'Intentional ministry'

Human Race | Tim Walberg makes the transition from the pulpit to politics | John Dawson, Mindy Belz

At the intersection of politics and religion stands Tim Walberg. Few professional politicians can claim anything more than a layman's credibility in the field of religion. And few pastors can flex much official political muscle. Walberg, a former pastor and newly elected Republican congressman from Michigan, can claim expertise in both fields.

At a time when some conservative religious leaders are questioning the marriage between evangelicals and the Republican Party, Rep. Walberg has found unity between his religion and political interests. "Politics is just another format that can be used as a place of intentional ministry," Walberg told WORLD. "Christians can be involved in influencing their culture here [in Washington]."