In accordance with Executive Order 26-06 signed by Governor Braun, Lieutenant Governor Beckwith is interested in listening and connect with faith leaders to hear and understand the issues facing their communities. Lt. Governor Beckwith realizes communities of faith are instrumental to a healthy Hoosier community and wishes to encourage and assist communities of faith in their endeavors to assist those less privileged in our Hoosier communities.
Lieutenant Governor Beckwith will consult with experts and various leaders of faith-based institutions that operate programs in the following areas:
- Increasing civic engagement;
- Promoting recovery from substance use disorder;
- Facilitating prisoner reentry into society;
- Cultivating resilience through work and self-sufficiency;
- Strengthening the family unit;
- Mentoring the next generation;
- Promoting principled morals and character; and
- Supporting foster parenting and adoption.
Lieutenant Governor Beckwith hosts roundtables to accomplish this by equipping and educating churches on civic responsibility, helping to mobilize issues faced in the community, build relationships with leaders, and encouraging involvement with Hoosiers.
Churches' Bill of Rights
The Churches' Bill of Rights is a clear outline for churches, houses of worship, synagogues, temples, and all faith-based communities to fully understand their rights under the current law. It’s a bold step forward, and it ensures the protection of the freedoms that allow these vital institutions to help Hoosiers thrive. To read the Churches' Bill of Rights click here.
Faith Leader Recognition Award
Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith recognizes the hard and often overlooked work of faith leaders who contribute so much to our communities. The Lieutenant Governor would like to formally recognize and honor faith leaders who have continually and faithfully served in the same Hoosier community for 25 years or more. You may nominate a faith leaders by completing the following nomination form.
Please email us at tpriest@lg.in.gov and provide the information below:
- Your full name
- Your phone number and email address
- Faith Leader's first and last name
- Contact information, email, phone number, social media, etc.
- Name of current house of worship and physical address
- Year the nominee began leading in ministry
- The work they do not only in the church but also in the community
- Denomination affiliation
- Any unique accomplishments
We look forward to celebrating the positive impact of this faith leader on your community.