As the midterm election approaches, our nation and state face important decisions that will affect our families, our communities, and the freedoms we cherish. During times like these, the Church has a unique opportunity to encourage believers to seek God’s wisdom and to approach their civic responsibilities through the lens of Scripture.
I encourage you to remind your pastor and church family of the importance of praying, staying informed, and voting according to Biblical principles. This is not about endorsing a political party or candidate. Rather, it is about helping believers faithfully apply God’s Truth to every area of life.
Here are some things your church can do to faithfully participate in the election process and exercise responsible citizenship – seeking the good of our neighbors.
PRAY
Gather together regularly during the election cycle to pray for the elections and the issues on the ballot. This not only alerts members to upcoming elections but also teaches them to practice Biblical citizenship by participating in the election process.
Helpful prayer resources: Election Prayer Points and Elections Prayer Points push card
EDUCATE
Stay informed about the moral issues of our day that have become politicized. Offer wise counsel and Biblical training to help families and communities face the challenges that threaten family values. Key issues include the sanctity of human life, the traditional family, educational freedom, religious freedom, and sexual exploitation.
ACTIVATE
Encourage congregants to vote. As active participants in the political process, Americans exercise faithful citizenship by protecting God-given freedoms that allow us to worship, proclaim the Gospel, and live out our faith without government interference.
EXPLORE FURTHER
1 Timothy 2:1-4, Hosea 8:4, Proverbs 28:12, Acts 5:27-29, Romans 13:1-7, 1 Samuel 12:13-25, Proverbs 14:34, and Matthew 22:21
VOTER INFORMATION
October 16: Deadline to register to vote on-line, by mail to a state agency, via deputy registrar or via personal agent.
October 23: Last day to register to vote in person at county election offices or request an early voting application – 6:00 p.m.
November 3: GENERAL ELECTION
RESOURCES
- She Prays She Votes resources to help you and your church engage this election season.
- Go to ORG to check voter registration, register to vote, find out where to vote, etc.
