When Jesus is Not On the Ballot

When Jesus Is Not on the Ballot is a practical, Scripture‑anchored field guide that helps Christians choose candidates with a biblical worldview when every option is imperfect.

What this resource does

• Provides a clear framework for “choosing the lesser of two evils” by translating biblical principles into concrete criteria for evaluating modern candidates.
• Equips believers, families, and churches to disciple voters on how to think, not who to vote for—keeping engagement issue‑ and character‑based, not partisan.

Biblical foundations and worldview

• Roots civic responsibility in passages like Romans 13 and Exodus 18:21, emphasizing able leaders who fear God, hate bribes, and understand human sinfulness and the need for checks and balances.
• Applies a robust biblical worldview to questions of life, gender, justice, authority, and limited government, pushing back against utopian or one‑world government visions and naive views of human nature.

Policy priorities it clarifies

• Lays out key policy categories that matter to a biblical voter, including:
  • Protect Life, Biblical Marriage, Religious Liberty, Parental Rights, Individual Freedom.
  • Election Integrity, Public Safety, Tax Control, Quality Education, Healthcare Freedom.
  • Property Rights, Legal Immigration, Environmental Stewardship, Affordable Housing, Efficient Energy, Effective Transportation, Addiction Recovery, Homelessness Solutions.
• Briefly explains what a biblically consistent stance looks like in each area so voters can see past slogans and assess real positions.

Character and leadership scorecard

• Highlights essential character traits for public office: boldness, discernment, endurance, humility, justice, love, responsibility, self‑control, truthfulness, virtue, wisdom, hatred of bribes, and genuine servant leadership.
• Challenges the myth that “private life doesn’t matter,” insisting that private deeds shape public decisions and that virtue is indispensable for a free people.

Step‑by‑step evaluation tools

• Includes a rating system that leads readers to:
  • Rank how important issues and character qualities are to them personally.
  • Rate a “favorite” past official (e.g., Ronald Reagan) to create a plumb line.
  • Score current candidates on both policy and character and compare them to that standard.^[1]
• Walks voters through a simple five‑step process: Research, Evaluate, Discuss, Pray, Vote—moving them from confusion to confident, prayerful action.

Ideal uses for churches and ministries

• Great for sermon‑adjacent classes, small groups, and voter‑education events that want to equip consciences without endorsing specific candidates.
• A natural companion to voter guides and issue briefings, giving believers a repeatable way to apply Scripture to every race on every ballot.

For print, web landing page, or donor‑facing versions, this copy can be adapted in tone and length for your specific audience (pastors, lay voters, or major partners).