FROM THE PEWS TO THE POLLS
Bringing the Church's Voice to the Ballot Box
In 2024, only 56%
of voting-age,
self-identified
Christians voted.
That means roughly
4 in 10 did not vote.
When Christians sit out elections, they give up their voice in decisions affecting their families, churches, and communities.
A CALL FOR THE CHURCH TO ENGAGE
The Church has an opportunity to help Christians connect their faith with civic responsibility and faithfully engage in their communities.
THE PARTICIPATION GAP
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
Christians are called to be “salt of the earth” and “light of the world” (Matthew 5:13–16) and to “seek the welfare of the city” where God has placed them (Jeremiah 29:7).
In a nation where citizens have a voice in choosing their leaders, voting is one way Christians can faithfully steward that opportunity.
DOES ONE VOTE REALLY MATTER?
Since 2018:
660
elections have been decided by 10 votes or fewer.
394
were decided by fewer than five votes.
94
were decided by a single vote.
A single congregation may have more eligible voters than the margin that decides a close election.
PEWS TO POLLS TOOLKIT
Give pastors and church leaders practical resources to help their congregations prepare, become informed, and participate.
Included in this toolkit:
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Christian Voter Engagement Fact Sheet
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Biblical Civic Engagement Guide
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Close State-Election Fact Sheets
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Faith Based Voter Resource Guide
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Guide to Researching Your Ballot
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Presentation Slides
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Social Media Graphics
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Prayer Guide for Voters & Citizens
Access Your Free Resources
Enter your info below to access the toolkit. A new window will open with your toolkit in Google Drive, and we’ll also send the access link to your inbox so you can easily return anytime for the latest updates and additions.
WHAT CAN CHURCHES DO?
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Register voters
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Share election dates and deadlines
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Provide nonpartisan voter guides
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Host candidate forums
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Address biblical and public policy issues
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Encourage eligible members to vote
Equip your congregation to pray, discern, and faithfully engage in the community where God has placed them by downloading our toolkit today!
Disclaimer: Citizens Defending Freedom’s From the Pews to the Polls campaign is a nonpartisan educational initiative intended to encourage informed civic participation and voter engagement. Nothing contained in this campaign is intended to constitute, or should be construed as, an endorsement of or opposition to any candidate for public office or political party.