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Greg Baker leads the Church Ambassador Network in the state of Iowa and the Daniel Impact, a ministry effort that now spans 14 states and is inspiring the church to engage government for the advance of God’s kingdom. Greg is a return guest, and much has happened since the last time I spoke with him on the podcast. In this episode, I asked him to share an update on the growth of the Daniel Impact movement around the country as well as some remarkable developments in church-state partnerships in the state of Iowa.
Greg grew up in Earlham, Iowa, and is a 2009 graduate of the University of Iowa. His inspiration to make a difference in government began in his high school years. His passion stemmed from the strategy necessary to pass legislation and to win elections. But Greg’s pursuits in government were transformed by his acceptance of Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in April 2010. His focus took a sharp turn from self and political party to becoming an ambassador of Christ in the halls of government.
Key Takeaways:
- The growth of the Daniel Impact, including the states that have joined the movement since our last conversation (including the great state of Texas).
- The importance of faithfulness over a long period of time in whatever ministry God has called you into.
- Some remarkable developments in church-state partnerships in the state of Iowa.
- Why Iowa developed and passed a “fictive kin” bill to address the issue of foster care.
- Lessons from the multiplication of the ministry in Iowa through the Daniel Impact.
- Greg’s new podcast, “The Shepherd King,” and why he launched it.
- Why Greg and his team have invested over 16,000 hours of ministry into the Iowa statehouse.