The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC)
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, …
About the ERLC
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 …
Working Toward the End of Abortion - ERLC
Dec 27, 2022 · Explore the Southern Baptist Convention's stand on abortion and their commitment to working toward the end of abortion for all.
ERLC files amicus brief in United States v. Skrmetti
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 …
Asking Congress to Defund Planned Parenthood - erlc.com
Feb 12, 2025 · The ERLC is calling on legislators to take concrete steps in a reconciliation bill to ensure that no funds are allocated to Planned Parenthood or its affiliates.
A Vital Presence in Washington - ERLC
Jun 6, 2023 · The ERLC’s main office is in Nashville, Tennessee, but its work and building in Washington have been integral in communicating to federal policymakers where Southern …
ERLC Research
Gathering together some of the most respected Southern Baptist minds, the ERLC’s various research initiatives and resources will influence evangelical thinking and give you confidence …
Brent Leatherwood Steps Down as ERLC President
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 …
Richard Land on Southern Baptists’ history of abortion ... - ERLC
Feb 15, 2022 · Richard Land served as the president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission from 1988–2013. Prior to his time at the ERLC, he worked in a variety of church …
Explainer: Bipartisan Border Proposal Surfaces in U.S. Senate - ERLC
Feb 6, 2024 · This flow of migrants is overwhelming the American resources at the border to process, screen, detain, and care for those who are arriving. As our ERLC team observed …