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GUIDELINES ON MINISTERING TO POLITICAL LEADERS - 2024

The Executive Committee of the National Council of Churches of Kenya on June 27, 2024 RESOLVED to issue the following Guidelines on Ministering to Politicians when they attend worship services:

Guidelines

1. Politicians are welcome to attend the churches for worship like all other members who are non-politicians.
2. The sacredness of the altar should be maintained by only allowing worship practices.
3. The clergy should provide guidance to politicians who attend church-led functions to prevent politicking.
4. Politicians should be encouraged to address people or media outside the worship sanctuary.
5. Any monetary contributions by politicians should be treated the same as offerings by all other members, and should not have any funfair or be announced.
6. Religious leaders to desist from endorsing or opposing politicians or political parties to maintain an objective voice of the church. Avoid exaggerated recognition of political leaders who attend the services to prevent projecting a higher level of importance than the other members of the church.
7. The clergy should, on behalf of the congregation, raise any issue of concern with the politicians who attend services as relates to their areas of responsibility.
8. Heads of churches to maintain oneness of purpose and ensure these guidelines are followed in their different congregations