From stakeholder politics to the bureaucracy of the Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, faith is integral to the work of The White House. From national policy issues like health reform and immigration reform, to hot-button political fights, learn how faith has and will continue to play a pivotal role at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

The religious, social and political landscape is changing rapidly in the United States. Yet, religion still plays a powerful role in America--for good and ill. As a White House aide and consultant who has helped political and religious leaders navigate these complex issues at the highest levels, Michael Wear shares his unique insights on the current state of religion in America, and equips his audience with tools to help them and their organization.

While many Americans still think of Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson as the faces of American evangelicalism, the truth is that American evangelicalism has changed a great deal since the 1980s. As an advisor to political and religious leaders on evangelicalism, as well as a frequent columnist on these matters, Wear moves beyond antiquated characterizations of evangelicals, and introduces us anew to the quarter of Americans who call themselves evangelical Christians.

 Wear provides lessons on faithfulness and decisionmaking applicable to Christians in all stages of their lives: business leaders and students, parents and children, politicians and pastors.