Statement Evangelical leaders support Judge Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court appointment By Staff Jul 9, 2018 As evangelical leaders, our views on just government and human flourishing are based on biblical principles. Our commitment to these principles remains resolute in our rapidly changing culture. We believe that Scripture teaches that government is justly ordered when it exercises the proper authority delegated to it by God. This means ensuring the rule of law, administering justice fairly and impartially, protecting the God-given dignity of every human being, and safeguarding our constitutional liberties. As custodians of our first freedoms, Supreme Court justices play a unique role in shaping the trajectory of legal precedent and public morality in our country. Because of the great importance the Supreme Court plays in interpreting the Constitution, it is necessary that nominees be impartial and faithful to the Constitution as it is, not as he or she simply wishes it to be. We believe that the judicial philosophy of Judge Brett Kavanaugh fulfills the important criteria listed above and merits appointment as the next associate justice on the United States Supreme Court. Given his credentials, and in view of the overwhelming support Judge Brett Kavanaugh received upon his appointment to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in 2006, the U.S. Senate should work diligently to confirm his appointment without obstruction. Supreme Court nominations are a crucial aspect of any president’s legacy. With Judge Kavanaugh, President Trump has an opportunity to shape the direction of the Supreme Court for a generation or more. As evangelical leaders, we support President Trump’s nominee and will pray and work 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 Randy Alcorn Founder & Director Eternal Perspective Ministries Jason K. Allen President Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary & Spurgeon College Bruce Riley Ashford Provost and Dean of the Faculty Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Hunter Baker Dean of Arts and Sciences Union University Joel Belz Founder World Magazine Phillip Bethancourt Executive Vice President Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission Denny Burk President The Council on Biblical Manhood & Womanhood Felix Cabrera Pastor, Second Vice President Iglesia Bautista Central, Southern Baptist Convention D.A. Carson President The Gospel Coalition Daniel Darling Vice President for Communications Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission David S. Dockery President Trinity International University and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Ronnie Floyd Senior Pastor, President, Former President Cross Church, National Day of Prayer, Southern Baptist Convention Steve Gaines Pastor, Former President Bellevue Baptist Church, Southern Baptist Convention Jack Graham Senior Pastor, Former President Prestonwood Baptist Church, Southern Baptist Convention J.D. Greear Senior Pastor, President The Summit Church, Southern Baptist Convention Johnny Hunt Senior Pastor, Former President First Baptist Church Woodstock, Southern Baptist Convention Chuck Kelley President New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Richard Land President Southern Evangelical Seminary Bob Lepine Pastor Redeemer Community Church Gregg Matte Pastor Houston's First Baptist Church James Merritt Lead Pastor, Former President Cross Pointe Church, Southern Baptist Convention R. Albert Mohler, Jr. President The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Samuel "Dub" Oliver President Union University Ray Ortlund Pastor Immanuel Church Daniel Patterson Vice President for Operations and Chief of Staff Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission Matthew Pinson President Welch College Karen Swallow Prior Professor of English Liberty University Dennis Rainey Author, Speaker, President Ever Thine Home Samuel Rodriguez President National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, Hispanic Evangelical Association Jimmy Scroggins Pastor Family Church John Stonestreet President Colson Center for Christian Worldview Mark Tooley President Institute on Religion and Democracy A.B. Vines Pastor, First Vice President New Seasons Church, Southern Baptist Convention Andrew T. Walker Director of Policy Studies Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission Roland Warren President & CEO Care Net Frank R. Wolf Former United States Congressman Distinguished Senior Fellow, 21st Century Wilberforce George O. Wood Chairman World Assemblies of God Fellowship Travis Wussow Vice President for Public Policy & General Counsel Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission Download the PDF