PART 2—The Election Probably Won’t Be Over on November 3 (and How Churches Can Respond)

• Don’t Just Fight Negativity During This Season: Actively Teach And Practice Kindness  

We have heard from many teachers and school administrators, as they reached out about our 30-Day Kindness Challenge initiative, that they have poured millions of dollars into anti-bullying programs that don’t work. As one put it, “You can’t effect change by teaching people not to be a bully: you have to teach kindness.” 

The same principle applies to our current moment and helps leaders who have been wrestling with how to address this chaotic time without getting unduly pulled into politics. Don’t just speak against negativity or urge restraint: teach active, Christ-like kindness. 

And practice kindness as well. Which can be hard in this season. Which brings us to an all-important point #2.