Unite for Biblical Values in Immigration Policy
Urge presidential candidates to uphold human dignity, secure borders, and protect family unity in immigration solutions.
Why an open letter?
With the presidential election on the horizon, World Relief has united prominent evangelical Christian pastors and leaders from all 50 states to sign a letter to both presidential campaigns. At a time when there are many misconceptions about what evangelical Christians believe about immigrants and immigration policy, we want to be clear, pointing to key biblically-informed principles that reflect the real views of the majority of American evangelical Christians. Sign the letter and be part of this powerful movement for truth and compassion!
Dear Vice President Harris, Governor Walz, former President Trump and Senator Vance,
There’s no single evangelical perspective on U.S. immigration policy – but, as evangelical pastors and leaders, we’re concerned that some of the media caricatures you may have heard about how evangelicals think about immigrants and immigration policies are dramatically inaccurate. The vast majority of American evangelicals are neither anti-immigrant nor advocates for open borders.
Here are three core principles that guide us:
- Evangelical Christians believe that immigrants, like all human beings, are made in the image of God and have innate dignity (Genesis 1:27)
- 91 percent of evangelicals want policies that “respect the God-given dignity of every person.”
- Dehumanizing language is offensive to evangelicals, especially because many of us are immigrants, are descendants of immigrants or have personal relationships with the immigrants who make up a growing share of our movement.
- This belief in the dignity of each person is also why we believe that the United States should continue to offer refuge to those fleeing a well-founded fear of persecution, including many who are persecuted for their Christian faith.
- 71 percent of evangelicals believe that the United States has a moral responsibility to accept refugees.
- Evangelicals want secure and orderly borders
- 91 percent of evangelicals support policies that “guarantee secure national borders”
- Evangelicals affirm the biblical teaching that God has ordained government (Romans 13:1) and given it responsibility to ensure order and safety.
- In recent years, there has been a record number of apprehensions of individuals who have unlawfully crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as an increased number who have entered unlawfully without being apprehended, amplifying the risk of entry of those intent on harming the United States and its citizens.
- We believe our government can and must both maintain a secure, orderly border and protect those fleeing persecution.
- Evangelical Christians oppose immigration policies that separate families
- 91 percent of evangelicals believe that U.S. immigration policy should “protect the unity of the immediate family.”
- God established the family unit in Creation as the fundamental building block of society (Matthew 19:4–6), the institution he designed for mutual support (1 Timothy 5:8) and the protection and nurturing of children, each of whom he values (Matthew 18:2–6).
- In 2018, most evangelical Christians opposed the “zero tolerance” border policy that led to thousands of children being forcibly separated from their parents, a situation that prominent evangelical leaders called “cruelty,” “disgraceful” and “heartbreaking.”
- While those convicted of serious violent offenses should face deportation, any initiative to deport all unauthorized immigrants – the vast majority of whom have lived within the United States for at least a decade and have not been convicted of any serious crime – would result in family separation at an unconscionable scale.
- 4 to 5 million U.S. citizen children live with at least one unauthorized immigrant parent who would be at risk of deportation.
As you seek to appeal to evangelical voters, we urge you to reflect each of these biblically-informed values in the rhetoric you employ and the policy solutions you propose.
Regardless of the outcome of this or any election, American evangelicals remain committed to the biblical call to love our neighbors – including our immigrants neighbors. We commit to pray for you, that God would grant you wisdom and courage as you lead.
Sincerely,
[list of signatories’ names, institutional affiliations and states]
All specific polling findings are from a Lifeway Research poll of evangelical Americans conducted in
January 2024.
Institution names are listed for affiliation purposes only.
Myal Greene, World Relief, Virginia
Rev. Dr. Walter Kim, National Association of Evangelicals, Virginia
Greg Baker, THE FAMiLY LEADER & Church Ambassador Network, Iowa
Timothy R. Head, Faith & Freedom Coalition
Dr. David Hoag, Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, Florida
Daniel Darling, Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Texas
Bri Stensrud, Women of Welcome, Colorado
Dr. James Merritt, Cross Pointe Church, Georgia
Rev. Dr. Gabriel Salguero, National Latino Evangelical Coalition, Florida
Rev. Jeanette Salguero, NaLEC & The Gathering, Florida
Dave Dummitt, Willow Creek Community Church, Illinois
Elyse Fitzpatrick, Women Helping Women, California
Carroll Conley, Jr., Christian Civic League of Maine, Maine
Joshua Hershberger, The Good Citizen Project, Indiana
Pastor John Jenkins, First Baptist of Glenarden, Maryland, Converge, Maryland
Rev. Tish Harrison Warren, Immanuel Anglican Church, Texas
Jen Pollock Michel, author & speaker, Ohio
Rev. Jeremy Hudson, Fellowship Church, Ohio
Founding Pastor Rich Nathan, Vineyard Columbus, Ohio
Rev. Dr. Steven Cole, The Brethren Church, Ohio
Hanibal Rodriguez, Wheaton Bible Church, Illinois
Phil Vischer, Holy Post Media, Illinois
Skye Jethani, Holy Post Media, Illinois
Rev. Sandra María Van Opstal, Chasing Justice, Illinois
Rev. Micah Fries, GlocalNet, Georgia
Carl Nelson, Transform Minnesota, Minnesota
President Rocky Rocholl, Fellowship of Evangelical Churches, Indiana
Dr. Colin Watson, Christian Reformed Church (CRCNA), New Jersey
Pastor Raymond Chang, Asian American Christian Collaborative, Illinois
Daniel Montañez, Migration Crisis Initiative, The Church of God (Cleveland, TN), Massachusetts
John Wentz, Alpha USA, Michigan
Dr. Alan Robinson, Brethren in Christ U.S., Pennsylvania
Bishop Todd Hunter, The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others, Tennessee
Dr. Greg Williams, Grace Communion International, North Carolina
Rev. Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, The Wesleyan Church, Indiana
Rev. Eugene Cho, writer & speaker, Washington
Matthew Soerens, World Relief, Illinois
Chelsea Sobolik, World Relief, Virginia
David Kuiper, Christian Health Associates, Alaska
Rev. Jim Mather, Friends of Internationals, Alabama
Rev. Fred La Plante, Juneau Church of the Nazarene, Alaska
Criss Mitchell, First Covenant Church of Anchorage, Alaska
Rev. Dr. Todd Michero, Community Covenant Church, Eagle River, Alaska
Rev. Gail Brooks, United Methodist Church, Arkansas
Lisa Jernigan, Amplify Peace/Central Christian Church AZ, Arizona
Rev. Caleb Campbell, Disarming Leviathan Ministries/Desert Springs Bible Church, Arizona
Dr. Dennae Pierre, Surge Network, City to City North America, Arizona
Vermon Pierre, Roosevelt Community Church, Arizona
Jim Mullins, Redemption Tempe, Arizona
Rev. Dr. Michael McClenahan, Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, California
Rev. Dave Gibbons, NEWSONG, California
Rev. Liliana Reza, World Relief, Church of the Nazarene, California
Rev. Julia Ezeigbo, Manchester CT Church of the Nazarene, Connecticut
Javy Diaz, World Vision, Delaware
Rev. Joel Sanchez, Church of God, Delaware
Reverends Joel and Pam Tooley, Melbourne First Church of the Nazarene, Florida
Steve Moore, nexleader, Georgia
Anna Colby, World Relief, Hawai'i
Nick Armstrong, Glocal Community Partners, Inc., Idaho
Josh Cramer, Resurrection Covenant Boise, Idaho
Lori McCune, Immigrant Hope-Wyoming/Idaho, Idaho
Outreach Pastor Julie Davis, Willow Creek Community Church, Illinois
Rev. Tara Beth Leach, Good Shepherd Church, Illinois
Chris Easley, Mission Central, Illinois
Stephen Lamb, Living Water Community Church, Illinois
Dave Ferguson, Community Christian Church, Illinois
Kyle Healy, Willow Creek Community Church, Illinois
Keith Eng, The Light, Illinois
Sarah Flagel, New Life Community Church; World Relief, Illinois
Pastor Jeff Schultz, Faith Church, Indiana
Rev. Dr. Kimberly Reisman, World Methodist Evangelism, Indiana
Lavinia Westfall, World Relief, Indiana
Ratko Rastovic, World Relief Quad Cities, Iowa
Francis Adosi, World Relief, Iowa
Pastor Sam Creagar, Manhattan Covenant Church Plant, Kansas
Rev. Jason Duncan, GCF Vineyard Church, Kentucky
Dr. Matt Reynolds, Refuge International, Kentucky
Amanda Braun, Evangelical Covenant Church Plant in Manhattan, KS, Kansas
Jeremy Simmons, Baptist Community Health Services, Louisiana
Rev. Emily Taylor, GracePointe Church of the Nazarene, Louisiana
Stephen Partain, Grace Community Church - New Orleans, LA, Louisiana
Pastor Chad Gilbert, First Baptist New Orleans, Louisiana
Dr. Page Brooks, Missio Mosaic: A Missional Society, Louisiana
Francesca Albano, Anchor Bay Church, Massachusetts
Rev. Gary Fairchild, Christian and Missionary Alliance, Retired, Maine
Justin Frank, Penney Memorial United Baptist Church, Maine
Pastor Noah Filipiak, Mosaic Church of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Rev. Marta Gillilan, Lakeland Community Church, Missouri
Rev. Steven Eng, National Association of Evangelicals, Maine
Dr. Darren Carlson, Redeemer Church/Training Leaders International, Montana
Aubrey Watkins, Port City Church of Christ, Mississippi
Rev. Susan Sukraw, Cozad Church Of The Nazarene, Nebraska
Dr. Roger Garcia, Iglesita, Nebraska
Rev. Kent Sovine, MidAmerica District of The C&MA, Nebraska
Rev. Dan Olson, Bethlehem, Nebraska
Allen Slaughter, Canyon Ridge Christian Church, Nevada
Rev. Dr. Kevin McBride, Raymond Baptist Church, New Hampshire
Pastor Nathan Creitz, Calvary Baptist Church, New York
Rev. Chelsea Fry, Church of the Nazarene, New York
Rev. AJ Fry, Church of the Nazarene, New York
Rev. James Kuiper, Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church, New Mexico
James Sharp, Life Church (Salisbury), North Carolina
Rev. Dr. Frank K. Thomas, Mt. Zion Baptist Church of High Point, North Carolina
Rev. Corey Jackson, Trinity Park Church, North Carolina
Kaitlyn Schiess, Duke University, North Carolina
Rev. Nathan Kline, Friendly Hills Church, PCA, North Carolina
Graham Aitken, The Heart Church, North Carolina
Pastor Charles Fernandez, Redemption Hill Church, North Carolina
Pastor Brian Marston, Connection Valley Church, North Carolina
Rev. Benjamin Marsh, First Alliance Church Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Alan Yawn, Banner Elk Christian Fellowship, North Carolina
Pastor Marshall Benbow, Grace Community Church, North Carolina
Mzee David Jenkins, Rural Diaspora Community, North Dakota
Jasmine Tosseth-Smith, Bismarck Global Neighbors, North Dakota
Rev. Lori Lundblad, American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas, North Dakota
Rev. Randy Heckert, Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region, Ohio
Rev. Michele Crouch, Christian and Missionary Alliance, Ohio
Rev. Dr. Eric Costanzo, South Tulsa Baptist Church, Oklahoma
Joel Kersey, National Association of Evangelicals, Oklahoma
Justin Pickard, Crossover Community Impact, Oklahoma
Rev. Jon Middendorf, OKC First Church of the Nazarene, Oklahoma
Dr. Rick McKinley, Imago Dei Community, Oregon
Pastor Daniel West, The Potter's House Church, Rhode Island
Rev. Shane Lima, Ambassadors Church of the Nazarene, Rhode Island
Will Broadus, Reconcile Community Church, South Carolina
Mark Vowels, Center for Global Opportunities, South Carolina
Angel Metzger, The Ransom Church, South Dakota
Dr. Nathan Finn, Institute for Transformational Leadership at North Greenville University, South Carolina
Dr. Edward Smither, Columbia International University, South Carolina
Dr. Robert McAlister, Columbia Metro Baptist Association, South Carolina
Kirsten Windbiel, Grace Church, South Carolina
Reverend Manuel Mendoza, Iglesia Bautista Nuevo Amanecer/Morningside Baptist Church, South Carolina
Rev. David McWhite, Edwards Road Baptist Church, South Carolina
John Mark Bowers, New City East Lake Church, Tennessee
Stephen Reeves, Fellowship Southwest, Texas
Dr. Napp Nazworth, American Values Coalition, Texas
Pastor Ricardo Solis, Texas Baptists River Ministry, Texas
Minister Byron Pitts, First Baptist Church of San Antonio, Texas
Rev. Michael Meissner, Abba's House of Welcome, Texas
Rev. Bryan Carter, Concord Church, Texas
Dr. Ralph West, Church Without Walls, Texas
Rev. Walter Thompson, First Presbyterian Church, Midland, Texas
Chris Hall, Houston Northwest Church, Texas
Angie Kraus, Amshera, Texas
Ismael Flores, Church of the Nazarene, Texas
Dr. Scott Venable, Northwood Church, Texas
Dr. Julio Guarneri, Texas Baptists, Texas
Jessica Galvan, World Relief, Texas
Dr. Katie Fruge, Christian Life Commission, Texas Baptists, Texas
Dr. Bob Roberts, Multifaith Neighbors Network / Glocalnet / Institute for Global Engagement, Texas
Miranda Holland, DASH Network, Texas
Stephanie Flaa, World Relief, Texas
Pastor Joel Suárez, The Paradox Church, Texas
Rev. Dr. Chris Pritchett, Mount Olympus Presbyterian Church, Utah
Karl Dumas, Ogden Rescue Mission, Utah
Rev. Lorenda Dunham, Lamoille Valley Church of the Nazarene, Vermont
Rev. Sari Vincent, Church of the Nazarene, Vermont
Elizabeth Anderson, Edgewood Bible Church, Washington
Dr. Joel Rainey, Covenant Church, West Virginia
Pastor Barrett Marcantel, Hingham Church, Wisconsin
Alex Hui, The LIGHT!, Wisconsin
Rev. Marcus Constantine, Disciple WI & UP! ~ Disciple Making Movements Network, Wisconsin
Pastor Dallas Cox, Life Church Greenbay, Wisconsin
Rev. Doug Jerred, Western Great Lakes District, Wisconsin
Andrew Belcher, Olivet Bible Church, Wisconsin
Pastor Eric Leverance, Portico Church, Wisconsin
Pastor Steve Musto, Bethany Church, Wisconsin
Dr. Eric Hagedorn, St. Norbert College, Wisconsin
Troy Loether, Kettlebrook, Wisconsin
Rugimbana Nkunda Ezechiel, Revival Unity International Church, Wisconsin
Rev. Bee Vang, Refuge Church, Wisconsin
Rich Eng, The LIGHT!, Wisconsin
Rev. David Barber, RiverValley Church, Wisconsin
Aaron Winowiski, New Day Christian Church, Wisconsin
Rev. Wayne DeVrou, Grace Bible Fellowship, Wisconsin
Bruce Komassa, Essential Rock Church, Wisconsin
Jonathan Misirian, Southbrook Church, Wisconsin
Pastor Roger Knowlton, Edgewood Community Church, Wisconsin
Ndahanyi Damien, Revival Unity International Church, Wisconsin
Masomo Rugama, Revival Unity International Church, Wisconsin
Mwungura Alexis, Revival Unity International Church, Wisconsin
Karl Kramer, Community Church Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Rev. Dr. Ryan Hansen, The Table Church of the Nazarene, Wisconsin
Gildardo Castellanos, Familia En Cristo, Wisconsin
Delia Castellanos, Familia En Cristo, Wisconsin
Rev. Daniel Breed, Emmaus Road Church, Wisconsin
Pastor Scott Eastman, Remnant Church, Wisconsin
Rev. Michael Vargo, Marquette Community Church, Wisconsin
Stephen Maris, Word of Grace Church, Wisconsin
Rev. Dr. Chad Magnuson, Church of the Incarnation, Wisconsin
Rev. Thomas Soerens, First Christian Reformed Church, Oostburg, Wisconsin
Rev. Andy Shanholtz, Pastor to Pastor, Inc, Wisconsin
Casey Getz, River Shores Evangelical Free Church, Wisconsin
Rev. Rob Schrader, St. John Lutheran Church, Wisconsin
Rev. Matt Erickson, Eastbrook Church, Wisconsin
Roswell Nelson, Northwoods Vineyard Church, Wisconsin
Greg Schmidt, Restoration Church Wausau, Wisconsin
Pastor Edgar Gomez, Refuge Church, Appleton, Wisconsin
Christy Bodett, World Relief, Wisconsin
Derek Mueller, Northside Community Church, Wisconsin
Leng Yang, Refuge Church, Wisconsin
Kirk Miller, writer & speaker, Wisconsin
Quench Gloire, Come Jesus Liberty Ministry, Wisconsin
Rev. Gary Zacharias, Terrace Shores Evangelical Free Church, Wisconsin
Dr. Bob Lenz, Lifest, Wisconsin
Joel Zeiner, Christ the Rock Church, Wisconsin
Dr. Keith Doyle, Calvary Bible Church - Neenah, Wisconsin
Rev. Marcio Sierra, Lighthouse Church, Wisconsin
Pastor Jeff Prewitt, New Hope Lutheran Church, Wisconsin
Pastor Matt Gilkerson, Encounter Church, Wisconsin
Rev. Dr. Jamie White, Brethren Church, Wyoming
Rev. Dr. Dustin White, The Brethren Church, Wyoming
Reverend Dan Odell, First United Methodist Church, Wyoming
Rev. Libby Tedder Hugus, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), Wyoming
World Relief Calls Out Vice Presidential Candidates in Media Buy Ahead of Debate
Over 200 Evangelical Leaders From All 50 States Release an Open Letter Urging Candidates to Reflect Biblical Principles on Immigration
Contact: wr@pinkston.co
(Washington, D.C.) September 30, 2024 – World Relief today released an open letter urging Vice President Harris, Governor Walz, former President Trump and Senator Vance to reflect biblical principles in their immigration rhetoric and policy. The open letter is signed by over 200 evangelical leaders from all 50 states. World Relief is generating national attention to the letter ahead of the Vice Presidential debate with an ad buy in North Carolina, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Ohio.
The letter challenges existing narratives about the evangelical stance on immigration, highlighting a compassionate, biblically-informed perspective. The signatories underscore the importance of policies that respect the dignity of all people, maintain secure borders, and protect family unity.
Additionally, the letter highlights that evangelicals oppose dehumanizing rhetoric and believe in the moral responsibility to welcome refugees.
As Christians, we are called to uphold both justice and mercy. This letter is a reflection of our mission to love our neighbors, defend the vulnerable, and support policies that strike a balance between secure borders and compassionate care for immigrants,” said Myal Greene, President and CEO of World Relief. “As we do with other issues, Christians throughout the country desire to see immigration policies aligned with biblical values.
Evangelicals are invited and encouraged to add their names to this open letter. For more information or to sign on, visit worldrelief.org/letter.
“Among Christians, immigration policy commitments differ—but Scripture tells us that we must work together to honor the dignity of every human being, no matter their citizenship,” said Jen Pollock Michel, Author. “We must protect the most vulnerable among us.
Sign the Open Letter Now
- Myal Greene, World Relief, Virginia
- Rev. Dr. Walter Kim, National Association of Evangelicals, Virginia
- Greg Baker, THE FAMiLY LEADER & Church Ambassador Network, Iowa
- Timothy R. Head, Faith & Freedom Coalition
- Dr. David Hoag, Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, Florida
- Daniel Darling, Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Texas
- Bri Stensrud, Women of Welcome, Colorado
- Dr. James Merritt, Cross Pointe Church, Georgia
- Rev. Dr. Gabriel Salguero, National Latino Evangelical Coalition, Florida
- Rev. Jeanette Salguero, NaLEC & The Gathering, Florida
- Dave Dummitt, Willow Creek Community Church, Illinois
- Elyse Fitzpatrick, Women Helping Women, California
- Carroll Conley, Jr., Christian Civic League of Maine, Maine
- Joshua Hershberger, The Good Citizen Project, Indiana
- Pastor John Jenkins, First Baptist of Glenarden, Maryland, Converge, Maryland
- Rev. Tish Harrison Warren, Immanuel Anglican Church, Texas
- Jen Pollock Michel, author & speaker, Ohio
- Rev. Jeremy Hudson, Fellowship Church, Ohio
- Founding Pastor Rich Nathan, Vineyard Columbus, Ohio
- Rev. Dr. Steven Cole, The Brethren Church, Ohio
- Hanibal Rodriguez, Wheaton Bible Church, Illinois
- Phil Vischer, Holy Post Media, Illinois
- Skye Jethani, Holy Post Media, Illinois
- Rev. Sandra María Van Opstal, Chasing Justice, Illinois
- Rev. Micah Fries, GlocalNet, Georgia
- Carl Nelson, Transform Minnesota, Minnesota
- President Rocky Rocholl, Fellowship of Evangelical Churches, Indiana
- Dr. Colin Watson, Christian Reformed Church (CRCNA), New Jersey
- Pastor Raymond Chang, Asian American Christian Collaborative, Illinois
- Daniel Montañez, Migration Crisis Initiative, The Church of God (Cleveland, TN), Massachusetts
- John Wentz, Alpha USA, Michigan
- Dr. Alan Robinson, Brethren in Christ U.S., Pennsylvania
- Bishop Todd Hunter, The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others, Tennessee
- Dr. Greg Williams, Grace Communion International, North Carolina
- Rev. Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, The Wesleyan Church, Indiana
- Rev. Eugene Cho, writer & speaker, Washington
- Matthew Soerens, World Relief, Illinois
- Chelsea Sobolik, World Relief, Virginia
- David Kuiper, Christian Health Associates, AK
- Rev. Jim Mather, Friends of Internationals, Alabama
- Rev. Fred La Plante, Juneau Church of the Nazarene, Alaska
- Criss Mitchell, First Covenant Church of Anchorage, Alaska
- Rev. Dr. Todd Michero, Community Covenant Church, Eagle River, Alaska
- Rev. Gail Brooks, United Methodist Church, Arkansas
- Lisa Jernigan, Amplify Peace/Central Christian Church AZ, Arizona
- Rev. Caleb Campbell, Disarming Leviathan Ministries/Desert Springs Bible Church, Arizona
- Dr. Dennae Pierre, Surge Network, City to City North America, Arizona
- Vermon Pierre, Roosevelt Community Church, Arizona
- Jim Mullins, Redemption Tempe, Arizona
- Rev. Dr. Michael McClenahan, Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, California
- Rev. Dave Gibbons, NEWSONG, California
- Rev. Liliana Reza, World Relief, Church of the Nazarene, California
- Rev. Julia Ezeigbo, Manchester CT Church of the Nazarene, Connecticut
- Javy Diaz, World Vision, Delaware
- Rev. Joel Sanchez, Church of God, Delaware
- Reverends Joel and Pam Tooley, Melbourne First Church of the Nazarene, Florida
- Steve Moore, nexleader, Georgia
- Anna Colby, World Relief, Hawai'i
- Nick Armstrong, Glocal Community Partners, Inc., Idaho
- Josh Cramer, Resurrection Covenant Boise, Idaho
- Lori McCune, Immigrant Hope-Wyoming/Idaho, Idaho
- Outreach Pastor Julie Davis, Willow Creek Community Church, Illinois
- Rev. Tara Beth Leach, Good Shepherd Church, Illinois
- Chris Easley, Mission Central, Illinois
- Stephen Lamb, Living Water Community Church, Illinois
- Dave Ferguson, Community Christian Church, Illinois
- Kyle Healy, Willow Creek Community Church, Illinois
- Keith Eng, The Light, Illinois
- Sarah Flagel, New Life Community Church; World Relief, Illinois
- Pastor Jeff Schultz, Faith Church, Indiana
- Rev. Dr. Kimberly Reisman, World Methodist Evangelism, Indiana
- Lavinia Westfall, World Relief, Indiana
- Ratko Rastovic, World Relief Quad Cities, Iowa
- Francis Adosi, World Relief, Iowa
- Pastor Sam Creagar, Manhattan Covenant Church Plant, Kansas
- Rev. Jason Duncan, GCF Vineyard Church, Kentucky
- Dr. Matt Reynolds, Refuge International, Kentucky
- Amanda Braun, Evangelical Covenant Church Plant in Manhattan, KS, Kansas
- Jeremy Simmons, Baptist Community Health Services, Louisiana
- Rev. Emily Taylor, GracePointe Church of the Nazarene, Louisiana
- Stephen Partain, Grace Community Church - New Orleans, LA, Louisiana
- Pastor Chad Gilbert, First Baptist New Orleans, Louisiana
- Dr. Page Brooks, Missio Mosaic: A Missional Society, Louisiana
- Francesca Albano, Anchor Bay Church, Massachusetts
- Rev. Gary Fairchild, Christian and Missionary Alliance, Retired, Maine
- Justin Frank, Penney Memorial United Baptist Church, Maine
- Pastor Noah Filipiak, Mosaic Church of Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Rev. Marta Gillilan, Lakeland Community Church, Missouri
- Rev. Steven Eng, National Association of Evangelicals, Maine
- Dr. Darren Carlson, Redeemer Church/Training Leaders International, Montana
- Aubrey Watkins, Port City Church of Christ, Mississippi
- Rev. Susan Sukraw, Cozad Church Of The Nazarene, Nebraska
- Dr. Roger Garcia, Iglesita, Nebraska
- Rev. Kent Sovine, MidAmerica District of The C&MA, Nebraska
- Rev. Dan Olson, Bethlehem, Nebraska
- Allen Slaughter, Canyon Ridge Christian Church, Nevada
- Rev. Dr. Kevin McBride, Raymond Baptist Church, New Hampshire
- Pastor Nathan Creitz, Calvary Baptist Church, New York
- Rev. Chelsea Fry, Church of the Nazarene, New York
- Rev. AJ Fry, Church of the Nazarene, New York
- Rev. James Kuiper, Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church, New Mexico
- James Sharp, Life Church (Salisbury), North Carolina
- Rev. Dr. Frank K. Thomas, Mt. Zion Baptist Church of High Point, North Carolina
- Rev. Corey Jackson, Trinity Park Church, North Carolina
- Kaitlyn Schiess, Duke University, North Carolina
- Rev. Nathan Kline, Friendly Hills Church, PCA, North Carolina
- Graham Aitken, The Heart Church, North Carolina
- Pastor Charles Fernandez, Redemption Hill Church, North Carolina
- Pastor Brian Marston, Connection Valley Church, North Carolina
- Rev. Benjamin Marsh, First Alliance Church Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Alan Yawn, Banner Elk Christian Fellowship, North Carolina
- Pastor Marshall Benbow, Grace Community Church, North Carolina
- Mzee David Jenkins, Rural Diaspora Community, North Dakota
- Jasmine Tosseth-Smith, Bismarck Global Neighbors, North Dakota
- Rev. Lori Lundblad, American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas, North Dakota
- Rev Randy Heckert, Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region, Ohio
- Rev. Michele Crouch, Christian and Missionary Alliance, Ohio
- Rev. Dr. Eric Cost