Vision, Mission, Principles
VISION
A society where the family, the church, and the state (civil gov't) are operating within their biblical spheres of authority as well as fulfilling their God-given duties.MISSION
To return each God-ordained government back to its biblically prescribed role by changing hearts and minds.PRINCIPLES
IPS adheres to, promotes, and teaches the following principles of freedom:• Absolute Truth
• High Moral Character
• Limited Government
• Private Contract
• Rule of Law
• Sphere Sovereignty
• Free Markets
• Individual Liberty
• Personal Responsibility
• Private Property
• Unalienable Rights
• Proper Submission & Resistance
History
What We Do
Research
Teach
How We Do It
ADULT & PARENT EDUCATION
Change doesn’t begin in the White House, but in each individual’s house. To meet that end, IPS implements a range of classes, conferences, and seminars that are designed for adults and homeschool families. These teaching formats and topics expose families to a view of civics, history, and economics that cannot be found in the classroom or the media.
The flagship program IPS offers is the foundational "Biblical Principles of Government" course. This comprehensive worldview series addresses the central question of political science, which is: “What is the proper role of government?” Lying at the heart of every political debate, answering this question produces enormous impact. Most families exit the course with a brand-new paradigm for evaluating appropriate government action.
TEACHER & STUDENT TRAINING
Besides small group discussions, IPS predominantly influences teachers and students through the academic and competitive activity of speech and debate.
Through debate, students gain an interest in government and public policy along with the invaluable skills of research, logic, and speaking. Additionally, within the activity, IPS organizes and hosts workshops for educators to teach them principles of government and economics – reaching beyond the clubs and into the classroom.
IPS manages and runs its own private Christian school speech and debate league, the Logos Forensic Association (LFA), as well as operates within the Stoa USA Christian homeschool speech and debate league. Combined, these leagues represent enormous opportunity to train tomorrow’s future leaders today.
CHURCH & PASTORAL OUTREACH
Since many of the principles that IPS teaches originate in the Bible, IPS acts as a catalyst for both thought and research to assist churches and the broader Christian community. By meeting with pastors, hosting classes, providing insight, and recommending materials, IPS helps pastors and Christian organizations understand the Biblically limited roles of government.PUBLISHING & MULTIMEDIA
IPS expands beyond its direct teaching ministry by including high quality, professional audio, video, and printed resources that are used to educate and influence thousands of individuals and leaders across America and around the world.
Through journals, articles, newsletters, curriculum, and the internet, IPS develops deep, well-reasoned materials that last and resonate beyond the “sound-bite” era of our time.
CURATED BOOK & DIGITAL OFFERINGS
A major influence on one’s thinking is reading good books. It is no surprise, then, that a large part of the IPS ministry includes reviewing and selling quality books that positively influence those who read them. Instead of selling whatever politically-inclined books happen to be on the bestseller list, IPS rigorously evaluates and carefully selects titles that align with solid and true teaching on government, economics, and history.Staff
Mary Winther
Director of EducationDiana Higginson
Director of OperationsJP Hurlbert
Membership CoordinatorJenna Hermle
Editor of Principle PerspectiveBoard of Directors
Mary Winther
Interim PresidentDr. Philip Olsson
SecretaryBrian Eschen
Board MemberTim Ruppert
Board MemberBill Whitehead
Board MemberScholars Council
The IPS Scholars Council is an advisory body of people formally constituted to provide educational expertise and insight. Drawing from each member’s respective field, scholars assist the educational efforts of IPS by providing research, lecturing and writing articles. The advisory committee consists of scholars and experts in the academic fields of political science, economics, history, and theology.