONS, LAWS & RULES
Center for Self Governance: Online Training Courses – Constitutions, Civics & Local Government, Political Leadership
GOVERNMENT SITES & LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT MAPS
County Information: Estimated Population, County Government Sites