The Kingdom of God Is a Government

We often recite “thy kingdom come” without realising the weight of that petition. The Kingdom of God is not just a metaphor for salvation — it is a governance structure (It has laws, values, responsibilities, and an agenda). Isaiah 9:6 speaks of the government being upon His shoulders. Revelation 5:10 reminds us that Christ has made us “a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and we shall reign on the earth.” The word “kingdom” itself speaks of dominion, rule, order, and governance.

That means God has always been interested in how society is run. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals a God who raises judges, sets kings, topples regimes, and issues laws for just governance. Romans 13 describes government as ordained by God, and calls governing authorities “God’s servants.” Government — like the family and the church — is an institution authored by Heaven. 

The problem is not that the government exists. The problem is that we’ve tried to operate the government without God.

Isaiah 9:6 declares that the government shall be upon His shoulders. Revelation 5:10 tells us that He has made us “a kingdom and priests to our God, and we shall reign on the earth.” This isn’t symbolic language. It’s structural. Heaven is a government, and God has every intention that His government invade the earth.

Heaven has order. Heaven has governance. And Earth is the realm we’ve been called to impact, not just spiritually, but structurally. If your vision of the Kingdom does not include policies, systems, and legislation, then your kingdom is too small.

In the UK: A Christian Heritage With Secular Amnesia

Unlike the United States, the UK does not have a codified constitution, but we do have an established church. Christianity is not alien to British governance — our Parliamentary system, our legal foundations, even the Coronation ceremony of our monarch, are soaked in Christian language and symbols. Our laws once reflected biblical principles because we understood, historically, that liberty requires morality and morality requires God.

Yet today, the nation is increasingly secular. Morality is relativised. The objective truth is dismissed as “religious opinion.” Policy decisions are made not on the basis of righteousness, but popular demand or political expediency. As a result, many Christians feel sidelined or silent, unsure how to respond in a post-Christian society.

But silence is not an option. The Church cannot afford to be a passive observer of culture. The Church must become too important to ignore.

The Church That Cannot Be Ignored

I have to say this: you’ve spent many years building up the spiritual capacities of your congregations. The Lord is now calling you to build up communities. To build the social, economic, cultural, and political lives of the areas your church inhabits. To add value to the condition of the community, then consequently, the nation. One community at a time.

If your church only exists to gather people on a Sunday, then it is not the church Jesus died for. The New Testament Church turned cities upside down (Acts 17:6). They healed the sick, preached to rulers, challenged injustice, and built alternative economies rooted in kingdom principles. They were not content to stay inside synagogues. They moved into the streets — and they moved with power.

The UK Church must recover this mandate. We are not meant to be a quiet voice of prayer in the background. We are meant to be facilitators of God’s reign in every part of life. That includes public policy, education, housing, immigration, welfare, and justice. When councils make decisions in your borough, they should have to consult your church, not out of courtesy, but because your impact is undeniable.

If your church provides food banks, skills hubs, refugee support, addiction recovery, and restorative justice initiatives, then you’re no longer just a building on the corner. You are part of the civic infrastructure. You are part of governance.

That is Kingdom politics.

We are not just spiritual hubs. We are lighthouses. Beacons. Places of hope, service points for the community. Where the whole person, not just the spirit-man, is taken care of. That is why the church should be consulted on political, social, and economic issues. We are part of the providential infrastructure of our towns and cities. And if we’re not, then it’s time we become it.

The Call to Kingdom Politicians

We need to reframe our understanding of what it means to be a “politician.” A politician is not just someone elected to office. A politician is someone who participates in public life and helps to govern their community. According to 1 Peter 2:9, we are a “royal priesthood, a holy nation.” That makes us both worshippers and rulers. Both priests and policymakers.

The Church is the Ecclesia — the called-out assembly, the original political term in Greek society for those summoned to govern the city. Jesus deliberately chose this term. Why? Because His Church was never meant to be passive. We are called to shape society.

We need Christians who don’t shy away from public life, but run towards it with discernment and strategy like the sons of Issachar (1 Chronicles 12:32), knowing the times and what to do.

We’re Not Calling for a Theocracy

Let’s be clear: the UK is not meant to be a theocracy. The Church and the State must remain distinct — but they must not be detached. When we say “we need God in politics,” we are not advocating that the Church becomes the government. We are saying that believers must influence government with Kingdom values: justice, compassion, truth, liberty, and holiness.

This is not about imposing religion. This is about revealing righteousness.

It’s about influencing the hearts that write policies. Shaping the hands that sign legislation. It’s about ensuring that biblical justice is not just preached but practised in our laws, systems, and structures.

A Biblical Mandate for Social and Political Engagement

The church must be active and involved in public life. Why?

1. Biblical Mandate – Scriptures like Micah 6:8, Isaiah 1:17, and Matthew 25:35–40 make it clear: our faith demands justice, mercy, and advocacy for the oppressed.

2. Historical Precedent – The Church led in abolition, education, healthcare, welfare, and civil rights. This is not a new idea; it’s a neglected one.

3. Moral Leadership – We are the moral compass of society. But our morality must go beyond sermons; it must shape systems.

4. Community Impact – Churches rooted in their localities know the real needs of the people. We’re not just praying for policy; we’re positioned to help write it, based on lived experiences.

5. A Holistic Gospel – Jesus came to bring abundant life (John 10:10), not just spiritual salvation. This includes physical, economic, and emotional freedom.

6. Witness to the World – A church that serves beyond the pulpit speaks louder than a thousand tracts.

7. Modern Challenges – From environmental collapse to poverty and racial injustice, these are not just “worldly issues.”

8. Fostering Unity – A justice-focused church unites denominations around purpose.

This isn’t “activism.” This is Christianity. This is Kingdom.

Where Are the Sons of Issachar?

We need believers who can discern the times and know what to do, like the sons of Issachar (1 Chronicles 12:32). Discerners and strategists. Not just intercessors. Not just shouters. Planners. Strategists. Social architects.

Where are the Issachars in your churches? 

True prophetic witness also means being a public witness, confronting public powers with the Word of the Lord. Speaking truth to power. The prophets of old spoke to kings and army generals. 

Understanding Principalities and Territory

We say we are filled with the Spirit — but are the demons of addiction, exploitation, violence and poverty also subject to us? Are we confronting territorial spirits through both prayer and policy? If we say the church has authority, then let’s see that authority manifested not just in tongues and altars, but in laws and livelihoods.

Spiritual warfare is not just about casting out demons in services. It's about wrestling with principalities and powers that control schools, hospitals, media, politics, and laws.

The devil is a treasure hunter. He hunts souls not just to destroy them, but to capture regions. Territory. Culture. Influence. If he can dominate the education system, he doesn’t need to attack your Sunday School!

The church must not merely rebuke devils; we must cast them out. Occupy their seats. Take back territory with truth, love, and dominion. That’s what it means to occupy until He comes (Luke 19:13).

What Is Kingdom Politics?

Kingdom politics is the administration of God’s will on earth through righteous influence and civic presence. It is not partisan. It is not ideological. It is theological. And it is strategic.

God cares about every sphere of society:

• Business & Trade

• Culture, Media & Sport

• Education

• Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

• Health & Social Care

• Housing & Communities

• Work & Pensions

• Foreign & Developmental Affairs

• Treasury & Finance

• Defence & National Security

• Justice & Peace

These are not just earthly constructs. They are Kingdom spheres. And we must place believers in every single one of them.

The Ecclesia Must Arise

Jesus did not say, “I will build my (Sunday) church.” He said, “I will build my ecclesia.” The governing assembly. A body. A force.

We are the church, but not just a worshipping church. We are a governing body, legislating God’s will into our communities through both prayer and policy.

Revival Looks Like Reformation

Real revival will not stay in the sanctuary. It will touch streets, schools, surgeries, systems, and statues. The fire that does not go outside is not revival - it’s a religious bonfire.

Revival must impact the nation. This looks like reform, overhauling of systems, the reorganising of structures and tangible national change.
We need Kingdom citizens who are also Kingdom politicians. Not all are called to Parliament, but all are called to public life.

A New Political Vision

We need a new political imagination. One not fuelled by tribal party politics, but by Kingdom principles.

What if the church were just as committed to transforming communities as it is to growing congregations?

What if every believer knew that spiritual maturity means social responsibility?

What if Sunday’s sermon birthed Monday’s policy?

My Position

This is why I created “Policies in the Kingdom.” Because too many believers want to make an impact but don’t know how. They don’t have the language. They don’t know where to start. They feel torn between their faith and their civic duty.

But I believe God is calling us to do both.

I am a Kingdom politician. Not because I hold public office, but because I influence public space with Kingdom purpose. I’m part of the Ecclesia. The governing body of God on the earth.

I stand in rooms where decisions are made, and I do so on behalf of the King.

The Call to Action

So, how do we do this? How do we become the church that cannot be ignored?

We engage. We educate. We equip. We enter. We occupy.

And I’m here to help.

I’ve developed tools, strategies, training, and community resources to help churches like yours become governing centres. Let’s walk through your community. Let’s read the stats. Let’s meet the councillors. Let’s build together.

“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” — Proverbs 29:2
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” — Matthew 5:14
“The Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.” — 1 Corinthians 4:20