Dear Pastor and Church Leaders,
As faith leaders we are called to proclaim the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27) and the truth about His attributes, His will, His works, and His way of salvation. We are to teach believers not only to know the truth, but to live it as salt and light in this culture according to Matthew 5:13. Twice a year Christian citizens across this country have the opportunity/privilege to elect leaders who more closely align with their biblical values.
We agree with the following statements and recommend www.WeBelieveWeVote.com as an excellent resource for voters in our congregations. Look at their Evaluation Criteria and Faith Statement. If you agree, please let Peggy Paullin, WBWV Executive Director [509-868-5890; peggy@webelievewevote.com], know and she will add your name to the list of pastors who are encouraging their congregations to use the voter resources at www.WeBelieveWeVote.com.
Suggested bulletin announcement: “As Christian citizens we have the privilege and duty to vote our biblical values by [date of election]. While not endorsing any candidate, I recommend WeBelieveWeVote.com as a website with a number of non-partisan resources available for your review. [Pastor’s name]”
Join the Mailing List on the website to receive the Voter Recommendation by email so you can forward it to your personal contacts as a private citizen.
Together for Christ and Community,
Pastors from Diverse Congregations
“God who gave us life gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are a gift from God?” [1781, Jefferson’s Notes on the State of Virginia, Query XVIII]
“The church must take right ground in regards to politics….The time has come for Christians to vote for honest men, and take consistent ground in politics or the Lord will curse them…God cannot sustain this free and blessed country, which we love and pray for, unless the Church will take right ground. Politics are a part of a religion in such a country as this, and Christians must do their duty to their country as a part of their duty to God… God will bless or curse this nation according to the course Christians take in politics.” Charles Finney in America’s God and Country by William J. Federer
Pastors encourage their congregations to vote for good reasons.
[Taken from “Biblical roles of Government and Citizenship” www.libertyinstitute.org] God Created Civil Government and Purposed it to- Provide social order. Dt 1:15-16, 10:12-13; 17:14-20
- Preserve human dignity. Genesis 4:9-15, 5:1
- Protect peace. I Timothy 2:1-2; Proverbs 11:14
- Promote Justice. Psalms 82:2-4; Daniel 4:27; Romans 13:3
- Punish evil, praise goodness. Romans 13: 3-7; I Peter 2:13-14; Proverbs 14:34
- In Romans 13:4-6, God says that rulers are God’s servants who carry a sword (authority). For this, we pay taxes to support governing authorities who are God’s servants, giving their full time to governing.
- In Exodus 18:21 and Deuteronomy 16:18-20, God says to select capable and trustworthy men who fear God and hate dishonest gain and appoint them as officials.
- Christians are to pray for the nation’s leaders (1Timothy 2:1-4).
- Christians are to pay taxes (Matthew 22:21).
- Christians are to follow the law, submitting to “every authority instituted among men…” (1 Peter 2:13-14; Romans 13:2-5).
- Christians are to show authorities proper respect (Romans 13:4).
- Christians are to stand up and speak out when man’s law conflicts with God’s law as Peter and the Apostles did in Acts 5:29.
- God says to “select capable men from all the people — men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain — and appoint them as officials (Exodus 18:21 emphasis added). In America, we have the privilege of voting our leaders into service.
- God says Christians are the “salt of the earth” and we can help influence public policy for good when we vote for leaders who share our values (Matthew 5:13).
- Silence in the face of evil is sin (Proverbs 24:11); but Christians in this country can speak out with their vote, as well as their voice.
- Bill Fowler – Fountain Gate Christian Fellowship – 443-4060
- Doug Malott – Assistant, Sozo Church – 326-1571
- Barry Hill – Christian Life Church – 466-2727
- Randy Beal – First Assembly of God – 326-9332
- Don Stevens – First Assembly of God – 326-9332
- Phil Altmeyer – Union Gospel Mission – 535-8510×108
- Ed Pace – Retired Lutheran Pastor – 570-4394
- Jerry Kennedy – Retired, Foothills Community Church – 926-4021
- Steve Williams – New Life Assembly – 926-0362
- Mark Hudson – Medical Lake Christian – 299-3286
- Josh Tucker – Spokane Baptist Church – 499-9888
- Jim Leuschen – New Covenant Fellowship Church – 325-2964
- Ken Peters – Covenant Church of Spokane – 768-6645
- Danny Green – Family Faith Community – 327-7079
- William McCain – ONE – 926-3254
- Denny Klaja – Life River Fellowship – 484-1438
- Paul MacDonald – Berean Bible Church – 924-8832
- Doug Wagley – New Vision Lutheran Church – 499-0121
- John Repsold – Mosaic Fellowship – 747-3007
- Al Hulten – Valley Assembly of God – 924-0466
- Rick Sharkey – Spokane Christian Center – 924-4888
- Donald Clary – Family Living Ministries International – 327-7104
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Bruce Wakeman – Lilac City Bible Fellowship – 924-9765
- David D’Auria – Kehilat HaMashiach – 465-9523
- Daniel Grether – Free Indeed Ministries International – 468-4855
- Carl Hampsch – Word of Life – 226-5148
- Randy Myers – Crestline Baptist Church – 435-8732
- Brian Larson – Church of God Seventh Day – 482-7128
- Bill and Judy Dropko – Greenacres Christian Fellowship – 465-3625
- Monte LeLaCheur – Turning Point Open Bible – 467-5122
- Michael Hockett – Timberview Christian Fellowship – 483-4363
- Daniel Henshaw – Mountain View Assembly of God – 467-5536
- Ken Ortize – Cavalry Chapel Spokane – 467-2860
- Craig Lotze – Victory Faith Fellowship – 922-1724
- Terry Little – Crossover Church – 238-7955
- Norm Schwab – Northview Bible Church – 466-1770
- John Sonneland – Zion Christian Center – 489-8073
- Cary Peden – Fellowship Church of God – 483-1130
- Rob Sheild – Chattaroy Community Church – 238-6051
- Dave Darroch – Dream Center – 464-2630
- Joe Wittwer – Life Center – 327-4422
- Dale Jenkins – Airway Heights Baptist Church – 244-2474
- Bill Vaughn – Spokane First Church of the Nazarene – 467-8986
- Eric Hinnenkamp – New Hope Bible Church – 487-1017
- Lonnie Scott – Spangle Community Church – 701-4532
- Rev. Fr. Casimir Puskorius – Mt. St. Michael – 467-0986
- John Underhill – South Hill Bible – 838-2242
- Greg Garrett – Sheltering Tree Church – 481-0743
- Greg Boyle – Faith Baptist Church – 482-6101
- Jim Clifton – Bethel Church of the Nazarene – 534-7751
- Kurt Bubna – Eastpoint Church – 533-6800
- Charlie Scott – Elk Community Church – 928-8070
- Jim Trull – Peaceful Valley Church, Elk – 929-8584
- Ben Orchard – Valley Bible Church – 928-5161
- Kent Mankins – Valley Assembly of God – 924-0466
- Rod Cosgrove – Garland Church – 327-7700
- Brad Bruzer – Genesis Church of Spokane – 462-2939
- Mark Wheeler – Lidgerwood Presbyterian – 487-9667
- Tim White – Tri-County Christian Center, Deer Park – 276-5484
- Keven Schultz – St. Matthews Lutheran – 326-3766
- Shahram Hadian – Truth in Love Christian Fellowship – 425-772-8222
- Kevin Lewis – Lake Spokane Community Church – 509-276-5472
- Bart Orth – Suncrest Family Worship Center – 509-466-6330
- Bill Farley – Grace Christian Fellowship – 509-448-3979
- Keith Krell – Fourth Memorial Church – 509-487-2786
- Richard Kirsh – Community Church of the Bible – 509-924-6055
- Galen Doughty – Southside Christian Church – 509- 535-2301
- Dennis Haney – Westside Nazarene – 509-327-1423
- Steve Peters – North Addison Baptist Church – 509-487-6757
- Don Calkins – Lakeside Church – 509-210-9779
- Ray Mengel – Park Heights Baptist Church – 509-448-7903
- Aaron McNealy – Valleyford Community Church – 926-2142
- Leroy Miller – Five Mile Community Church – 509-466-3555
- Van Bradeen – City Life Church – 509-981-9400
- John Smith – Christ Our Hope Bible Church – 509-981-9400
- Craig Langhans – Mirabeau Chapel – 509-928-7600
- Chris Rappazini – Southside Christian Church – 509-535-2301
- Lee Williams – Medical Lake Baptist – 509-299-4715
- Brian Hancock – Life Springs Fellowship Church of God – 509-315-8557
- Larry Stalley – New Beginnings Christian Church – 509-464-1058
- Eddie Foos – Ridgeview Christian Center – 509-326-2913
- Ben Foxworth – Spring Hill Bible Fellowship – 509-475-1650
- Donny Johnson – Liferoads – 509-328-1099
- Bobby Moore – River City Foursquare – 509-321-7686
- Edwin Iverson – Holy Trinity Church, Colville WA – 509-675-7734
- Pastor Carl Hampsch – Lakes Community Church, Newman Lake WA