Christians in Politics

There is a role for the church in political debate, while maintaining political neutrality and allowing individuals to make choices in line with their conscience. Social and community provision, undertaken because of our belief and Christian motivation, make a significant contribution to society and to the most needy. Our faith may be personal but it is never private. Together we can seek to make a difference as a motivating force for good.

Commissioner Betty Matear

I have always believed that Christians should be involved in party politics. Joining the Christian group within the Conservative party, the Conservative Christian Fellowship was vital in my journey to becoming an MP. The support and prayers of CCF members were so important and we really need more Christians involved in the all the parties and their respective Christian groups.

Andrew Selous MP

Encourage Christians to work in political parties and urge churches to support and pray for them as they do so.

Faith & Nation report, 2006, Evangelical Alliance

God is personal, but never private. And the Bible reveals a very public God… Private religion avoids the public consequences of faith.

Jim Wallis, God’s Politics

All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.

Edmund Burke

“Many voters including Christians have become apathetic and cynical about engagement with the political process. Yet we have an amazing opportunity to make a Christian difference at this moment in our nation’s history.”

Nola Leach, Executive Director, CARE

“I cannot think of a moment in our history when it was more important for Christians to be asking themselves - and more critically God - whether they were called to play a part in politics.”

Steve Clifford, General Director, Evangelical Alliance

Serving and leading in the parties

“I welcome this new initiative, which will encourage Christians not to put their faith aside before entering the political fray, but instead make it the essential core of their daily work.”

Lord Carey of Clifton, Previous Archbishop of Canterbury

Serving and leading in the parties

In 2001 the recognised Christian groups in the three main political parties came together to set up this joint initiative.

As Christians in Politics we believe the time is ripe for many Christians to move beyond single-issue campaigning to full involvement with the mainstream political parties, believing that kingdom values should infuse every area of public policy, as the yeast works through the dough.

We are following a call to be salt and light, seeing politics as service and mission, following Jesus' model of incarnation and involvement.

Watch

Great opportunities to be part of a vibrant Christian witness at all the party conferences this year. If you live in or near Liverpool (Lib Dems), Manchester (Labour) or Birmingham (Conservatives) do come along as most events are outside the secure zone so no pass is needed.