Illustrative collage of a green, thriving earth that overtakes a land wrecked by climate change. Paid Content for Science Moms How pastors can reclaim the climate conversation. Imagine a world where 82% of Christians believe they have a God-given duty to protect the Earth, yet only 4% of them hear their church leaders addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: climate change. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario—it’s the reality facing the American church today. As pastors and ministry leaders, we stand at a critical juncture. Our congregations recognize the biblical mandate to care for creation, but there’s a deafening silence from the pulpit when it comes to climate change. For many, this topic has become entangled with political ideologies, making it feel like treacherous terrain for church leaders who strive for unity. But what if we could reclaim this conversation, grounding it not in partisan politics but in the rich soil of Scripture, our calling as followers of Christ, and our shared belief that God has instructed us to protect the earth? As Christians, we are connected by theological beliefs that run deeper than those which divide us into partisan factions. By standing on our common ground, says Jim Stump, vice president of programs at BioLogos, we have the opportunity both to fulfill our shared duty as caretakers of God’s creation and to demonstrate Christ’s love in a tangible, world-changing way. Reclaiming a Biblical Vision of Creation Care Jessica Moerman , a scientist and pastor, sees a unique opportunity for church leaders to begin those climate conversations “without some of the political and cultural baggage that causes a knee-jerk reaction of shutting down.” By grounding discussions in Scripture, pastors can help their congregations see that caring for the earth is not a partisan issue but a […]