Why Just 53% of Americans Trust Religious Leaders

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This fall, the Pew Research Center found that just over half of Americans trust religious leaders to do what’s in their best interest; 53 percent of survey respondents noted that they had “a great deal” or “a fair amount” of trust in faith leaders.

Only business leaders (41 percent), the news media (38 percent) and elected officials (27 percent) ranked lower, with the military and scientists topping the list.

Sam Rohrer, president of the American Pastors Network, recently talked about the study during an interview with host Perry Atkinson on “Focus Today” on The Dove TV and radio, which covers the Pacific Northwest and is also available to listeners online.

“Although this research shows that Americans trust religious leaders more than elected officials, the fact that just over half trust our faith leaders is a sorry statement,” said APN President Sam Rohrer. “One question is why. Why don’t more people trust religious leaders? In my opinion, it’s because, in some cases, the truth is not being fully told. A flat-out lie will certainly erode trust, but for many in the pulpit, it’s not that they are speaking falsehoods necessarily, but may be deceiving their congregations when it comes to the Gospel or faith in Jesus Christ as being the only way to heaven. Unfortunately, too many today do not preach the whole counsel of God, as the Bible instructs and as the American Pastors Network encourages.”

Rohrer added that this guilt comes by omission rather than commission, and that those in the pews want their church leaders to speak out on biblical issues and apply these principles to the matters of the day. In fact, a separate study found that while 90 percent of theologically conservative pastors believe the Bible speaks to societal issues, fewer than 10 percent of them are teaching people what the Bible says on these topics. (Read more here about the study from the American Culture and Faith Institute.)

“The trust factor, in large part, comes down to this point—if pastors won’t speak on these issues, their congregations may wonder what else their pastor is not telling them,” Rohrer continued. “There’s no substitute for the telling the truth all the time, exactly as God has laid it out. After all, that’s how He will measure us. There’s an old phrase that says the church follows the world by 10 steps. The reality is that the failure of the church to lead puts the world about 10 steps behind. The benchmark or standard for everything we do—culturally, in the family, financially or in anything else—is the biblical standard. That’s God’s standard.

Today, many would say that the culture is dragging down the church, but in reality, the church is dragging down the culture by failing to uphold the standards across the spectrum of cultural living,” he added. “That puts the burden on the church and, ultimately, on the pulpit. The failure to preach the whole gospel—where many pastors fall short—lies with refusing to speak biblical principles and truth to the issues of the day. In the end, churchgoers cannot blame any of this on the pastors; everyone is responsible for themselves. But as they lead at the pulpit, it is the responsibility of pastors to apply these biblical principles to everything and remind their people of God’s commands in all things. Once that happens—even though it may seem difficult, uncomfortable and controversial—faith in the church, as well as trust in our faith leaders, will be restored.”

Can Christmas Be Merry Again?

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At a rally in Michigan on Friday, President-elect Donald Trump exclaimed, “Merry Christmas! We’re going to start saying ‘Merry Christmas’ again!”

The American Pastors Network says his declaration, which he repeated last night in Wisconsin, is a hopeful sign of perhaps what is ahead with the incoming Trump-Pence administration, especially since Jesus Christ’s name cannot be ignored in America any longer.

“Christ is not only central to this holiday, but also central to history,” said APN President Sam Rohrer. “The Word of Christ cannot be watered down, and it must be bolder than ever. A key to that is to have leaders who are not afraid to state that ‘Merry Christmas’ is no longer a politically incorrect statement in America. This shunning of His name, even at the time of His birth, boils down to a hatred of the name of Christ. And why do people hate Christ? His name reminds them of their sin. But there’s no denying that we must think of him at Christmastime—what He did and what He died for.”

Rohrer added that the influence of the Muslim brotherhood throughout mainstream media and in government is more significant than many may realize, with filters and cleansers in place in an attempt to purge public references to Christ.

At the Michigan rally, Trump noted that over the past number of years, many department stores have kept their more secular decorations, like fake snow, red walls and bells, “but they don’t have ‘Merry Christmas,’” Fox News reported.

Trump appeared to echo some of the sentiments expressed by Fox’s Bill O’Reilly in a 2013 monologue, in which the “O’Reilly Factor” host responded to comments by comedian Jon Stewart by stating that the secular-progressive movement has instituted somewhat of a “war” on the idea of Christmas as a widely-accepted holiday.

What’s Next for Pastors and the Church?

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After the election came somewhat of a stunned silence among those, both for and against Donald Trump, who never thought he would be elected president of the United States. Then, reality set in. Many embarked on a buoyant, hopeful journey for what was ahead for the nation, while others took to the streets in anger and fear.

Regardless of how divided the country may seem, pastors and churches will be a key component to renewal, restoration and revival in America.

“The process for renewal of our nation must be led on our knees in prayer,” said APN President Sam Rohrer, “as we humble ourselves before God and seek His blessing. It also involves a commitment by the pastors in the pulpits of America to once again preach the whole counsel of God and reteach our people that the biblical principles that made America great are the same principles that can restore and heal our nation—one nation under God.”

One fact the country must realize, Rohrer said, is that half of voters did not choose Donald Trump for president, and are now in despair and despondent. The other half, however, feeling forgotten and desperate for change, did cast a vote for Trump, and are feeling hopeful and perhaps relieved. Rohrer commented that this dichotomy marks one of Christians’ greatest chances to tell the life-saving story of Jesus’ love and grace, in this relatively small window God has granted us again; He has given us a stay.

“How we think and act as believers,” Rohrer said, “will be crucial in not only how our nation will ultimately be united, but how the message of Christ will be furthered. The voters today who are in despair were seeking and searching for something, but they did not find it in the outcome of this election. This is an incredible time to share the hope and the truth of the Gospel. And we must remember that when we have a disagreement with someone, we must pray for them. It’s impossible to remain in strife with those for whom we are praying. This is biblical truth. Therefore, true unity is only possible when we come into agreement with God’s commandments and with His plans—both for our lives and for this nation.”

Rohrer hosts the daily, live, one-hour “Stand in the Gap Today,” the news and commentary radio program from APN that airs on about 425 stations nationwide daily at noon ET. Social science researcher George Barna is a regular guest on the show and recently shared election insight from his organization, American Culture & Faith Institute (ACFI). (Read more: “God Uses Strong Christian Support to Place Donald Trump in the White House”)

This election season, Barna’s surveys of SAGE Cons—Spiritually Active, Governance Engaged Conservatives—focused on voting trends, polls and the issues that were important to evangelicals. The latest research shows that the largest segment of support behind Trump was the Christian conservative vote.

While the Institute found that Trump was not the preferred option of SAGE Cons, they were the most reliable base of support he had. In an election night survey of 1,000 SAGE Cons, ACFI found:

  • More than 90% of them turned out to vote.
  • 94% of them cast their ballot for Donald Trump.
  • More than half (52%) didn’t expect him to win.
  • Two-thirds (67%) said they preferred his stand on key issues.
  • Nearly 6 in 10 (58%) said they disliked Hillary Clinton.
  • Key issues for these opinions were the candidates’ stands on abortion (53%) and Supreme Court nominations (49%).

On Thursday’s “Stand in the Gap Today” program (listen here), Rohrer and Barna discussed several key questions, including: What role did Christian conservatives play in the outcome of the election? What role did God play? Where do we go from here?

“God has given us a narrow window of opportunity,” Rohrer said. “Now we ask ourselves, what must be done in that window? God has given us grace and mercy, so what can we do with that gift? God answered the pleas and the prayers of His people and provided a reprieve. His continued blessing will be linked directly to our level of obedience. Yes, He has given us a stay, but the length of that stay is dependent on whether God’s people will be obedient or will go back to sleep. We will very easily return to the same comfortable, status quo ways if we fail to lead appropriately. This is about much more than winning an election; it’s a complete lifestyle shift and a change in the hearts of God’s people. And it starts at the pulpits of America’s churches.”

Will This Be the Last Real Election in America?

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With just two weeks until one of the most historic presidential elections, many are asking, “Will this be the last real election in America?

“This election is far different than any in the past,” said American Pastors Network (APN, www.americanpastorsnetwork.net) President Sam Rohrer. “The stakes are much higher. The nations of the world are hanging much more on this outcome than perhaps ever before. And it’s no coincidence that many are saying that this may be the last real election in the nation, as former Congresswoman Michele Bachman said on our radio program just a few weeks ago. This could be the case, particularly if patriots, evangelical Christians and other freedom-loving citizens don’t get out and cast a vote for the presidential candidate who will most likely defend freedom and justice.”

Why does this outlook permeate voters’ minds? For many, Rohrer said, it is the fear that longstanding freedoms will be taken away. For example, he said, Hillary Clinton’s spokesperson has mocked Catholics and evangelicals as “severely backwards,” and she herself called Donald Trump’s supporters “deplorables,” which reveals much about what a Clinton/Kaine administration might do.

Additionally, Rohrer added, drastic changes on the Supreme Court would assure the demise of liberty and the separation of powers.

“The appointment of Supreme Court justices,” he said, “perhaps up to four, will fall to the next President. If for no other reason, Americans concerned for our nation must not sit at home or refuse to vote for the presidential position when they understand what the Clinton/Kaine team has already said it would do, namely compromise both the First and Second Amendments. Voters with integrity must look at all these issues seriously. What is required for ‘voter integrity’? It’s a commitment to justice for all; an embracing of honesty and truth; an unswerving commitment to the Constitution; a system that prevents fraud, lying and cheating; and the prosecution of anyone who attempts to cheat, lie or steal.”

So if this could be the last real, free, legitimate election, Rohrer asks, how should we respond as freedom-loving Americans and Christians?

  • For churches and pastors, through prayer and bold preaching.
  • For those already in office, standing for and speaking out about truth even if losing an election might be the price.
  • For Christians and citizens, understanding the big picture—that this election is not about a contest between two people, but about two worldviews and two futures.

“There is no middle ground,” Rohrer concluded, “Not voting when the stakes are so high and the futures so different is to vote for the side that is given to fraud, corruption and the destruction of our constitutional republic.”

Rohrer has also been sharing his own “Voting Integrity Checklist,” a series of questions he developed for himself to use during nearly 20 years in office as a legislator. It helps not only to ensure votes of integrity, but to also permit voters to have confidence in how candidates may conduct themselves while in office.

According to Rohrer, questions to ask when progressing through the “Voter Integrity Checklist” include: Is it moral?, Is it constitutional?, Does it preserve individual freedom and responsibility?, Does it preserve and strengthen the traditional family?, Is it in the best interest of the general public?, Is it necessary?, Should it be done on the federal level?, Is this an effective and efficient way to do it?, Do we have the money to pay for it?

Rohrer also hosts the daily, live, one-hour “Stand in the Gap Today,” the news and commentary radio program from APN that airs on about 425 stations nationwide daily at noon ET. Social science researcher George Barna is regular guest on the program, and his most recent research from the American Culture & Faith Institute finds that future appointees to the Supreme Court is a major election issue for Christians.

The research found that, “while most Americans consider the economy to be the most important challenge facing the nation, most Christian conservatives perceive the future of the Supreme Court to be the single most compelling election issue that will influence which candidate they support for the presidency.”

The survey asked SAGE Cons—Spiritually Active, Governance Engaged Conservatives—how much the Supreme Court matters in their lives. Four out of five (81 percent) said that the decisions made by the Supreme Court impact their daily life “a lot” with almost all of the rest (18 percent) saying the Court’s decisions have at least “some impact” on their life from day to day.

“Given that perception,” the survey information continued, “it is not surprising that half of the SAGE Cons (52 percent) say they follow the major decisions handed down by the Court ‘very closely’ and most of the remaining respondents (43 percent) follow those renderings ‘somewhat closely.’ In total only 5% said they do not follow the decisions closely. To place this in context, nationwide surveys of the entire public indicate that SAGE Cons are over three times more likely than the typical American to track SCOTUS decisions very closely.” Read more on the study here.

Barna will join “Stand in the Gap Today” again this week on Oct. 27. For more information on the entire lineup of APN radio programming, visit www.StandintheGapRadio.com.

 

As Candidates Struggle with Integrity Issues, American Pastors Network Offers ‘Voter Integrity Checklist’ to Take to Polls

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It’s no secret that both presidential candidates have struggled with their own deep integrity issues, especially over the past few weeks.

And while voters have no control over those matters of integrity, they do have control over their own.

American Pastors Network President Sam Rohrer has been using his own “Voter Integrity Checklist” for decades and is offering it to voters around the country in advance of one of the most important and historic elections in modern history. Rohrer used the list frequently as a legislator for nearly 20 years.

“Voting truly does have a lifetime of accountability,” Rohrer said. “The faithful cannot simply choose a name on a whim, listen to the headlines of a very biased media or go along with what the polls are dictating. Rather, voting must be a carefully considered, prayerful and serious decision. Our prayer is that every Christian will base their voting decisions on biblical principles and wisdom, rather than emotion, news reports or even social media.

“Perhaps more than anything else, this election is about two distinctive worldviews of the candidates—a compelling argument for those who may be inclined not to vote,” Rohrer added. “Rather than the individual, voters are choosing between two worldviews—one that will protect religious liberties, appoint those who will uphold Judeo-Christian values on the Supreme Court and protect life—and one that most certainly will not. Those who are voting should vote with their own worldviews in mind as well. To choose not to vote at all is indeed a choice for one of these two worldviews.”

Decades ago, Rohrer created his “Voting Integrity Checklist,” a series of questions he developed for himself to use during nearly 20 years in office. It helps not only to ensure votes of integrity, but to also permit voters to have confidence in how candidates may conduct themselves while in office. Ultimately, a number of Rohrer’s fellow legislators adopted this simple checklist, with the application to evaluate potential candidates on how they measure up to a carefully prioritized list of considerations.

According to Rohrer, questions to ask when progressing through the “Voter Integrity Checklist” include:

  1. Is it moral?
  2. Is it constitutional?
  3. Does it preserve individual freedom and responsibility (vs. strengthening government control)?
  4. Does it preserve and strengthen the traditional family?
  5. Is it in the best interest of the general public (vs. only special interests)?
  6. Is it necessary?
  7. Should it be done on the federal level?
  8. Is this an effective and efficient way to do it?
  9. Do we have the money to pay for it?

Rohrer also hosts the daily, live, one-hour “Stand in the Gap Today,” the news and commentary radio program that airs on about 425 stations nationwide daily at noon ET. Last week, Rohrer welcome social science researcher George Barna to the program. Barna’s most recent research from the American Culture & Faith Institute found that Donald Trump’s support from Evangelicals took a downward turn after the release of a taped conversation from 11 years ago; Barna expects that the effect is temporary based on previous incidences. Read more about the new study here. For more information on the entire lineup ofAPN radio programming, visit www.StandintheGapRadio.com.

Check out a recent interview between Perry Atkinson and Sam Rohrer about this election and Sam’s Voter Integrity Checklist on theDOVE TV HERE.

 

 

For Some Parents, Back-to-School Means Back to the Drawing Board When It Comes to Their Child’s Education

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As back-to-school approaches, many parents are faced with some serious educational decisions. As society becomes more worldly and more secular, and as this trend permeates their children’s schools, conversations about private education, Christian education and homeschooling are making their way to the dinner table.

For example, the Los Angeles Times reported last month that an overhaul of history and social science curriculum in California means that second-graders will learn about families with two moms or two dads. “Two years later,” the Times reports, “while studying how immigrants have shaped the Golden State, they will hear how New York native Harvey Milk became a pioneering gay politician in San Francisco.”

The American Pastors Network  has been following education matters like this closely. Earlier this summer, APN also released an online “Transgender Toolkit” after the Obama Administration issued what some called a “decree” for public schools to extend special rights for transgender students when it comes to bathrooms and locker rooms.

“Our government’s foundations were built by men who believed in God,” APN President Sam Rohrer recently wrote for an editorial for LifeZette.com. “Now, those who are in charge reject God and seek to rule over us in a way that forces humanistic standards of public conduct on us and our children, through heavy-handed regulations and a failed educational system that teaches exactly the opposite of Bible principles.”

Because of headlines like these, Rohrer said that many parents may be considering education alternatives before September rolls around.

“These are sensitive subjects that many parents want to address with their young children at home, at the appropriate time and in the appropriate way,” Rohrer said. “For a committee or a legislature or the government to decide the best time to teach children moral values contrary to scripture and the fundamental underlying biblical principles espoused by our founders is an affront to every responsible parent and usurpation of the natural rights of parents and family.”

BJU Press, which produces textbooks and materials that shape a biblical worldview, are academically rigorous, encourage critical thinking and are supported with technology solutions, has been a long-time sponsor of APN’s “Stand in the Gap” lineup of radio programming. BJU Press also creates homeschool curriculum that is utilized by families around the country.

FREE RESOURCES to Help You Understand the Transgender Identity Debate

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We are in perilous days. It does no good for us to know the truth of the Bible and not preach it and practice it.

This is the reminder that the American Pastors Network wants to emphatically send to pastors and engaged believers, especially as they work to navigate an ever-changing culture, one where once-unheard-of laws and policies about who is allowed behind bathroom and locker room doors are commonplace.

Therefore, in an effort to educate and equip the faith community with the knowledge and tools necessary—especially in regards to complex gender issues—APN has launched an online toolkit that will provide visitors to the website with a white paper, sample letters, and other pieces of information that will arm them with biblical truth.

EXCLUSIVE (FREE) WHITE PAPER DOWNLOAD: Transgender Identity. Not Accepting God’s Design.

Other Downloads

Sermons by Pastors on the Transgender Issue

Voting the Lesser of Two Evils?

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Now that the presidential field has considerably narrowed, there’s a pressing question looming for some: “Will I vote the lesser of two evils or not vote at all?”

American Pastors Network President Sam Rohrer has discussed this very question and others on recent “Stand in the Gap Today” radio programs.

“Are we ever, as Christians, biblically required to vote for what many have called ‘the lesser of two evils’?” Rohrer asks. “We are always faced with the real challenge of voting among two or three ‘imperfect’ people. Jesus is not on the ballot; in Him, we would have a perfect candidate. Everyone on the ballot is imperfect.

“To illustrate,” Rohrer continued, “let’s consider a choice like this—Adolf Hitler or Joseph Stalin—both haters of Jesus, of Israel, of Christians, and both thinking they are gods themselves. The difference is which one will imprison or kill you first? In that case, yes, we would be constrained to not vote for either because both choices are truly evil—with clear evidence that neither align  with the word of God nor have a fear or respect for God. But when considering candidates today, we must determine if they are  less than perfect—or evil? As voters deliberate over these substantive  questions, what is the pastor’s role—and is there one? Should churches and pastors even delve into issues of government and politics? The answer is unequivocally, ‘yes.’”

Civil government is a creation of God, Rohrer added, and pastors have a responsibility from the pulpit to uphold the godly ideals of what leaders should be and educate their churches about  God’s expectations for leaders.

“When it comes to voting, evil equates to a candidate who is clearly anti-God, anti-Christ, anti-Israel, and anti-Bible,” Rohrer said. “For instance, does that candidate reject God-defined moral absolutes such as life, marriage and God-established human sexuality or does that candidate embrace and pursue the killing of the unborn and marriage between any combination of people other than man and woman? Does that candidate support bribery and corruption and the subversion of justice for all? As Christians, we should support and vote for the candidate whose principles most closely align with what we believe, what the word of God teaches and what God’s expectations of a leader are. After all, pastors must preach biblical principles about all aspects of life—at home and in parenting, in the workplace, as we reach out to our neighbors, in how a church should be run, and yes, in the principles we should hold close when we head to the polls.”

Hundreds of Pastors and Church Leaders Gather in Charlotte for American Pastors Network ‘U-Turn’ Event

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To read an article on the event by One News Now, please click HERE.

To watch a short video clip of the conference, please click HERE. 

Pastors and church leaders gave rave reviews about something many had never heard before—the role of the nation’s founding pastors, presented at last week’s “U-Turn” event hosted by the American Pastors Network and the North Carolina Pastors Network.

The fascinating ideals motivated pastors to make a real change in the way they preach, lead their churches and engage their congregations, as some pastors wrote in emails after the conference to APN President Sam Rohrer.

Hundreds attended the powerful day-long event, co-led by the North Carolina Pastors Network (NCPN, www.ncpastors.net) and hosted by Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte. There, some of the nation’s leading speakers shared their incredible stories and inspiring words, in an effort to demonstrate to pastors and ministry leaders that a new vision for their churches is a catalyst for critical change in their communities.

The event delved deep into our nation’s history and gave reasons today’s pastors and their churches must be involved; it was more than a rally to pump up the crowd—it was a serious call to action for America to do a “180”—a U-Turn back to what made our country work and what made America great.

“We are immensely encouraged by the amazing experience at ‘U-Turn’ on Thursday,” said Rohrer. “We are grateful, and praise God for blessing the conference, and now will certainly continue to pray, not only for immediate and significant results but also eternal impacts.”

Rohrer added that one pastor in attendance remarked, “Even though I believe that I’ve been involved in cultural issues and have faithfully preached, I know now that I must do much more. There is so much at stake not only [in my] preaching [but] warning and discipling my people.”

Also at “U-Turn,” APN announced the new “We Will Stand—Preach, Pray, Encourage, Engage” initiative, a commitment pastors nationwide can make to “stand in the gap for truth” in their churches and communities. APN will share more about the new initiative in the coming weeks.

“I heard directly and indirectly from those in attendance that they were greatly challenged and blessed by the ‘U-Turn’ conference,” said Dave Kistler, president of NCPN. “The days ahead will certainly tell the tale of what God has done in their hearts, focusing and firing them up for faithful engagement. One pastor stated, ‘I’ve got to change some things at church and get both myself and my people engaged!’ Comments like these are so encouraging, as we now pray for those who attended, that they will take the important principles presented and meet the challenge.”

Although biblical and not political, the “U-Turn” conference for church leaders sought to equip, empower and educate attendees about the essentials to impact culture, especially now, as the culture changes rapidly.

Speakers for “U-Turn: A Roadmap for Renewal—A Conversation with Pastors on Society, Culture and Leadership” included:

  • George Barna, social science researcher, executive director of the American Culture and Faith Institute (a division of United in Purpose), president of Metaformation, a faith development organization, and author
    • David Barton, historian and leader of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on America’s moral, religious and constitutional heritage
    • Paul Blair, president of Reclaiming America for Christ and former NFL star
    • Jeremy Dys, senior counsel for First Liberty, formerly the Liberty Institute, where he focuses on religious liberty matters and the First Amendment
    • Gary Frazier, Biblical writer and founder and president of Discovery Missions International
    • Dr. Richard Land, evangelical leader and president of Southern Evangelical Seminary
    • Steve Scheibner, president of Characterhealth Corporation and a pilot who will share his gripping story from 9/11
    • Bryan Smith, senior manager for biblical integration for BJU Press
    • Sammy Tippit of Sammy Tippit Ministries

‘Voting Integrity Checklist’ Guides Christians in Their Choices at the Polls

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Many voters—even during this year’s crucial Presidential election—may simply choose a name, not realizing that they are potentially altering the course of history with their vote.

That’s why, says APN President, Sam Rohrer, it’s imperative that Christians not only vote, but vote biblically during the upcoming primaries.

“Voting truly does have a lifetime of accountability,” Rohrer said. “The faithful cannot simply choose a name on a whim or go along with what the polls are dictating. Rather, voting must be a carefully considered, prayerful and serious decision. Our prayer is that every Christian will base their voting decisions on biblical wisdom for this election and let the Lord lead their choices.”

Decades ago, Rohrer created his “Voting Integrity Checklist,” a series of questions voters can ask themselves when considering certain issues. Personally, he used the list to guide him when voting for issues when he served as a state legislator for nearly 20 years. View the “Voting Integrity Checklist” video series online: Part I, Part II and Part III.

VOTER INTEGRITY CHECKLIST

  1. Is it moral?
  2. Is it constitutional?
  3. Does it preserve individual freedom and responsibility (vs. strengthening government control)?
  4. Does it preserve and strengthen the traditional family?
  5. Is it in the best interest of the general public (vs. only special interests)?
  6. Is it necessary?
  7. Should it be done on the federal level?
  8. Is this an effective and efficient way to do it?
  9. Do we have the money to pay for it?

Rohrer’s “Voting Integrity Checklist” stemmed from his teenage years, when a pastor shared with him a five-point checklist for making tough decisions. Rohrer carried and used that checklist through high school and college, through 15 years in business, and onto the floor of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, where he modified it to meet the demands of legislative votes.

Of the crucial upcoming election, Gary Dull, PPN (www.papastors.net) executive director and vice president, added, “As the important Pennsylvania primary approaches, we hope that our state’s pastors will encourage their entire church to get out and vote, as well as equip their congregations to vote biblically—and with a ‘lifetime of accountability’ in mind.”