Christian leaders launch Alberta municipal election tour
Albertan Christian leaders from non-government organizations and all levels of politics have launched a Christian rally tour aimed at building solidarity and connections.
Albertan Christian leaders from non-government organizations and all levels of politics have launched a Christian rally tour aimed at building solidarity and connections ahead of the upcoming October municipal elections in Alberta.
The Alberta Christian Municipal rally will run across 12 cities over 18 days, introducing municipalities to their Christian candidates and featuring speakers from Christian media organizations, as well as Christian mayors, city councillors, and school trustees.
The rally will make stops in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge and more and is open to expanding the list. The first stop will be in Westlock starting Saturday, and the province-wide tour will run until July 23, with the latest stop currently scheduled in Ponoka on July 21.
Keynote speakers the group boasts include talks from unnamed Conservative MPs, Christian MLAs, and former MPs such as Stockwell Day. Political strategists such as Cam Wilson from the Wilberforce Project, Rob Beyer from a Better Calgary Party, and John Hilton O’Brien from Parents for Choice in Education and Campaign Life Coalition are also set to attend.
Michael Clark, the executive director of the Christian Impact Network, a Christian political advocacy group, is leading the rally, which will be hosted by Christians That Care. Clark announced his bid for the Liberal Party leadership in the last race that saw Prime Minister Mark Carney elected, but Clark was unable to meet the qualifications to enter.
Clark told True North in an email that the Bible advocates for Christians to be active “builders” in society, rather than taking a backseat.
“Ultimately, the best solutions for Alberta will come when we calibrate our laws to biblical principles,” Clark told True North. “Instead of just whining about all the problems, it’s time for Christians to take responsibility and be part of the solution — this is our turn on the Earth.”
He said the hope for the event is to build networks between Christian municipal candidates who might feel alone and outnumbered amid a growing secularist approach in government and to encourage others to become campaign managers and volunteers for their local candidates.
“When (Christian politicians) step ‘out of line’ with the woke mob, they’re often attacked. This is happening across the country. I want them to find courage when they see many others running with them across Alberta,” Clark said. “I also hope this gives a gentle push to the 'Christian couch potatoes' — to stop spectating and start participating.”
He hopes the rallies will motivate Christian Albertans to consider running in the upcoming municipal elections on October 30, 2025, or at least to support candidates who are doing so while “standing on biblical principles.”
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