Politics in the Pulpit? Faithful Preaching During an Election Year

Meet our Lunch & Learn Panel

       Tom Claibourne

Tom has been the preaching minister of the Bethlehem Church of Christ in rural southern Ohio, where he and his wife, Linnea have served, for the past 45 years. As an author, he has published over 100 articles apart from regular writing assignments with The Restoration Herald, the Lookout, and The Christian Standard. His involvement with a prominent Ten Commandments lawsuit (1999-2005) led to numerous interviews (television, radio, and print media), as well as considerable research concerning America’s heritage and the issue of religion in the public square.

         Brad Clouse

Brad is a Louisville, Kentucky native, graduating from Louisville Bible College in 2010 with a Master's Degree in Sacred Literature after earning his former degrees at the same university. Brad served at smaller churches in Adair County Kentucky while in college before being called to Ohio in 2009. He ministered to the New Vienna Church of Christ congregation for 12 years before being called to the Hillsboro Church of Christ as the Senior Minister. Brad is a passionate and dynamic communicator of the Gospel.

         David Stokes

David is a graduate of Cincinnati Christian University (Bachelors and Masters degrees). David has been a preacher of the Gospel since his student days in 1966. He has led growing ministries in Kentucky, Ohio, Florida, and Indiana. For 20 he served as a Trustee of CCU. He has spoken for conferences, taught in Brazil, Australia, and in "Sun-mester" at Florida Christian College. Upon retirement in 2023 after 17 years as Senior Minister of Jerome Church, he continues (6 years now) to lead weekly worship as a volunteer Chaplain at Century Fields Retirement Center, Greentown. He is also leading his third interim ministry.

Join us on August 28th from 11 am to 1 pm for our next lunch-and-learn event for ministers and church leaders in the Greater Cincinnati area. Let's discuss how we navigate this turbulent time with wisdom, courage, and conviction! There is no cost to attend, but please register so we have enough food prepared for everyone.