Ecclesiastes 4:9, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.”

Institute on the Constitution

Institute on the Constitution is an educational effort sponsored by the Law Office of Peroutka and Peroutka in Pasadena, Maryland. Our desire is to help individuals across America understand and appreciate their own history and heritage by reacquainting them with the worldview and vision of our Founding Fathers.

We believe that by understanding the way in which the framers of our Constitutional Republic viewed their relationship to God, to other sovereign states, to their families and to each other, we can gain valuable and practical insight into the foundational principles of America.

We encourage all individuals, families, churches, legislatures, civic and other organizations to familiarize themselves with our Constitutional heritage. Armed with the vision of the Founders, we can take an active role in the restoration of our Constitutional Republic.

The Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview

Through the proclamation of truth, leadership training and collaboration with like-minded organizations, The Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview seeks to build and resource a movement of Christians committed to living and defending the Christian worldview. Founded by Chuck Colson.

We work with Christians and Christian organization across the denominational spectrum to advance the Kingdom of God, focusing on the critical issues of our day, such as the sanctity of human life, the defense of marriage, the protection of religious liberty, and the restoration of virtue and ethics to public life.

 

Fully Informed Jury Association

The FIJA mission is to educate Americans regarding their full powers as jurors, including their ability to rely on personal conscience, to judge the merit of the law and its application, and to nullify bad law, when necessary for justice, by finding for the defendant.

The Fully Informed Jury Association (FIJA) is a nonpartisan public policy research and education organization located in Helena, Montana.

FIJA focuses on issues involving the role of the jury in our justice system and the preservation of the full function of the jury as the final arbiter in our courts of law.

The FIJA mission is to inform all Americans about their rights, powers and responsibilities when serving as trial jurors.

FIJA works to restore the political function of the jury as the final check and balance on our American system of government.

Citizens United

Citizens United is an organization dedicated to restoring our government to citizens’ control.

Through a combination of education, advocacy, and grass roots organization, Citizens United seeks to reassert the traditional American values of limited government, freedom of enterprise, strong families, and national sovereignty and security.

Citizens United’s goal is to restore the founding fathers’ vision of a free nation, guided by the honesty, common sense, and good will of its citizens.

Pennsylvania Family Institute

Their mission is to strengthen families by preserving the traditional, foundational principles and values essential for the well-being of society.

They are a research and education organization devoted to restoring these values to our state and nation.

They produce policy reports, promote responsible citizenship and work to promote unity among pro-family groups.

 

Patriot Pastors Small Groups

Pastors who have responded to the call of God to become Watchmen are encouraged to develop a pastor-to-pastor network dedicated to this all-important call, of raising up a generation of spiritual leaders who will press the spiritual crisis of our day upon the hearts of their people.
Here is a suggested step by step outline for initiating and maintaining a patriot pastor’s network.

This is offered by the Watchmen on the Wall initiative from the Family Research Council.

We are inviting pastors who have responded to the call of God to become Watchmen in communities and regions to develop a pastor-to-pastor network dedicated to this all-important call, of raising up a generation of spiritual leaders who will press the spiritual crisis of our day upon the hearts of their people.

We envision that once a pastor’s network (Ideally 12 but or whatever number the Lord brings together) is launched, that the time for prayer, relationship-building, and united cultural engagement would continue for one year, and then we would encourage intentional efforts to replicate, with each pastor in the network forming his own pastor-to-pastor network. Here is a suggested step by step outline for initiating and maintaining a pastor’s network:

Step One: Pray

Pray and seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance about:

which pastors in your circle of relationships you should invite to the initial meeting
which ministers with whom you should build new relationships and invite
how to establish and strengthen these relationships for the task ahead
Step Two: Invite

Schedule your first meeting within one month for the purpose of sharing the vision for becoming a Watchman with the pastors you are planning to invite.

A. Pre-Meeting Steps:
1. Pray for the right location, time.

2. Contact by personal calls the pastors you feel led to invite.

3. Secure location which should be conducive to privacy and prayer.

4. Follow up with confirming emails, letters, etc. Make sure all relevant information is contained in the communications, such as meeting times, etc.

5. Arrange for meal, hosts, and any additional help you might need with video, etc.

6. Continue to pray over those invited and for the meeting itself.

B. Initial Meeting:
Preparations:

1. Show up early

2. Pray for the meeting before anyone arrives

3. Set up for the meeting (TV, DVD Player, name badges, materials)

4. Greet attendees personally

Sample Agenda: Thursday, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

1. Open with prayer and introductions.

2. Share purpose of meeting and what God said to you at the Washington Briefing and why you are sharing this word with them

3. Show the FRC DVD

4. Ask them to make a commitment to:

Renewing their passion for prayer and re-establishing their church as a house of prayer, pleading with God for revival in His Church and another spiritual awakening in America.

Biblical Citizenship (hold voter registration on the first Sunday in July and/or the Sunday closest to Patriot Day – 9/11, recruit a Culture Impact Team, set up a Culture Impact Center, preach on moral issues, etc.) – see previous section on Mobilization.

5. Call them to a Season of Prayer (emphasis upon hearing what God is saying to them)

6. Share a fellowship meal.

7. Provide FRC materials

8. Decide on a meeting time for the next gathering that will work for most of the pastors. We suggest that you meet by conference call or in person at least once a month with your network.

9. Propose doing a small group study together from the suggested curriculum track on the Pastor’s Portal portion of FRC’s website. FRC is planning to develop its own materials for pastors and churches.

10. Conclude with prayer and fellowship

C. Follow-Up Activities:
1. E-mail a word of thanks for attending and reconfirm meeting time.

2. One week before the next meeting, make a personal call as a reminder.

3. Obtain the small group study and begin familiarizing yourself with the contents and facilitator’s guide

Step Three: Invest

Invest in your band of brothers.

1. Find ways to encourage and serve them. Celebrate with them, weep with them, and above all, pray with and for them.
2. Develop communication with your group by means such as weekly emails, monthly meetings, conference calls, and quarterly meetings, which are effective means of developing relationships.
3. Saturate your times with prayer. Getting pastors to pray together is the key step in advancing God’s corporate purposes for communities, cities and beyond.
4. Challenge these brothers to take action steps that promote the call to be the salt and the light.
5. Encourage open discussion, but discourage any one person from monopolizing the meetings.
6. Promote innovation. God will give strategies to His shepherds for their communities, cities, and regions.
7. Rotate the meetings between pastors.
8. Invite these pastors to the 2008 Watchmen on the Wall Pastors Briefing. If God has enabled you, help financially.
Step Four: Increase

As relationships are developed, the pastors in your group may feel led of the Lord to reach other pastors with the vision of becoming Watchmen for their community and the nation. The goal for replication is one year. In fact, the best introduction for prospective Watchmen is to attend the national or a regional conference. Pastors may have specific burdens which motivate them to action, such as for the protection of the unborn, the biblical definition marriage or our religious liberties. Encourage pastors to develop their own groups of praying pastors who will do battle for the soul of America.

Training Tracks

1. Prayer

Suggested Resources:

The Prayer Saturated Church by Cheryl Saks- The Prayer-Saturated Church provides all the step-by-step, practical help a pastor or prayer leader needs to mobilize, organize, and motivate believers to make their church a house of prayer. Written by a prayer leader who has been in the trenches of local church prayer, The Prayer-Saturated Church will enable any church–no matterthe size–to take prayer to the next level. This comprehensive resource also comes with a CD that contains printable forms–publicity templates, sign-up applications, prayer guides, and more–to promote, encourage, and energize your congregation toward more prayer. (Amazon $13.59)

Fresh Encounter – (Video Driven) Fresh Encounter consists of two six-session studies that explore the biblical requirements for spiritual awakening and revival and then helps a church make application in six key areas.

Begin with Member Book 1, the first six-week study, which focuses on revival from a biblical and historical perspective. Includes brief daily assignments. (6 sessions). Member Book 2 summarized the video messages for the second six-week study and helps participants spiritually evaluate the quality of their relationships with Christ. (6 sessions) 12 week study with 6 videos (Blackaby.org $99.95)

Disciples Prayer Life – A 13-week, in-depth course that guides Christians to develop an intimate and effective prayer life. Each week’s material is divided into five days of individual study which not only teaches but guides learners to practice the principles of prayer daily. A thorough leaders’ guide is provided to facilitate small group sessions for sharing insights and praying together. Each small group session is designed for one to two hours. Scripture memory cards are also included. No matter where you are in your walk with God, you can develop a deeper, more intimate relationship with Him. Disciple’s Prayer Life will show you the way. (Lifeway.com 14.95)

2. Biblical Worldview

The Truth Project (Video Driven) – The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group curriculum comprised of 12 one-hour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett. This home study is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life. (thetruthproject.org $119)

How Now Shall We Live (Video Driven) – Author Chuck Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship Ministries, issues a radical challenge for Christians to go beyond salvation to understand Christianity as the ultimate truth. This resource offers a practical means of understanding everything in the world around us, not just the Bible and our faith.By examining everything from education to politics to music to family, Colson introduces methods that will equip believers to represent Christian principles and answer difficult questions in any encounter. This interactive study guide contains daily Bible study lessons for the eight weeks of the study, plus four optional weeks that cover specific applications of the Christian worldview. Make sure each participant in your group has a copy to take full advantage of this daily study. ($149.95 Liveway.com)

3. Biblical Positions on Moral Issues Debated in the Public Square

Todays Conflict, Tomorrows Crisis Books And Leader’s Guide – Dr. D. James Kennedy addresses in a practical way how Christians can apply biblical principles to every area of life and still experience the freedom and richness we desire. He answers questions about Christian ethics, fulfilling relationships, and what the future holds for those in Christ. (reclaimamerica.org – $25 for 5 copies of Today’s Conflict, Tomorrows Crisis book and a Leader’s Guide)

4. Judeo-Christian Heritage

Restoring America Series (Video-Driven) – Peter Marshall who wrote the Light and the Glory teaches through America’s Christian Heritage The segments are entitled: Introduction; Christopher Columbus: The Missionary Explorer; The Pilgrims: The True Founders of America (Parts I-II); The Puritans and the American Covenant (Parts I-III); The Christian Faith of the Founding Fathers (Parts I-V); The Christian Principles of the Constitution; The False Issue of the Separation of Church and State (Parts I-II); Restoring America: How Can We Begin? (Parts I-II); and How Can Revival and Restoration Come? (Parts I-III). Twenty 30 minute segments. (petermarshallministries.com – $90.00 – leader’s and student’s guides are forthcoming)

Role of Pastors in Civil Government (DVD) – David Barton examines the Biblical teachings that caused generations of Christians to believe it was their duty to be involved with government. Discover how the actions of a few dedicated Christians changed the course of a nation. There are a number of other videos and books that will be of interest. (wallbuilders.com 19.95)

5. Practical Action Steps

101 Ways to Reclaim America: Want to get involved but don’t know how? Reclaiming America for Christ is not an overnight activity–that’s why this booklet contains 101 different ways for you to get started. This completely updated, one-stop resource provides all the details and contact information you need to start making a positive difference in your community today! (reclaimamerica.org $5.00)

iVoteValues.org Voter Tool Kit and Resource Guide – Basics on Christian responsibility to vote (iVoteValues.org)

FAQs

Q-What if I cannot get 12 pastors to join me in my network

A-While 12 is the ideal, some pastors will have more and others will have less in their network, also realize it may take time to build your network based upon your relationship with other pastors.

Q-Are you asking us to get involved in partisan politics?

A-Absolutely not. This is a call to form a Watchmen network is something with far more eternal significance. A recent poll conducted by the a national polling firm for the Culture and Media institute [http://www.cultureandmediainstitute.org/specialreports/pdf/NationalCulturalValues.pdf ] clearly shows that Americans believe our nation is in moral decline (74%) but only 36% believe we should live by God’s principles of right and wrong. There is recognition of a problem but an inability to see the solution. FRC realizes that our nation must experience repentance and revival if the culture decline in America is to be reversed. Therefore the Watchmen network is first and foremost a call to prayer. It is second of all a call to actively engage government. Christians must be salt and light in every realm of society, which includes government. We must work for public policy that reflects biblical truth, we should encourage and support Christians in public office, and we must personally serve the needy in our communities.

Q-What about the “Separation of Church and State?”

A-This is a misleading argument repeatedly trumpeted by secularists who denounce biblical morality and truth. As you probably know this often repeated mantra appears no where in our founding documents or governing documents. However, let us be clear, no one, especially bible believing Christians are calling for a state church. We do not believe any Church should rule over the State or the State over any Church, they were both created by God to fulfill separate but interrelated purposes. What is really meant by this phrase is a separation of God from government or Christians from the public square. This we unapologetically reject. We believe that since God ordained government (Rom. 13:1), He would want His people to influence it. After all, government is one of the spheres we should impact in our role as “the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world” (Matt. 5:13, 16). Active engagement is also a legitimate contemporary application for Christians in America of what the Lord Jesus called for when He commanded: “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s” (Matt. 22:21).

Q-Are you asking pastors to submit to another pastor’s spiritual authority?

A-No. What we are asking is that pastors enter into a relationship with fellow pastors for concerted prayer mutual-encouragement, and unity of purpose in bringing godly influence to public policy. The initiating pastor does have the benefit of experiencing the Watchmen Briefing and has something to impart to those who have not attended.

Q-Should we network with pastors of our own fellowship or denomination or should we try to connect with others?

A-Do both. We realize that getting pastors to build “bridges” with other pastors from different traditions and denominations can be quite difficult, but most Bible-believing pastors would agree that the Church of Jesus Christ is in dire need of revival and that America needs a radical turning toward God. There is too much common ground and too great a need not to link arms together.

Q-Is this one of those “ecumenical” efforts designed to get pastors to drop their doctrinal and denominational distinctives?

A-No. Pastor Alec Rowlands, who founded Sound the Alarm in Washington state after attending the first Watchmen on the Wall briefing, has nearly 1,000 pastors in his network representing a wide range of denominational and non-denominational churches. While they are one in their mission to pray and join together for united action, the pastors relate to one another without compromising the identity, vision or mission of their various and diverse individual churches.”

Q – Is the host pastor automatically going to become the spokesmen for the pastors (and by extension, their churches) in the network?

A- No. As Pastor Bob Emrich, who founded the Maine Jeremiah Project after attending the first Watchmen on the Wall briefing states to pastors in Maine, “We are not trying to be your voice, we only want to help you develop your own voice.”

Q – Will these networks of pastors be under the direction of FRC and carry the name of FRC?

A – No. FRC sees its role to come along side of local pastors and serve them. We are here to affirm our nation’s need for its spiritual leaders, encourage those spiritual leaders and equip them with the best information available on the key issues of our day. We want to help, but we are not called to equip the saints for the work of the ministry – the spiritual leaders are.

Liberty Counsel

Liberty Counsel is an international nonprofit litigation, education, and policy organizations dedicated to advancing religious freedom, the sanctity of life, and the rights of the family.

Liberty Counsel has hundreds of advocates around the world.

Patriot Christians should unite as individuals and as a church as partners in the fight to preserve our God-given rights and freedoms.

 

Family Research Council

Since 1983, Family Research Council (FRC) has advanced faith, family and freedom in public policy and the culture from a Christian worldview.

FRC’s team of seasoned experts promotes these core values through policy research, public education on Capitol Hill and in the media, and grassroots mobilization.

We review legislation, meet with policymakers, publish books and pamphlets, build coalitions, testify before Congress, and maintain a powerful presence online and in the print and broadcast media.

Through our outreach to pastors, we equip churches to transform the culture.

County Sheriff Brigades of Pennsylvania

A group of citizens devoted to supporting our Sheriffs as they uphold their solemn oath of office to preserve and protect the inalienable rights of “We The People” in Pennsylvania.

Their purpose is to provide and promote educational resources, civic interaction and networking between the Sheriff’s Office and the citizenry. It is the people of this great nation who must become educated and united on a county level to preserve and protect this country, one sheriff at a time.

The Sheriff is the Chief Peace Officer in his County. Within his jurisdiction, the Sheriff has more power and authority than the Governor and the President of the United States.

The Sheriff has the power to deem a law or regulation unconstitutional and therefore invalid. It is his sworn duty to protect the people and stop tyranny at the County line.

 

Bible Verses about Partnership

1 Corinthians 3:9, “For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field, God’s building.”

Ecclesiastes 4:9, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.”

2 Thessalonians 2:15, “So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.”

Matthew 12:50, “For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”

1 Corinthians 1:10, “I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.”

John 17:21, “That they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”

Ezekiel 37:17, “And join them one to another into one stick, that they may become one in your hand.”

Ephesians 4:1-6, “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, …”

Amos 3:3, “Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet?”

Ephesians 5:11, “Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.

Acts 2:47, “Praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.”