This week on The Open Door we’ll talk about the busy and sometimes polemical intersection of the pastoral and the political. Our special guest, who will help us “stay real,” is Pastor Ken Walters of Summit Christian Fellowship in Big Bear, California. He’s an alumnus of Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He also serves as a member of the California State Committee of the American Solidarity Party. We’ll be asking Pastor Walters the following questions and, gentle auditor, you are welcome to add your own.

1. Could you tell us a bit about your studies at Fuller Theological Seminary?

2. You’ve just begun a new pastorate, and in a high place. What challenges do you see?

3. We often hear that it’s better not to discuss politics and religion. Is that good advice?

4. What drew you to the American Solidarity Party?

5. How can the ASP gain traction between now and November 3rd?

6. What sort of growth trajectory do you see for the ASP over, say, the next four years?

7. Often today’s politics centers on generating noise and nastiness. Can politics be intelligent?

8. If you were asked to give a speech on civics, civility, and citizenship what are some points that you would make?

9. Would you consider running for public office?

10. Have you read Don Quixote?