Daniel Patterson @dlpatterson Daniel Patterson is Executive Vice Preisdent of the ERLC. In this role, he serves as the ERLC’s chief operating officer and leads the team to develop and drive innovative strategies to equip churches and address the key moral and ethical issues of the day. He holds a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and has wife Molly have been married since 2010, and together they have three children. Daniel Patterson's Resources Ministry Article What should churches do as they consider reopening after the coronavirus? by Daniel Patterson Jenn Kintner Note: This article is intended as a starting point for your church as you consider the right course of action for your local congregation. Leaders will need to make wise decisions for their local church in line with local, state,... Continue... Culture Book Review Pushing against a culture of contempt by Daniel Patterson The term “dumpster fire” has been used so frequently as a metaphor over the last few years that Merriam-Webster decided in 2018 it warranted inclusion in the dictionary. It’s not difficult to understand why after even a cursory glance at... Continue... Work Video Explainer How can Christians avoid making productivity an idol? by Daniel Patterson Daniel Patterson shares how Christians can avoid making productivity an idol. Continue... Politics Book Review The pleading of Ben Sasse in "Them: Why We Hate Each Other—And How to Heal" by Daniel Patterson William F. Buckley famously said of the mission of National Review, “It stands athwart history, yelling Stop.” Ben Sasse’s new book, Them: Why We Hate Each Other—and How to Heal might similarly be summarized as one that stands athwart society,... Continue... Family ERLC Podcast Episode The gospel and the future of marriage and family by Jen Wilkin Daniel Patterson Randy Stinson Todd Wagner Susie Hawkins Daniel Patterson moderates a discussion between Randy Stinson, Jen Wilkin, Susie Hawkins, and Todd Wagner about the gospel and the future of marriage and family. Continue... Work Video Explainer Does work have any redeeming value in a fallen world? by Daniel Patterson Continue... Family ERLC Podcast Episode The family life of Christian leaders by Daniel Patterson Micah Fries Lauren Chandler Nicole Lino Halim Suh How do ministry leaders balance Christian minsitry work with parenting and family life? Daniel Patterson is joined by Nicole Lino, Lauren Chandler, Micah Fries, and Halim Suh to talk about ministry work, parenting, family life, and their callings. The panelists, who all serve... Continue... Gospel Event Message The Gospel and The Future of Marriage and Family by Jen Wilkin Daniel Patterson Randy Stinson Todd Wagner Susie Hawkins Daniel Patterson moderates a discussion between Randy Stinson, Jen Wilkin, Susie Hawkins, and Todd Wagner at the Southern Baptist Convention Pre-Conference in Dallas, Texas, on June 9, 2018. Continue... Work Article 3 spiritual dangers of productivity by Daniel Patterson Being productive with one’s time is a topic I read and think about a great deal, and even enjoy doing so. If you’re anything like me, you care about productivity and leadership because of a desire to invest time and... Continue... Family Event Message The Family Life of Christian Leaders by Daniel Patterson Micah Fries Lauren Chandler Nicole Lino Halim Suh Daniel Patterson is joined by Nicole Lino, Lauren Chandler, Micah Fries, and Halim Suh to talk about balancing Christian ministry work with parenting and family life. The panelists, who all serve as pastors and ministry leaders, share personal stories and... Continue... « 1 2 »