TWO politicians have spoken about their faith and how it impacts and helps them make choices for their public roles.

Darren Millar, AM for Clwyd West, and Ann Jones, AM for Vale of Clwyd, wrote about their Christian faith for the Diocese of St Asaph’s magazine, Teulu Asaph.

Mr Millar said: “I would love to see churches work at redressing the balance. As well as the missional need, there are other obvious benefits. For example, it is in Proverbs 29:2 where we read the bold statement, ‘When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.’

"I, for one, want to live in a world where there is more rejoicing and less groaning.

"The church finds itself in a time where it increasingly needs to be strategically wise. It’s often a controversial point, but the gospel is just as relevant to the ‘up and outs’ as it is to the ‘down and outs’.

"If the big picture remains too challenging for some, my desire would be to at least see churches motivating their congregation to pray, encourage, and support those people of faith currently serving in the public sphere."

Ms Jones, who attended the officially opening of the Cathedral's tearooms in May, said: "Often within the context of the way in which those in public life are regarded, it is difficult to believe that a faith of any denomination is present, yet it is those acts outside of the public limelight that shape and guide many of us who have ventured into public life.

"The teachings of the living gospel that I aspire to uphold, have shaped and continue to shape my thinking and hopefully my actions throughout my role in public life. In fact, it was the message coming from the gospel that inspired me to look to stand for public office and thankfully with the support of my community and further afield I am now able to influence and shape policies that I hope are making a difference to the lives of the many who rely upon good law making."