Faith Facts

• Evangelical alliance presidents from across Ibero-America gathered at Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly on October 14.
• The leaders met with Christian lawmakers to explore how evangelicals can influence public policy while keeping partisan politics out of the pulpit.
• The discussion focused on maintaining the church’s spiritual mission while allowing biblical values to guide national lawmaking.

Evangelical alliance presidents from across Ibero-America met with Christian lawmakers at Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly on Wednesday to discuss the role of faith in shaping public policy. The gathering was organized to explore how evangelicals can participate in the political process without compromising the church’s spiritual mission.

The leaders emphasized the importance of keeping partisan politics out of the pulpit. They agreed that pastors and congregations should remain focused on preaching the Gospel while still encouraging believers to engage with civic life in accordance with biblical principles.

“Our goal is to be salt and light in our nations while protecting the pulpit from becoming a platform for political parties,”

one alliance president stated during the closed-door session. The lawmakers present expressed appreciation for the clarity and unity shown by the evangelical representatives, noting that the discussion provided a helpful model for future collaboration.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continue dialogue on how Christian values can inform legislation on issues such as family, life, and religious freedom. Participants left encouraged that a unified evangelical voice can contribute to the common good without crossing the line into partisan endorsement.

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Faith Facts

• 93% of Protestant pastors say they will not endorse candidates from the pulpit
• The Lifeway Research survey shows this stance remains unchanged even without legal consequences
• The data was collected ahead of the 2026 midterm elections

Despite growing political pressure, the overwhelming majority of Protestant pastors are holding firm against using their pulpits for candidate endorsements.

The latest Lifeway Research survey reveals that 93 percent of these spiritual leaders have no plans to endorse any political candidate, regardless of legal allowances.

Churches across America continue to prioritize spiritual guidance over political activism, even when they could legally speak more freely.

The study underscores a deep commitment among pastors to keep their focus on eternal matters rather than partisan battles.

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Faith Facts

• Andy Stanley is stepping down as senior pastor of North Point Community Church in Georgia next year.
• Stanley has led the congregation for nearly three decades, shaping one of the nation’s largest megachurches.
• The transition raises questions about the future direction of a church long viewed as influential in evangelical circles.

Megachurch Pastor Andy Stanley has announced that he will be stepping down from his role as senior pastor of the Georgia-based North Point Community Church next year.

The decision comes after nearly thirty years of leadership at the multi-campus congregation.

Stanley built North Point into one of the largest churches in the country, known for its modern approach to worship and outreach.

Church members are now preparing for a leadership transition at the start of the new year.

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