About / Daniel Patterson
Daniel Patterson

Daniel Patterson is former Executive Vice President of the ERLC. He holds a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Molly have been married since 2010, and together they have three children.


How to approach parenting with wisdom, grit, and gospel focus
4 helpful features of "Full Circle Parenting"
“Parenting isn’t for wimps.” That’s how Jimmy and Kristin Scroggins open their book, Full...
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Why and how reading shapes your soul
I remember a seminary professor of mine saying once, “The biggest problem most preachers...
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Full Circle Parenting
A Guide to Crucial Conversations
This is a parenting book grounded in the gospel and authored by a couple...
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Three ways (not) to frighten your pastor
How to be an encouragement through your communication
Pastors in training are often counseled by those older and more seasoned in ministry...
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Encouragement for the Church during COVID-19
The ERLC is creating a brand new landing page highlighting resources for the local...
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Who would you like to nominate for the ERLC 2021 Leadership Council?
Do you know someone who could be a good fit for the 2021 ERLC...
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How ministry is continuing during COVID-19
Good news from SBC churches
Later this week, the Southern Baptist Convention will host an event, SBC Advance, designed...
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What should churches do as they consider reopening after the coronavirus?
Note: This article is intended as a starting point for your church as you...
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Pushing against a culture of contempt
Displaying love, courage, and wisdom in a moment fraught with tension
The term “dumpster fire” has been used so frequently as a metaphor over the...
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How can Christians avoid making productivity an idol?
Daniel Patterson shares how Christians can avoid making productivity an idol.
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The pleading of Ben Sasse in “Them: Why We Hate Each Other—And How to Heal”
William F. Buckley famously said of the mission of National Review, “It stands athwart...
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