Faith Leaders Unite to Mobilize Statewide Policy and Protest

New York-based coalition MPAC expands to California, aiming to galvanize clergy and community around key issues

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:57pm

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A serene, nostalgic painting of a lone community center or church building in warm, golden light, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation and civic purpose.A faith-based coalition aims to reclaim the pulpit's role in shaping public policy and advancing community empowerment.Los Angeles Today

A New York-based faith and social justice organization called the Ministers' Political Action Committee (MPAC) is expanding to California, with Los Angeles as its launching ground. Under the leadership of Western Regional Director Pastor K.W. Tulloss, MPAC is working to organize clergy and community leaders around issues ranging from housing affordability to civic engagement ahead of key elections.

Why it matters

MPAC emerged in New York during a period of intense gentrification, with clergy uniting to protect churches and surrounding communities from displacement and exploitation. The organization aims to replicate that model of economic empowerment and advocacy in California, ensuring marginalized communities benefit from major upcoming events like the Olympics, World Cup, and Super Bowl.

The details

MPAC is taking a dual approach that blends activism with policy work. While protests remain a critical tool, the organization emphasizes that lasting change requires engagement with lawmakers and institutions. MPAC is rolling out initiatives in Los Angeles including monthly convenings, legal assistance nights, and voter education efforts ahead of state and local elections.

  • MPAC was founded in 2006 on the East Coast.
  • The organization expanded to California in 2025, with Pastor K.W. Tulloss leading the Western Regional efforts.
  • MPAC is preparing for key upcoming events in California such as the Olympics, World Cup, and Super Bowl.

The players

Ministers' Political Action Committee (MPAC)

A New York-based faith and social justice organization that is expanding to California, aiming to galvanize clergy and community leaders around issues ranging from housing affordability to civic engagement.

Pastor K.W. Tulloss

The Western Regional Director of MPAC, who was approached in 2025 to bring the organization's model of economic empowerment and advocacy to California.

The 'Founding Four'

A group of Harlem pastors who founded MPAC during a period of intense gentrification, uniting clergy to protect churches and surrounding communities from displacement and exploitation.

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What they’re saying

“We're building this organization to organize and mobilize around the issues that matter most to our communities. From housing to the economy to education, we're focused on making sure our voices are not just heard—but represented at the table.”

— Pastor K.W. Tulloss, Western Regional Director, MPAC

“There's a time to protest and a time to sit down and shape policy. Too often we protest without addressing the laws that created the problem. We have to do both.”

— Pastor K.W. Tulloss, Western Regional Director, MPAC

What’s next

MPAC is preparing voter education and mobilization efforts ahead of upcoming state and local elections, including the California gubernatorial race.

The takeaway

MPAC's goal is to re-engage the faith community as a driving force in civic life, addressing a growing disconnect between the pulpit and public policy. The organization aims to become a significant player in California's faith-based civic landscape, blending activism and policy work to ensure marginalized communities benefit from major events and development.