What follows below is the beginning of a blog that I ask every ABC member and guest to read.  This issue concerns me deeply.  Every two years since I’ve been a pastor, I’ve seen politics divide a church, cause people to leave angry, and cause damage to the cause of Jesus.

Our country is deeply divided politically. Tensions are high. Anger is rising. Disagreement often erupts into vicious putdowns, violence, and hatred.

We can’t let that anger and that hatred invade the church.

Jesus taught us a principle that we need to apply to politics and church life. He said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9, NIV)

I ask ABC leaders and members to be wise and loving peacemakers. Specifically, I ask each of us to do these things:

Find the full blog online and feel free to leave a response or a question.  I do my best to respond.