“Policy affects our lives, and Christian leaders cannot ignore issues, isolate themselves or be intimidated by opposition,” said Greg Davis, president and CEO of Alabama Citizens Action Program. “Instead, we must use our influence for good.”
Sharing during the Jan. 30 ALCAP board of directors meeting held in Prattville, Davis said, “We want to be proactive in speaking out on moral issues.
“Churches and individuals have given generously to our ministry and now I believe I can say ‘We can do it’ when people ask for our help.”
‘All about relationships’
“It’s all about relationships,” Davis noted. “I’ve been meeting church leaders around the state and making friendships in the State House. I want legislators to know we care about them no matter their political party.”
Davis also reported his 2024 activities during the board meeting.
“I represented ALCAP in churches for 24 Sundays and spent 70 nights away from home,” he said. “We sponsored 13 prayer breakfasts for legislators, and I’ve spoken at numerous political meetings about issues of moral importance.”
Davis also invited Rep. Scott Stadthagen, a homebuilder and member of First Baptist Church Hartselle, to share with board members.
Stadthagen, who was elected in 2018 and now serves as majority leader in the Alabama House, urged board members to get to know their state senators and representatives and pray for all who serve in government roles.
Business items
Also, during the meeting, Chris Crain, executive director of Birmingham Metro Baptist Association, concluded his five years of service as ALCAP board chair.
Bill Johnston, interim pastor of Cropwell Baptist Church in Pell City, is the new board chair.
Johnston previously served as the board’s finance committee chair, reporting ALCAP is in a healthy financial position but continues to need more churches to consider adding ALCAP to their budget.
Board members also met Todd Russell, bivocational pastor of Mountain Hill Baptist Church in Lapine, who recently retired from a position with the state of Alabama and joined the ALCAP team as a legislative liaison.
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