Renaissance Ministries and Politics
by Thomas Lee Abshier, ND
3/29/2025
Renaissance Ministries (RM.com) is a 508(c)(1)(a) non-profit organization that is allowed to engage in political speech and candidate advocacy without jeopardizing its tax-deductible donation status.
The scope of Renaissance Ministries’ areas of intervention is broad, as the intent is to affect the entire soul and heart of the nation and, ultimately, the world. As addressed on this site, the first and foundational layer of intent and purpose of RM.com is personal sanctification (living holy lives pleasing to God, accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior), boldly sharing the gospel story, and telling your story of transformation and inviting two others (family, friends, coworkers, acquaintances) to join you in living holy lives, and supporting each other for the rest of your lives in pleasing God.
Personal transformation and evangelization/sharing/proselytizing are the foundations of national and world transformation. But God also wants and expects us to sanctify our organizations, whether family, professional, community/non-governmental, or governmental. God has created the world as a hierarchical system, with leaders and followers, sheep and shepherds responsible for 10s, 100s, 1000s, and millions. God intended government to be the institution of leadership and enforcement of His Law (Romans 13).
Part of the transformation I experienced as a result of my altered state vision and revelation was the need for sanctified leadership to bring our nation and, ultimately, the world under voluntary submission to the will of God in personal and group righteousness. I first ran for president of the United States in 1988 on the platform of an accountable government. I ran for the US Senate in Oregon in 2004 on an Energy, Righteousness, and Accountablity platform. And I ran for president of the United States in 2024 on the platform of public and private moral rectitude and personal holiness to make America Godly again. I am preparing for my third run for United States president in 2028. My website can be found at www.drthomasforpresident.com.
I support all candidates who overtly acknowledge God of Moses, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as our creator; Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, creator and ruler of the universe; and the Bible as His revelation of His will and nature. I have listed a fairly complete defense of the righteousness of including the God of the Bible as the God of our nation. I have addressed the complex issues of “Separation of Church and State,” which has been deeply misquoted from the Constitution/Bill of Rights as only a prohibition of Congress establishing a religion by law. In all manners of government, policy, and speech, we should openly acknowledge the God of the Bible, the Lordship of Jesus Christ of our nation, and individual worship.
I believe it is possible to win the 2028 Presidential Election if every person who is changed/transformed by the message of the Bible or RM.com commits to sharing and transforming the lives of two friends/family/coworkers/acquaintances within a month. Then, the followers of Christ will grow to 84 million in 26 months. If those followers believe my message and program are good for America, the evangelical effort of sharing the gospel can be paired with a larger action step supporting my candidacy. I am committed to political leadership and to using the democratic processes of our republican government to lead/push/advocate for Godly legislation, Constitutional and Biblical judicial rulings, and an administration of the law in the spirit of holiness in governing our land.
The action steps required to turn this idea into reality are to change your heart and join an RM.com support group in your area or online to maintain and strengthen your faith. Share your faith to win your family and friends to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Become politically informed and active. Join “The Coalition,” the group committed to bringing Godly government into city, county, state, and national office. Enroll all new converts and seasoned/mature Christians to participate in the Coalition. Stay informed. Participate in discussing policy, current events, problems, and Godly solutions.
The goal is to create a permanent political voting block that continues to advocate for Godliness in government. I will be 74 in 2025 and want the Coalition applying its pressure for Godliness in government to outlive me for centuries. If another leader arises who is more articulate and adept at administrating law within the boundaries of righteous law, I will gladly pass the charge of bringing Godly government to our nation to him/her. In the meantime, participate in the forums and support me with ideas and debates over policy and political/economic/moral philosophy issues. We will debate policy and attempt to agree on the best way to implement Godly government in policies/legislation, judicial opinions, and administrative action. Until another leader arises who can take the mantle, I am willing to focus this movement toward implementing a “Righteous Society.” by the force of will, vision, and leadership.
Renaissance Ministries: Faith in Action Through Political Engagement
Renaissance Ministries represents a unique approach to faith-based advocacy, combining spiritual renewal with active political engagement. As a 508(c)(1)(a) non-profit organization, we are distinctively positioned to participate in political discourse and candidate advocacy while maintaining our tax-deductible status.
Our political engagement flows naturally from our foundational mission of personal and societal transformation. We recognize that while individual spiritual renewal is essential, God’s vision for humanity encompasses all aspects of society, including governmental institutions. This holistic approach acknowledges that governmental leadership plays a crucial role in implementing and maintaining Godly principles in society.
Our political advocacy rests on several key principles:
- Biblical Foundation
- Recognition of the God of Moses, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
- Acknowledgment of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
- Application of Biblical principles to governance
- Grassroots Transformation
- Personal sanctification as the foundation
- Community-based support groups
- Relationship-based evangelism
- Network multiplication through personal connections
- Systematic Change
- Engagement at all levels of government (local to national)
- Support for candidates who openly acknowledge Biblical principles
- Development of policy positions based on Biblical wisdom
- Creation of lasting political influence through “The Coalition”
- Long-Term Vision
- Building a permanent voting bloc committed to Godly governance
- Developing future leadership
- Creating sustainable political momentum
- Establishing enduring institutional change
Renaissance Ministries’ political advocacy represents a strategic approach to implementing Biblical principles in governance while respecting constitutional frameworks. We seek to create lasting change through democratic processes, combining spiritual renewal with practical political action.
Through this integrated approach, we work toward a society where faith and governance work in harmony to create a more righteous and just nation. Our political advocacy is not merely about winning elections, but about transforming the heart of our nation through both spiritual renewal and political engagement.