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A Case for Action
It is time for God’s people to take a stand and join the fight
to reclaim America for God. For almost 50 years the churches of
America have been largely silent in the political and civil
arenas. Many of us bought the lie of separation of church and
state. We have all watched silently as the foundations upon which
our nation was built have been destroyed before our very eyes. Our
nation has been swept up in the tide of liberalism, the agenda's
of special interest groups, and a world-view that is diametrically
opposed to the teachings of the Bible.
Statistics strongly suggest that most Pastors
and Christians have left the political battlefields to the enemy.
Exit polling data indicates that the evangelical Christian vote
dropped 40% in the past 6 years. Today, only 1 of every 4
professing Christians actually participates in the election
process. Why has this happened? Because the Church has not been
engaged. As a result, thousands of local, state and federal
offices lack the influence of � or the accountability to
God-fearing, Bible-believing citizens.
We cannot be silent any longer. If Christians
register to vote, and if Christians become active voters, we can
make a difference and reclaim America for Jesus Christ! But, it
won't just happen. Pastors across America must take the lead. Now
is the time for the church to stand up � to speak up
� and to purpose together that we will not give up! You
and your congregation must make a difference.
If you are a church leader who is concerned
about the moral state of America and is willing to step forward
and be counted � we invite you to join with other like-minded
men and women who are committed to restoring Judeo-Christian
values to the civic and moral fiber of our Nation by mobilizing
congregations to become informed and active voters. We are not
asking for a financial commitment. Nor will your name or the name
of your church ever appear on any sort of list without your
specific permission. Just as God encouraged Elijah � I Kings
19:18 � pastors committed to this cause need to know that they
are not standing alone in the fight to reclaim America.
Our request is to simply stand with us. We are
asking nothing more. However, in a Patriot Pastor relationship,
Vision America will provide timely information on critical events,
and is available to assist where needed in establishing an
effective community impact program designed to meet the specific
needs and objectives of each church.
We now have over 1,000 Pastors and Churches
affiliated with Vision America. But we are praying and looking for
thousands. Can you imagine the impact of 10,000 pastors urging
their congregations to vote for candidates who share the same
fundamental beliefs that we as Christians cherish? Can you imagine
the impact of 10,000 Pastors united in their demand that Judges in
this nation be accountable to uphold the laws of our land, rather
that rewrite them?
This is the vision behind Vision America. We
acknowledge that many of you are already effectively leading your
congregations to civic involvement. We thank God for your
courageous stand. Nevertheless, our collective impact can be much
greater if we stand together. Please stand with us. Please join us
today online as a Patriot Pastor. Again, there is no
financial obligation.
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As
a special incentive to join as a Patriot Pastor we
will send you a complimentary copy of David Barton’s new
video, �The Role of Pastors and Christians in Civil
Government� � an exciting and informative
presentation which highlights the role of the Church during
the struggle for America’s independence. |
As a Patriot Pastor you would be asked to:
- PRAY for Vision America and for the leadership of
Vision America
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- ASSIST/PROVIDE support by using personal influence to
encourage pastors to attend future Vision America Pastors’
events in your area
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- LEAD your individual congregation by:
Teaching your congregation the Biblical basis for their
Christian responsibilities in the civic arena Encouraging and
conducting an active voter registration program
Using your influence and reminding all Christians to vote
Providing Biblical insight to your congregation so they will be
equipped to exercise their responsibilities as informed
Christian citizens on specific matters of public policy
including the following:
- Sanctity of Human Life
- Sanctity of Marriage and Family
- Personal Decency and Moral Integrity
- Religious Liberty and Citizenship
Enlisting a leader in your church to serve as our coordinator
for community impact activities.
If
you are interested in joining with Vision America as a Patriot
Pastor,
Click
here
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