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Brent Leatherwood

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Brent Leatherwood was elected as president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission in 2022, after a year of leading the organization as acting president. Previously, he served as chief of staff at the ERLC, as well as the entity’s director of strategic partnerships. He brings an expertise in public policy to his work, having been the executive director of the Tennessee Republican Party, the director of communications and policy strategy in the Tennessee General Assembly, and working for several years on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Brent is a dedicated member of his church, where he has served as a deacon since 2014. Brent is married to Meredith, and together they have three children.

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Is the GOP the party of life and liberty no more?

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This piece was written as an op-ed published at Religion News Service. (RNS) —...

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In two years, America will celebrate 250 years of independence. Anniversaries like this are...

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Remarks to the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention

Fellow Baptists, this is my third address I have had the privilege of making...

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ERLC advocates for life in the U.S. Senate

POLICY STATEMENT: Nashville, Tenn. – The ERLC advocates for policies that promote a culture...

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