Contact: Peggy Nienaber, 202-236-0953
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- After 18 years as a missionary to top government officials in Washington, DC, the Reverend Rob Schenck, president of Faith and Action in the Nation's Capital, says there are hopeful signs of a spiritual awakening among elected and appointed officials.
"We American Christians can be a little more like American consumers when it comes to evangelism, especially among politicians -- we want instant results. As with any mission field, though, it requires patience, persistence, and trust in God sometimes over decades -- even centuries -- to see meaningful results. After 18 years of relentless work, I'm just starting to see the fruit of our ministry, and it's wonderful," Rev. Schenck said.
As just one example of this hope, Schenck pointed to the recent announcement that the Congressional Prayer Caucus, a voluntary group of lawmakers dedicated to recognizing the vital role prayer plays as a fundamental and enduring feature of American life, has, for the first time, reached 100 members, nearly a quarter of the whole House of Representatives. Schenck also noted that the Caucus is bi-partisan and is co-chaired by a Republican and a Democrat.
"Prayer is always a hopeful sign," said Schenck, "and the members of this prayer caucus do more than talk about prayer -- they actually pray together. That has to be good for the future of our country and our civilization."
Schenck said his ministry, Faith and Action, will launch a national campaign to ask Christians to pray with the members of the Caucus and to thank members for "seeking God together at a time when our nation needs divine intervention."
Rev. Rob Schenck (pronounced SHANK) is founder, president, and lead missionary of Faith and Action in the Nation's Capital, America's only Christian outreach to elected and appointed officials located across the street from the US Supreme Court, one block from the US Capitol and ten minutes from the White House. He is available for interviews. Contact Peggy Nienaber at 202-236-0953.
