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, …

Learn about the advocacy work of the ERLC in shaping public policy and its mission to assist the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention.

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 …

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 …

Jan 16, 2025 · Explore policies that matter to Southern Baptists in the 2025 Public Policy Agenda by the ERLC. Discover the pressing policy issue...

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

Jun 24, 2025 · This case is now before the Supreme Court, and the ERLC signed onto an amicus brief in defense of parental rights, an item of particular importance to Southern Baptists as …

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.

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.

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 …