Clergy, churches, and communities -- An overview of ELCA and Episcopal clergy -- Congregational resources for clergy political action -- Communities of concern : the context of clergy political activity -- The political voice of clergy -- Leaders of the flock or lone rangers? Clergy in electoral politics -- Local participation of ELCA and Episcopal clergy -- Sending a message to government : clergy conventional and unconventional contacting -- Denominational politics : clergy opinions and actions regarding full communion -- Clery roles in American politics
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-251) and index