Rev. Rob Schenck Faith, Conscience, and the Public Square

Rev. Rob Schenck

Faith, Conscience, and the Public Square

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Salt and Light in the Legislative Halls: A Faith Community's Practical Playbook for Ethical Public Advocacy
Ministry & Advocacy

Salt and Light in the Legislative Halls: A Faith Community's Practical Playbook for Ethical Public Advocacy

Churches and religious organizations wield genuine moral authority in the American public square — but that authority is fragile, easily squandered, and impossible to reclaim once lost. After more than three decades working at the crossroads of faith and policy, I have learned what works, what corrupts, and what endures.

Prophets, Not Partisans: How Pastors Must Navigate the Treacherous Waters of Election Season
Faith & Public Life

Prophets, Not Partisans: How Pastors Must Navigate the Treacherous Waters of Election Season

Every election cycle, faith leaders across America face the same agonizing question: how do we speak truth to power without becoming servants of power? Drawing on decades of ministry at the intersection of faith and politics, I offer a framework for maintaining prophetic integrity when the pressure to pick a side has never been greater.