As the 2024 presidential election quickly approaches, a group of Christians has released a statement of convictions. Titled “Our Confession of Evangelical Conviction,” the document’s list of initial signers includes a number of well-known evangelical leaders.
The confession, which is aimed at addressing “this moment of social conflict and political confusion,” makes seven affirmations. They are as follows:
7 Affirmations of Confession
- We give our allegiance to Jesus Christ alone.
- We will lead with love not fear.
- We submit to the truth of Scripture.
- We believe the Gospel heals every worldly division.
- We are committed to the prophetic mission of the Church.
- We value every person as created in God’s image.
- We recognize godly leaders by their character.
“We stand united in our confession of faith in Jesus Christ, resolved to uphold the truth of the Gospel in the face of political pressure and cultural shifts,” the confession says. “We commit to being a light in the world (Matthew 5:14-16), and faithful witnesses to the transforming power of Christ’s love.”
“We pray that God’s Spirit will revive our Church and strengthen Christ’s people to be agents of his presence and blessing in this turbulent age,” the confession states.
The confession rejects the notion that a “Christian’s loyalty should belong to any political party” and calls upon Christians to “evaluate leaders based on their actions and the fruit of their character and not merely their promises or political success.”
While neither of the two major parties or presidential candidates are mentioned by name in the confession, the statement speaks to a number of themes that have loomed large in public conversations among evangelicals about the election.
Notable Signers of ‘Our Confession of Evangelical Conviction’
Initial signers include historian Dr. Beth Allison Barr, “Good Faith” podcast host Curtis Chang, historian Dr. Kristin Du Mez, AND Campaign founder Justin Giboney, South Carolina Pastor Dr. Derwin L. Gray, author Skye Jethani, hip hop artist Lecrae, Texas Pastor Dwight McKissic, New Testament scholar Dr. Scot McKnight, Christianity Today editor-in-chief Dr. Russell Moore, Be the Bridge founder Latasha Morrison, author Dr. Karen S. Prior, author Kaitlyn Schiess, New York Pastor Rich Villodas, “VeggieTales” Creator and “Holy Post” podcast host Phil Vischer, and New Evangelicals founder Tim Whitaker.
The confession’s website also offers a number of resources, including a link to worship album “Return to Love,” a Bible study guide from InterVarsity Press, a pastor toolkit for civic renewal from the Asian American Christian Collaborative, and a link to “Parables of Puddingham: Knight of Terror!,” an animated short created by Phil Vischer.
