WHY DOES THE CHURCH NEED A PUBLIC SQUARE MINISTRY?
- Parents rights are under attack.
- Life is under attack
- Marriage is under attack.
- Religious Liberty is under attack
- Churches are under attack.
- Our kids are under attack.
- Gender is under attack.
- Education is under attack.
WHAT IS A DEFENDER CHURCH?
DEFEND & ADVANCE LIFE
DEFENDER CHURCHES believe that government has an obligation to protect life from conception to natural death. Defender churches will advocate in the public square on issues of life ranging from abortion to adoption to human euthanasia.
DEFEND & ADVANCE MARRIAGE
DEFENDER CHURCHES believe marriage is between one man and one woman, and that it is the optimum family arrangement for the rearing of children. We advocate for the preservation and promotion of natural marriage at the state and federal levels in order to address our social ills rather than an ever larger, more controlling government.
DEFEND & ADVANCE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
DEFENDER CHURCHES believe that the right to worship freely, publicly, and at work is fundamental and non-negotiable. We fight against unconstitutional restrictions on churches and ministries, to preserve the rights of churches and religious schools to hire as they see fit, and for Washingtonians to live out their faith freely.
DEFEND & ADVANCE PARENTAL RIGHTS
DEFENDER CHURCHES believe parents have the right to choose how to raise their children. From educational choice to vaccine exemptions, we oppose government efforts to force parents into decisions with which they do not agree.
ALL POLICIES IMPACTING THE FAMILY
Individual Freedom – Public Safety – Legal Immigration – Environmental Stewardship – Property Rights – Quality Education – Parental Rights – Healthcare Freedom – Election Integrity – Tax Control – Affordable Housing – Efficient Energy – Effective Transportation – Homelessness – Addiction Recovery – Religious Liberty – Biblical Marriage – Protect Life
A Defender Church Defends & Advances All Policy Impacting the Family
STEP #1: Know the Issues
STEP #2: Develop a Strategy
STEP #3: Build a Brand
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STEP #4: Take Action
Want to be proactive by planning your involvement in Public Square?
The Family Policy Institute of Washington (FPIW) presents a Strategic Calendaring guide to help churches and individuals actively engage in shaping public policy and culture through a biblical worldview all year long. This guide offers a clear, actionable plan for advocacy and community involvement, including:
Monthly thematic focuses such as Love Your Neighbor Month (February), First Responder Month (March), Biblical Marriage Month (June), and more throughout the year.
Key legislative dates and opportunities to register positions on bills, testify, and participate in prayer tours in Olympia.
Practical church engagement strategies including hosting candidate meet-and-greets, voter education events, prayer walks, and outreach activities honoring community servants like first responders, farmers, educators, and veterans.
Step-by-step communication plans for announcements, social media, and advertising to mobilize congregations effectively.
This comprehensive resource equips believers to strategically influence government and culture with faith-driven action throughout the year.
Action Resources
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