I don’t speak on political issues in my church. I don’t support candidates. I don’t address legislation.
And I’m tired of being called a coward because of it.
On behalf of myself and many Christians like me, I’d like to make a request. Stop accusing fellow Christians of doing nothing just because we’re not called to do what you’re called to do.
We may not preach on political issues, but that doesn’t mean we’re sticking our heads in the sand. There are other options.
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Karl produces resources for Helping Small Churches Thrive at KarlVaters.com.
He's the author of five books on church leadership, including his newest, De-Sizing the Church: How Church Growth Became a Science, Then an Obsession, and What's Next. His other books include The Grasshopper Myth and Small Church Essentials.
Karl also hosts a bi-weekly podcast,The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith & Ministry, featuring in-depth interviews about topics that concern pastors, especially those who minister in a small church context.
Karl has served in small-church ministry for over 40 years, so he speaks and writes from decades of hands-on pastoral experience. He and his wife, Shelley have three children and two grandkids.