NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission’s 2024 was highlighted by Supreme Court amicus briefs, ultrasound placements through the Psalm 139 Project, and a variety of new resources, events and updates from the entity.
ERLC President Brent Leatherwood looked back fondly on the entity’s work throughout the year.
“As I reflect on this year, I am proud of the work our team has faithfully executed on behalf of Southern Baptists as they’ve answered the call to bring the hope of the Gospel to our nation’s capital, before the courts and throughout our culture,” Leatherwood said.
“From our partnerships with Baptist state conventions calling on Christians to stand for life with the many abortion measures that were on the ballot; to the joint letter we submitted with SBC President Clint Pressley to the White House and U.S. congressional leaders expressing Southern Baptists’ unwavering support for Israel; to the memo sent to President Trump’s transition team outlining policies we believe they should prioritize in the first 100 days in office, we have worked to advocate for policies rooted in Southern Baptist convictions in the areas of life, religious liberty, human dignity and marriage and family.”
Leatherwood said everything the entity does, down to every resource, is designed to serve Southern Baptists.
“2024 also has been the year when we’ve really started unpacking my vision for thoughtful and well-researched resources designed specifically for our churches,” he said. “The numerous church assets our team developed––including the practical guides about pressing issues facing our congregations––ensured we were able to carry out our first responsibility to be alongside and equip our churches.
“Overall, this body of work tells me we conclude another year having served and assisted our pastors, ministers, and fellow Southern Baptists who are navigating these complex times. And that, through it all, this commission has remained a steady voice of conviction and hope in the public square.”
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