POLICY BRIEFINGS
FOR PASTORS AND FAITH LEADERS
designed to equip faith leaders to educate and advocate for faith-based communities.
THIS MONTH'S FOCUS ISSUE:
Medicaid Funding
The Good News in Bad Times is a bi-weekly policy briefing explicitly crafted for pastors and faith leaders on advocacy and ministry's front lines.
This month, we are focused on the urgent threat of Medicaid cuts and how they will impact vulnerable communities, especially low-income families, seniors, and people of color.
URGENT ACTION TOOLS: Social Media Posts to Share
CALL TO ACTION TOOLS: Sample Letter to Congress
Below is a draft letter you can put on your letterhead. Sending a letter to Congress about issues is public education and advocacy, allowed by IRS laws (Revenue Ruling 2007-41). Please share a copy of your letter with us at info@skinnerleaders.org
Your Full Name]
[Your Title / Church / Organization]
[Your Address]
[Email Address] • [Phone Number]
[Date]
The Honorable [First and Last Name]
[U.S. House of Representatives / U.S. Senate]
[Washington, D.C. 20515 / 20510]
Re: Protecting the Vulnerable and Defending Justice
Dear [Senator/Representative Last Name],
As a faith leader and your constituent, I urge you to protect the most vulnerable in our communities based on Jesus Christ's teachings, which remind us that we must take care of “the least of these.”
I am deeply concerned about proposed Medicaid cuts, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) protections rollback, and efforts to weaken civil rights enforcement. These decisions disproportionately harm Americans of ALL backgrounds, including low-income and aging populations who rely on these programs for survival and dignity.
Now more than ever, we need moral courage in public policy. As a person of faith, I ask you to lead with justice, mercy, and compassion.
Thank you for your service. I am praying for your leadership.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Church or Organization]