The ERLC exists to assist your church by helping you understand the moral demands of the gospel, apply Christian principles to moral and social problems and questions of public policy, and to …

Mar 21, 2023 · The ERLC is the Southern Baptist entity tasked with speaking for Southern Baptists in the public square and speaking to Southern Baptists on matters of moral importance.

Discover ERLC resources on issues related to life, religious liberty, marriage and family, and human dignity.

True human dignity, rooted in the imago Dei, motivates the ERLC to honor all people as made in God's image. We stand for the displaced, the trafficked, the preyed upon, and the persecuted—wherever …

Jul 31, 2025 · Leatherwood was elected as president of the ERLC 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 …

Oct 11, 2023 · Gulf Theological Seminary Sign the Evangelical Statement in Support of Israel We are asking policymakers to confront evil, promote peace, and protect the vulnerable. Sign below to add …

This policy center is where you can find each of the policies we engage along with actions taken by the ERLC, explainers, research, and SBC resolutions that guide our work.

Jan 16, 2025 · The ERLC will continue to any efforts toward federal marijuana legalization that may arise in this new Congress. Additionally, in 2024, the Biden administration moved forward with …

Apr 17, 2025 · The ERLC is advocating for “ gender transition” procedures to be banned for minors. The ERLC filed an amicus brief before the Supreme Court in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case surrounding …

Jul 23, 2024 · “Kevin Smith has resigned his position as chair of the board and also as a trustee for the ERLC. Vice chair Tony Beam has assumed the responsibilities of chair of the board. The other …