Guidelines for Political Activities of Churches and Pastors

(1) Discuss the Positions of Candidates on Public Issues CHURCH - YES / PASTOR - YES

(2) Endorsement of Political Candidates CHURCH - NO / PASTOR - YES

(3) Contributions to Political Candidates -- CHURCH - NO / PASTOR - YES

(4) In-Kind Expenditures in Favor of or Against Political Candidates -- CHURCH - NO / PASTOR - YES

(5) Independent Expenditures in Favor of or Against Political Candidates -- CHURCH - NO / PASTOR - YES

(6) Contributions to PACs -- CHURCH - NO / PASTOR - YES

(7) Payment of Expenses for Attendance at Caucus of State/National Convention -- CHURCH - NO / PASTOR - YES

(8) Appearance of Political Candidate at Church Meeting or Service -- CHURCH - YES / PASTOR - N/A

(9) Distribute:

(a) Candidate Surveys -- CHURCH - YES / PASTOR - YES

(b) Voting Records -- CHURCH - YES / PASTOR - YES

(c) Candidate Political Statement -- CHURCH - NO / PASTOR - YES

(1) Distribution by Others of Candidate Political Statements in Church Parking Lot -- CHURCH - YES / PASTOR - N/A

(2) Rent Church List (at Market Value) Yes -- CHURCH - YES / PASTOR - N/A

(3) Non-Partisan Voter Education and Registration -- CHURCH - YES / PASTOR - YES

(4) Church Bulletin or Newsletter:

(1) Political Ads at Regular Rate -- CHURCH - YES / PASTOR - N/A

(2) Political Ads at Less than Regular Rate -- CHURCH - NO / PASTOR - N/A

(3) News Stories -- CHURCH - YES / PASTOR - N/A

(4) Editorials -- CHURCH - NO / PASTOR - N/A