L-3 PEOPLE FILE
- Brent Leatherwood - Alyssia Lee - Jack Lee - Jeff Lee - Justin Lee - Richard G Lee - Stephen Lee - Tim Lee - Charles Lehardy -
==brent leatherwood======
Brent Leatherwood, former president of the Southern Baptist Convention's (SBC) Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), identifies as a Baptist and his work has been rooted in Christian principles and Baptist beliefs according to The Christian Index. The ERLC's advocacy work is "rooted in Scripture" and guided by Baptist beliefs, notes The Christian Index. He cites 1 Peter 3:15-16 as an example of the principles guiding their ministry.
Balance of Conviction and Kindness: Leatherwood believes in "standing for truth, without equivocation, yet never failing to honor the God-given dignity of each person we engage," according to WPLN News. Leatherwood stated that his "greatest hope is anchored in the salvation offered by Jesus" and that this hope "has powered our work these last several years, and has shaped my own conscience," says The Christian Index. He has encouraged Christians to prioritize their identity as "exiles" and "sojourners," with ultimate loyalty to the kingdom of God, while also being deeply invested in their communities and serving their neighbors, reports Baptist Press.
Conservative Social Stances: Like other ERLC leaders, Leatherwood is a vocal critic of abortion and same-sex marriage, notes RNS | Covering the world of religion.. The ERLC also advocates against transgender rights and promotes a strong pro-Israel stance, according to The Washington Post. The ERLC under Leatherwood supported immigration reform and refugee resettlement, aligning with positions previously adopted by the SBC, but sometimes differing from the "MAGA movement," says RNS | Covering the world of religion.. He advocated for the defunding of Planned Parenthood and opposed efforts to abolish the ERLC, reports Baptist Standard. While against abortion, he resisted calls for criminal penalties against women seeking abortions. He also supported a proposal for temporary gun removal from individuals at risk of harming themselves or others, a stance that drew criticism from some within the SBC. Brent Leatherwood recently resigned as president of the ERLC after facing internal criticism regarding the agency's direction and alignment with the conservative wing of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Balance of Conviction and Kindness: Leatherwood believes in "standing for truth, without equivocation, yet never failing to honor the God-given dignity of each person we engage," according to WPLN News. Leatherwood stated that his "greatest hope is anchored in the salvation offered by Jesus" and that this hope "has powered our work these last several years, and has shaped my own conscience," says The Christian Index. He has encouraged Christians to prioritize their identity as "exiles" and "sojourners," with ultimate loyalty to the kingdom of God, while also being deeply invested in their communities and serving their neighbors, reports Baptist Press.
Conservative Social Stances: Like other ERLC leaders, Leatherwood is a vocal critic of abortion and same-sex marriage, notes RNS | Covering the world of religion.. The ERLC also advocates against transgender rights and promotes a strong pro-Israel stance, according to The Washington Post. The ERLC under Leatherwood supported immigration reform and refugee resettlement, aligning with positions previously adopted by the SBC, but sometimes differing from the "MAGA movement," says RNS | Covering the world of religion.. He advocated for the defunding of Planned Parenthood and opposed efforts to abolish the ERLC, reports Baptist Standard. While against abortion, he resisted calls for criminal penalties against women seeking abortions. He also supported a proposal for temporary gun removal from individuals at risk of harming themselves or others, a stance that drew criticism from some within the SBC. Brent Leatherwood recently resigned as president of the ERLC after facing internal criticism regarding the agency's direction and alignment with the conservative wing of the Southern Baptist Convention.
ERLC head Brent Leatherwood resigns; acting president named
Brent Leatherwood, president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, has stepped down from office, four years after he was tasked with leading the convention's political advocacy arm. The ERLC announced Leatherwood's departure on Thursday, saying the ERLC Board of Trustees accepted the resignation. ERLC Vice President and Chief of Staff Miles Mullin will serve as acting president. In a statement, Leatherwood said he is stepping down because he believes that it is "time to close this chapter of my life." "It has been an honor to guide this Baptist organization in a way that has honored the Lord, served the churches of our Convention, and made this fallen world a little better," said Leatherwood.
(Christian Post 7/31/25) READMORE>>>>>
Brent Leatherwood, president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, has stepped down from office, four years after he was tasked with leading the convention's political advocacy arm. The ERLC announced Leatherwood's departure on Thursday, saying the ERLC Board of Trustees accepted the resignation. ERLC Vice President and Chief of Staff Miles Mullin will serve as acting president. In a statement, Leatherwood said he is stepping down because he believes that it is "time to close this chapter of my life." "It has been an honor to guide this Baptist organization in a way that has honored the Lord, served the churches of our Convention, and made this fallen world a little better," said Leatherwood.
(Christian Post 7/31/25) READMORE>>>>>
A sizeable US demographic, many Evangelicals are sending money and manpower to Israel
“In keeping with Christian Just War tradition, we also affirm the legitimacy of Israel’s right to respond against those who have initiated these attacks as Romans 13 grants governments the power to bear the sword against those who commit such evil acts against innocent life,” says the statement. Because of that belief, “calls for a ceasefire are tantamount to forcing Israel to live with these heinous violations,” said ERLC president Brent Leatherwood. (Cathryn J Prince/The Times of Israel 11/12/23) Read More>>>>>
“In keeping with Christian Just War tradition, we also affirm the legitimacy of Israel’s right to respond against those who have initiated these attacks as Romans 13 grants governments the power to bear the sword against those who commit such evil acts against innocent life,” says the statement. Because of that belief, “calls for a ceasefire are tantamount to forcing Israel to live with these heinous violations,” said ERLC president Brent Leatherwood. (Cathryn J Prince/The Times of Israel 11/12/23) Read More>>>>>
March 3, 2023: The Pathway: ERLC’s Leatherwood interviews former MBC president about racial reconciliation
In the video, ERLC President Brent Leatherwood converses with Nelson about “the important issue of racial unity in the Southern Baptist Convention,” according to an email announcement from the ERLC..
In the video, ERLC President Brent Leatherwood converses with Nelson about “the important issue of racial unity in the Southern Baptist Convention,” according to an email announcement from the ERLC..
Brent Leatherwood
“Our mission calls us to assist our churches and it is from the service we render that we speak to the important issues of the day. I can think of no one better than Miles Mullin, and the deep well of experience serving churches he draws from, to help us accomplish this vital work. His strengths in leadership and administration will enhance an already strong team at the ERLC. Moreover, he has a deep appreciation for the role of healthy institutions in SBC life and the broader culture. From his time supporting local churches, to the guidance he provided in academia, to his passion for developing leaders, Miles’ knowledge and expertise will help ensure this Commission continues to bring a distinctively Baptist voice into the public square as it has for over a century.”
-Brent Leatherwood; ERLC President recommending Miles Mullin for Vice President of ERLC 1.26.23
-Brent Leatherwood; ERLC President recommending Miles Mullin for Vice President of ERLC 1.26.23
==alyssia lee======
Alyssia Lee
Fasting is ultimately a multifaceted spiritual discipline that benefits Christians greatly in many ways. Fasting denies the flesh: it denies the desires of the flesh and pushes us to live by the Spirit Fasting disciplines the mind: it teaches us that we can push through difficult circumstances when our minds and bodies scream that we are in desperate need, it teaches us that we can handle more than we thought. Fasting draws us closer to God: Fasting fixes our eyes on God and helps to focus on Him and pray every time we have the pain of hunger.
- Fasting teaches us to depend on God: our natural instincts are to satisfy anything uncomfortable in us and remove the discomfort, fasting teaches us to run to God rather than earthly comforts. All in all, fasting will benefit you spiritually, mentally, and physically and though it is somewhat difficult it is a wonderful time of drawing near to God and it is absolutely worth it.
- -Alyssia Lee; Just Disciple; Fasting: Biblical, Historical, & Modern Examples
==jack lee======
Jack Lee
A person’s worth, value, and identity do not come from sexuality. Rather, our value comes from being made in the image of God. If we boil the human experience down to sexual experience or identity, we debase it; we cheapen it. What is the value of a human soul? Consider the words of the late, R.C. Sproul. In his commentary on The Gospel of Mark, he writes, “We can see the true value of souls by noting how much Jesus was willing to pay for the souls of His people”. God died on the cross to ransom human souls and restore what had previously been broken. We must find our value, our worth, our purpose, and our entire identity here. To live God-glorifying, wholesome life, this cross-centric perspective must shape our worldview. One of the defining elements of being a Christian is that our complete individuality is in the eternity of Christ and His kingdom. In Richard Niebuhr’s classic, Christ & Culture, he elaborates on the “enduring problem” this eternal perspective has given civilizations and cultures. While Christians are called to live in the world, Christian ideals transcend all earthly cultures and values. This is because Christ “enables men to regard this current disaster with a certain equanimity, directs their hopes toward another world, and so seems to deprive them of the motivation to engage in the ceaseless labor of conserving a massive but insecure social heritage”
--Jack Lee; Chorus in the Chaos;How Progressive Christians Are Denying The Eternality of the Human Soul 7.27.23
--Jack Lee; Chorus in the Chaos;How Progressive Christians Are Denying The Eternality of the Human Soul 7.27.23
==jeff lee======
Nov 22, 2023: ENS: Wisconsin Dioceses Launch Cooperative Ministry
“For many years, there has been conversation about coming together for camp,” Bishop Matt Gunter of Fond du Lac notes. “The positive comments about this idea has grown, especially these past two years. I’ve heard from youth and adults, clergy and laity, campers and staff, asking why we aren’t doing camp together” Bishop Jeff Lee of Milwaukee also heard similar comments. Fond du Lac summer camp sessions in 2021 and 2022 included campers and staff from the Dioceses of Eau Claire and Milwaukee.
“For many years, there has been conversation about coming together for camp,” Bishop Matt Gunter of Fond du Lac notes. “The positive comments about this idea has grown, especially these past two years. I’ve heard from youth and adults, clergy and laity, campers and staff, asking why we aren’t doing camp together” Bishop Jeff Lee of Milwaukee also heard similar comments. Fond du Lac summer camp sessions in 2021 and 2022 included campers and staff from the Dioceses of Eau Claire and Milwaukee.
==justin lee======
Jan 31, 2023: Christian Post: Andy Stanley to host conference for Christian parents of LGBT-identified kids
With a stated goal of helping “parents demonstrate the unconditional love of Jesus,” the Unconditional Conference includes a scheduled lineup featuring Stanley, Embracing the Journey co-founders Greg and Lynn McDonald, former megachurch pastor John Ortberg, North Point Ministries’ Debbie Causey, and LGBT advocate Justin Lee.
With a stated goal of helping “parents demonstrate the unconditional love of Jesus,” the Unconditional Conference includes a scheduled lineup featuring Stanley, Embracing the Journey co-founders Greg and Lynn McDonald, former megachurch pastor John Ortberg, North Point Ministries’ Debbie Causey, and LGBT advocate Justin Lee.
==richard g lee======
Richard G Lee
“Finally, an Evangelical Christian becomes speaker of the house. In spite of all the complaining it seems that the wait for a new speaker was a wise thing to do. When Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson stepped to the podium of the U.S. House of Representatives with the Bible cradled in his hand, and spoke boldly about how ‘the best days of America’ could be ahead, it seemed not to be an empty campaign promise, but a word of hope for the future of all Americans.”
--Richard G. Lee, President and speaker for There’s Hope America broadcasting media.
--Richard G. Lee, President and speaker for There’s Hope America broadcasting media.
==stephen lee======
Thousands of Christians Call to Expel Pastor Indicted With Trump
Thousands of Christians have signed a petition for a Lutheran pastor indicted on criminal charges concerning the 2020 presidential election in Georgia to be expelled from his denomination. Illinois pastor Stephen Cliffgard Lee, a former police chaplain, was among 18 co-defendants indicted alongside former President Donald Trump in Fulton County, Georgia, last week. Lee, accused of participating in a plot to coerce election worker Ruby Freeman into falsely confessing election fraud, is facing felony charges that include racketeering, influencing a witness and conspiracy to solicit false statements and writings.
(Newsweek 8/21/23) Read More >>>>>
Thousands of Christians have signed a petition for a Lutheran pastor indicted on criminal charges concerning the 2020 presidential election in Georgia to be expelled from his denomination. Illinois pastor Stephen Cliffgard Lee, a former police chaplain, was among 18 co-defendants indicted alongside former President Donald Trump in Fulton County, Georgia, last week. Lee, accused of participating in a plot to coerce election worker Ruby Freeman into falsely confessing election fraud, is facing felony charges that include racketeering, influencing a witness and conspiracy to solicit false statements and writings.
(Newsweek 8/21/23) Read More >>>>>
Stephen Lee
“Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given to me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains.”
--Rev Stephen Lee; an emeritus Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod pastor from his church pulpit; 8.27.23 Lee was indicted with 18 other people in Fulton County, Georgia, for trying to interfere with the 2020 election.
--Rev Stephen Lee; an emeritus Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod pastor from his church pulpit; 8.27.23 Lee was indicted with 18 other people in Fulton County, Georgia, for trying to interfere with the 2020 election.
==tim lee======
Evangelist Tim Lee has a passion for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Since 1979, he has traveled extensively, covering over six million miles, to deliver powerful messages of revival, address pressing moral and social issues, and challenge families to live according to Biblical principles. MCRD Parris Island, the legendary Marine Corps Recruit Depot, knows him as the “Legendary Speaker.” Tim Lee has addressed tens of thousands of Marines and Marine recruits at Parris Island. His impact on military personnel extends beyond the pulpit, leaving a lasting impression on those who serve our nation. Tim Lee has a heart for Vietnam and its people. He has organized trips to Vietnam, including one in 2008, where he visited places of historical significance. In August 2024, he plans to lead a mission/sightseeing trip to Vietnam, accompanied by other veterans and evangelists. The trip aims to combine worship, testimony, healing, and revival while exploring the country.
May 5, 2023: Baptist News Global: Paige Patterson praises independent Baptists for focus on evangelism
Patterson’s May 3 post on his personal website tells of him attending an anniversary celebration for evangelist Tim Lee. That event was held at Southfork Ranch north of Dallas — famous for its role in the 1980s TV series “Dallas” — and featured two icons of the religio-political right: Sen. Ted Cruz and Lt. Col. Oliver North.
Patterson’s May 3 post on his personal website tells of him attending an anniversary celebration for evangelist Tim Lee. That event was held at Southfork Ranch north of Dallas — famous for its role in the 1980s TV series “Dallas” — and featured two icons of the religio-political right: Sen. Ted Cruz and Lt. Col. Oliver North.
==charles lehardy======
