Guidelines for Political Activities of Churches and Pastors
Church Pastor

(1) Discuss the Positions of Candidates on Yes Yes
Public Issues

(2) Endorsement of Political Candidates No Yes

(3) Contributions to Political Candidates No Yes

(4) In-Kind Expenditures in Favor of or
Against Political Candidates No Yes

(5) Independent Expenditures in Favor of or
Against Political Candidates No Yes

(6) Contributions to PACs No Yes

(7) Payment of Expenses for Attendance
at Caucus of State/National Convention No Yes

(8) Appearance of Political Candidate at
Church Meeting or Service Yes N/A

(9) Distribute:
(a) Candidate Surveys Yes Yes

(b) Voting Records Yes Yes

(c) Candidate Political Statement No Yes

(1) Distribution by Others of Candidate
Political Statements in Church Parking Lot Yes N/A

(2) Rent Church List (at Market Value) Yes N/A

(3) Non-Partisan Voter Education and
Registration Yes Yes

(4) Church Bulletin or Newsletter:
(1) Political Ads at Regular Rate Yes N/A

(2) Political Ads at Less than Regular Rate No N/A

(3) News Stories Yes N/A

(4) Editorials No N/A