What Churches May Do:

• Conduct non-partisan voter registration drives
• Distribute non-partisan voter education materials, such as Christian Coalition voter guides and scorecards
• Host forums where all viable candidates are allowed to speak
• Allow candidates and elected officials to speak at church services
• Educate members about pending legislation
• Lobby for legislation and may spend an insubstantial amount of its budget (5% is safe) on direct lobbying activities
• Pastors (and members) may endorse candidates in their capacity as private citizens
• Participate fully in political committees that are independent of the church

What Churches May NOT Do:

• Endorse candidates directly or indirectly on behalf of the church
• Contribute funds or services (such as mailing lists or office equipment) directly to candidates or political committees
• Distribute materials that clearly favor any candidate or party
• Pay fees for partisan political events from church funds
• Allow candidates to solicit funds while speaking in church
• Set up a political committee that would contribute to candidates