Willy Rice Calls on Pastors to Engage in Politics Ahead of Midterms

October 4, 2026

Southern Baptist Convention President and pastor Willy Rice called on pastors to take part in the political process ahead of the midterm elections. Rice described abortion, marriage, gender identity and immigration as deeply theological and moral issues, and said pastors should “step up.” He also argued that Christians had been encouraged to withdraw from politics while people on the theological and political left remained engaged.

Rhetoric distinction: This report summarizes Rice’s stated views and political appeal. His characterizations are opinion and advocacy; they do not, by themselves, establish factual claims about the issues or groups he discussed.

Source: Fox News (October 4, 2026).