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, and to …
About the ERLC
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 ERLC’s Religious Liberty Advocacy for the Sake of the Gospel In 2016, Southern Baptists did what they have always done when relying on their historic principles related to religious liberty as the …
The ERLC will always advocate for preborn lives to be protected. Following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision in 2022, we’ve seen monumental gains for life in some states …
Brent Leatherwood Steps Down as ERLC President
Jul 31, 2025 · Brent Leatherwood stepped down as ERLC President on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Vice President and Chief of Staff Miles Mullin will be...
Resources - ERLC
Discover ERLC resources on issues related to life, religious liberty, marriage and family, and human dignity.
Why ERLC
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 that our …
The ERLC’s Commitment to Southern Baptists - ERLC
Feb 2, 2026 · It is our sincere hope that as the ERLC endeavors to rebuild trust and relationships with churches, our equipping and advocacy ministries will bear eternal Gospel fruit. We ask Southern …
As we examine AI, it is essential to recognize that because all human beings are creat-ed in the image of God, we must consider the various implications of AI usage in light of human dignity and its impact …
ERLC President Congratulates Mike Johnson on Reelection
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 3, 2025— Brent Leatherwood, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, today congratulated Speaker Mike Johnson on his …