The push follows recent comments from SBC President Willy Rice, calling on clergy to be more vocal about elections and moral issues.
"Should pastors engage in the political process? They absolutely should,” Rice told Fox News.
“Because there are many political issues that are, at their heart, theological issues and moral issues that strike at the very center of what we believe to be true, and what we believe people need to know to flourish personally and as a culture,” he said.
Speaking this week on American Family Radio (AFR)'s "Today's Issues" program, evangelist Dr. Alex McFarland fully endorsed the message, warning that while politics won't save the nation, ignoring it carries a steep cost.
“Obviously, government can't save America, but it can surely hurt America. Until we get to heaven, every one of us has an obligation to be salt and light in the culture."
McFarland added that pastors have a duty to stand firm on cultural issues, even when facing political pressure or IRS scrutiny.
"Today's Issues" co-host Dr. Ray Pritchard agreed, pointing out that political progressives often understand the power of grassroots organizing far better than the church does.
“There's no contradiction between praying and teaching the word of God ... and also saying, go to the polls, and when you go to the polls, take your godly convictions with you. America would be a better place if evangelical Christians would vote like evangelical Christians."
With upcoming elections on the horizon, the panel urged pastors not to leave their faith at the voting booth door — and called on Christians to run for local office to protect their communities.
