Serving churches and shaping policy

The ERLC is uniquely positioned to be a voice of hope in a chaotic public square, championing public policy that addresses the issues you care about, seeks the good of your community, and is consistent with God’s design for flourishing.

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We advocate for policies that protect your rights as believers and seek the good of our neighbors.

The work of the ERLC is grounded in God’s Word and informed by Southern Baptist resolutions on issues related to life, religious liberty, marriage and family, and human dignity. We ensure that our nation’s leaders hear about the things that matter to you.

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IMPACT

The ERLC exists to bring hope to the public square. Many church leaders, policymakers, parents, and students can point to the positive impact made by the work of the organization throughout its history.

Here are a few of their stories.

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Hope for Moms in Crisis

The pro-life movement began with committed individuals, like Laura Messick and Dr. Richard Land,...

Gospel hope on a politically charged college campus

When Elizabeth graduated from a small Baptist college and began pursuing her master’s degree...

Jon Kelly

Hope for the Previously Incarcerated

Pastor Jon Kelly leads a thriving and diverse church in a Chicago neighborhood, serves...

Hope for Our Neighbor

When Eric Costanzo was first installed as pastor at South Tulsa Baptist Church in...

5 highlights of the ERLC’s work and Baptist cooperation

Southern Baptists gather each February for the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee meeting. Recently,...