As evangelical leaders, there are core social principles at the center of our view of human flourishing. Among the most relevant to the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction are the protection of the unborn, the strengthening of religious liberty, and a dedication to human flourishing — which we believe can only be accomplished by a biblical definition of marriage and family.
Given these priorities and the call to seek our nation’s welfare, we believe that the judicial philosophy of Neil Gorsuch meets these vital thresholds. One of the highest priorities in the United States is the appointment of a Supreme Court justice who upholds the Constitution’s first freedoms. By all indication, Judge Gorsuch interprets the Constitution in accordance with America’s tradition of limited government.
Given his credentials, and considering the overwhelming support Judge Gorsuch received upon his appointment to the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in 2006 by the United States Senate, the 115th Senate should work diligently to confirm his appointment without obstruction.
A president’s nomination to the Supreme Court is one of his most important legacies. As evangelical leaders, we support President Trump’s nomination and pray for a quick confirmation process.
*Please note that the title and institution listed for each signatory is used for identification purposes only and does not necessarily constitute an official endorsement by the institution.
Russell Moore
President
Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission
Daniel Akin
President
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Jason K. Allen
President
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Hunter Baker
University Fellow
Union University
Foley Beach
Archbishop
Anglican Church in North America
Alistair Begg
Senior Minister
Parkside Church
Phillip Bethancourt
Executive Vice President
Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission
John Bradosky
Bishop
The North American Lutheran Church
Denny Burk
President
The Council on Biblical Manhood & Womanhood
D.A. Carson
President
The Gospel Coalition
H.B. Charles
Pastor
Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church
Michael Cromartie
Vice President
Ethics and Public Policy Center
Daniel Darling
Vice President of Communications
Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission
David Dockery
President
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Erick Erickson
Editor
The Resurgent
William A. Estrada, Esq.
Director of Federal Relations
Home School Legal Defense Association
Ronnie Floyd
Senior Pastor, Immediate Past President
Cross Church, Southern Baptist Convention
Steve Gaines
Pastor, Current President
Bellevue Baptist Church, Southern Baptist Convention
Timothy George
Dean
Beeson Divinity School
Tim Goeglein
Vice President for External Relations
Focus on the Family
Jack Graham
Senior Pastor, Former President
Prestonwood Baptist Church, Southern Baptist Convention
J.D. Greear
Senior Pastor
The Summit Church
O.S. Hawkins
President/CEO
GuideStone Financial Resources
D.A. Horton
Pastor
Reach Fellowship
Johnny Hunt
Senior Pastor, Former President
First Baptist Church, Southern Baptist Convention
Jeff Iorg
President
Gateway Seminary
Richard Land
President
Southern Evangelical Seminary
Greg Laurie
Pastor
Harvest Christian Fellowship
Matt Lockett
Executive Director
Bound4LIFE International
Jo Anne Lyon
Ambassador, General Superintendent Emerita
The Wesleyan Church
Gregg Matte
Senior Pastor
Houston’s First Baptist Church
R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
President
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
David Nammo
Executive Director & CEO
Christian Legal Society
Tommy Nelson
Senior Pastor
Denton Bible Church
Peggy Nienaber
Vice President of Operations
Faith and Action
Samuel “Dub” Oliver
President
Union University
Ray Ortlund
Pastor
Immanuel Church
Frank Page
President/CEO
Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention
Paige Patterson
President
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Matthew Pinson
President
Welch College
Karen Swallow Prior
Professor of English
Liberty University
Thom Rainer
President/CEO
LifeWay Christian Resources
Samuel Rodriguez
President
National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference,
Hispanic Evangelical Association
Mike Rouse
President
American Association of Christian Schools
Jimmy Scroggins
Lead Pastor
Family Church
Timothy Shah
Director for International Research
Religious Freedom Research Project
John Stonestreet
President
The Colson Center for Christian Worldview
Justin Taylor
Author, Editor, Blogger
The Gospel Coalition
Mark Tooley
President
Institute on Religion and Democracy
A.B. Vines
Pastor
New Seasons Church
Andrew T. Walker
Director of Policy Studies
Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission
Roland Warren
President/CEO
Care Net
Thomas White
President
Cedarville University
David Whitlock
President
Oklahoma Baptist University
Frank R. Wolf
Former United States Congressman
George Wood
General Superintendent
Assemblies of God
Bryant Wright
Senior Pastor, Former President
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Southern Baptist Convention
Travis Wussow
Vice President for Public Policy & General Counsel
Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission
Afshin Ziafat
Lead Pastor
Providence Church
