Welcome to
LIBERTY PASTORS OF WEST MICHIGAN
Who are Liberty Pastors of West Michigan?
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We are an association of patriotic Michigan clergy who have convened to support, challenge, and reform civil government. Early American history documents the crucial role of courageous pastors who guided our Founding Fathers on biblical principles of governance, freedom, and freedom of religion. These fearless clerics were called the "Black Robed Regiment" by the King of England. He blamed these men of the cloth for America's decision to become free from British tyranny.
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Today pastors and churches are called upon again to proclaim the voice of liberty. Our nation is going down a destructive path that leads to the loss of personal freedoms. Civil government secures God given freedoms and freedom of religion. We choose to join resources now so future generations can live successfully and fruitfully under proper civil government.
OUR VISION
Restoring biblical guidance to civil government
OUR MISSION
To educate, equip, and engage Christian leaders and churches to restore a clear understanding of Biblical citizenship.
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When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. (Proverbs 29:2 NKJV)
You are invited to join Liberty Pastors of West Michigan!
Why join?
I remember well the day I stood up on a Sunday morning and repented before my church for not teaching them about biblical principles of civil government and how to engage the political world with the gospel. There are many reasons why I didn’t engage this subject (never taught it in my home church or seminary) but no excuses. I vowed before my congregation that I would educate myself so I could help them approach civil government confidently from a biblical and historical perspective.
I began reading books from Christian historians that presented a biblical world view of many of our founding fathers who were schooled by theologically sound pastors who boldly stood for freedom and freedom of religion.
The more I read, the more I realized we were once again faced with a tyranny of a different kind: socialism, communism, critical race theory, historical revisionism, cancel culture, and gender confusion that results in recruiting our young kids to embrace homosexuality and transgenderism. In other words, the entire woke culture is at war with Christianity. Heroic Christian leaders and pastors led the opposition against King George III during the Revolutionary War. Today, bold pastors are essential to educate, equip, and engage people in the political arena.
I can give biblical guidance to our church, but a team of pastors is needed to bring biblical instruction to our country and state. I am part of Liberty Pastors of West Michigan so we can unite our strengths and resources to make a greater impact in our culture. The Liberty Pastors have influenced school boards, precinct delegates, country commissioners, and state elected positions. They also have goals to influence people to run for the U.S. House and Senate. I see this as a movement that will assure future generations of liberty and freedom of religion. I have 24 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren (and growing). I am fighting for them and our future generations.
Our team would be glad to visit with pastors and Christian leaders who would like to learn more about Liberty Pastors of West Michigan.
- Pastor Keith Hemmila
Core Values of the Liberty Pastors of West Michigan
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There is one true God (Deuteronomy 6:4-9).
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We therefore are committed to a biblical worldview.
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When the American founders referenced the CREATOR they specifically meant the God of Holy Scripture.
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The Bible is God's inerrant Word and the final authority on every subject (2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21).
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Marriage is between a man and a woman. A godly marriage and family are the building blocks of a stable civilization (Genesis 1-2, Mark 10:6-9).
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Receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior is the only way to have peace with God and the gift of eternal life (John 3:16, 6:47, 14:6).
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The church needs leaders who know how to bring Biblical guidance to culture and government (1 Chronicles 12:32).
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The church Jesus is building is the conscience of civil government (Mathew 5:13-14, Mathew 28:18-20, 1 Kings 18:21, Genesis 1:27-28).
Crucial Statements of Truth
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God gave civil government to man to be a guardrail for human behavior, but the government in and of itself has no conscience. Scripture provides examples of God's people influencing civil government to fulfill its proper function.
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We the People of the United States of America are the source of government's legitimacy. Therefore, people must be informed and moral to fulfill this function.
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Proper American civil government secures God given individual civil liberties.
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If Christians do not get involved with politics, there will be no revival (quote by a famous American Christian revivalist). We cannot abdicate our responsibility like the German pastors and churches in the 1930s. We will courageously embrace these challenges to bring revival in churches and awakening in the culture.
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God has historically used anointed Christian leaders to preach the gospel, expose tyranny, and expand legitimate freedoms.
General Action Points for Liberty Pastors
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Preach the Gospel fearlessly.
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Provide leadership for voters and encourage voter participation.
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Build relationships with community leaders and elected officials.
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Connect pastors and Christian leaders for prayer and action.
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Partner with organizations in West Michigan to build strong relationships.
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Show up with overwhelming presence and support for businesses, churches, schools, or clinics who are under spiritual attack.
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Encourage pastors, Christian leaders, and church members to run for political offices.
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Be prepared and available to engage moral and spiritual issues that affect our culture.
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Expose tyranny from the pulpit and underscore violations of citizens' Constitutional rights.