Adam Hamilton, the newly elected Democratic U.S. Senator from Kansas, has announced that he will remain the senior pastor of the Church of the Resurrection in Leawood while he takes his seat in Washington. The 62‑year‑old pastor, who has led one of the largest congregations in the United Methodist Church, will shift from a full‑time pastoral role to a quarter‑time schedule, preaching 12 to 18 services a year, including major holidays.
Church officials told members that Hamilton’s leadership will continue to shape the church’s vision and direction. He plans to retire as senior pastor in the fall of 2030, after which he will become pastor emeritus. The church also emphasized that his duties as pastor and senator will remain separate, and that political questions should be directed to his Senate office, not the church.
Hamilton’s election on Tuesday flipped a Kansas Senate seat from Republican to Democratic control, defeating incumbent Senator Roger Marshall. In his victory speech, he highlighted the need for bipartisan cooperation, noting that up to 40 percent of his rally attendees were Republicans. He urged Kansans to work together to solve problems and meet in the middle.
Drawing on Scripture, Hamilton cited Matthew 7:12 and Micah 6:8, calling for justice, mercy, and humility. He also referenced the Good Samaritan parable, encouraging his supporters to love neighbors boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously.
Source: Christianity Daily
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