For the past couple of weeks, my faithful Delve into the Depths Blog readers have been noticing a peculiar absence of activity. There is good reason for this. I sent this e-mail out a few weeks ago to some people and thought it might now be appropriate to post experts from it here:
On May 9th, Congressman Marty Meehen is expected to announce his resignation from Congress. Already several Democrats are lining up to fill the vacancy. Though a few Republicans have expressed interest, none of them seems to be generating excitement. What is worse, none of those considering running are willing to stand up for Constitutional principals and Biblical values.
As many of you already know, last year I left the Republican Party, fed up with their moral compromise on issues ranging from abortion to homosexual “marriage.” I joined the Constitution Party and cast my lot with those who are dedicated to God, family and the Republic. I’ve never felt more at home.
Now as a leader of the party, we have been searching for a candidate to run in this special election to fill the vacant Congressional seat in the Massachusetts 5th district. It is important for us to run someone who will be our standard bearer, getting the message out. We need to let people know that there are candidates who will not cower away from truth, but have a commitment to honor God and do what is right. A person who you can vote for, not merely vote against as the lesser of two evils.
Unfortunately, while several such potential candidates have expressed interest in 2008, no one has expressed interest in this particular interest. I found this frustrating and disappointing. Then, a thought suddenly occurred to me. This thought really only consisted of two words – why not? If I do sincerely feel someone ought to run – why not me?
I am sending you this e-mail to let you know that I will be running for Congress in the Massachusetts 5th District with the Constitution Party. I realize that I most likely will not win, or even come close. But that is not why I am running. I am running because someone has to. Someone has to be willing to let people know there is a candidate who still acknowledges God’s providence and sovereignty in the affairs of our nation. Someone needs to stand up to the constant onslaught against the traditional family and say, “Enough!” Someone needs to stand tall and point out that the Constitution is not merely a historical, irrelevant document. I will be this candidate.
I still believe the most important thing I can do for my country is stay in my current position. I am still the assistant pastor of North Baptist Church and the principal of South Shore Christian School. I have no intention of leaving those positions.
(Though let me make it perfectly clear that North Baptist Church and South Shore Christian School in no way endorses, condones, supports, or encourages in any way this candidacy or any candidacy.)
This nation needs Christian men and women to step out and spread the gospel of grace, fulfilling the great commission. That is our priority and greatest task.
Yet, at the same time, Christianity was never meant to be lived merely within the four walls of a church building. It must be taken out into the world to influence every realm of life, including politics and government. I have yet to see a Christian preacher look down upon our founding fathers as mixing religion and politics. Several signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were preachers. Preacher were then looked at not as mere leaders of a church, but leaders in the community as well. I am not forsaking my call to full time ministry, but expanding it.
Because I most likely will not win this race, I have the liberty of setting my own schedule and running this campaign the way I see fit. I will not be taking any time off from North Baptist or South Shore Christian School. Much of this campaign will be run from our website and through advertisements, interviews and direct mail. Several times each month (on weekends and evenings) I will be in the district stumping where I can and getting the word out personally.
I would like to ask for all of your prayers. Our first step is getting the 2,000 signatures required to get on the ballot. Praise the Lord, our party is blessed to have Nicholas Sumbles in our midst. Nicholas is an expert in the field of ballot access and had committed himself to helping me not only with ballot access but with fund raising as well (as most of my resources are going toward the most exciting part of my life, my summer wedding to Jill). Our two biggest goals would be (1) to be included in the debates and (2) to get our party some name recognition that would help our 2008 candidates.
I would invite all of you to visit my campaign website, www.thompson07.com. I would also covet any advice you would have for me concerning this campaign and the website. But most of all, please keep me in prayer.
Because of this, I will limit my blogging to the official campaign blog. I will still continue to post my sermon outlines on here as they are preached. I may also post some other things from time to time. Both the radio station and the podcast will be suspended until after the election (sometime in October). Thank you for your understanding.
Posted by Kevin Thompson 