33 Pastors and Christian Leaders Unafraid to Speak Up for Life
![Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, speaks at the Pastors' Conference 2014, ahead of the Southern Baptist Convention's Annual Meeting, on Monday, June 9, 2014, in Baltimore, Md.](https://cdn.christianpost.com/images/cache/image/7/31/73101_w_700_467.jpg)
In the current flashpoint for the pro-life movement — sparked by an ongoing undercover video investigation of Planned Parenthood — eyes are being opened on the moral issue of abortion. This past weekend an estimated 70,000+ people showed up at 352 protest rallies across America, most held in front of Planned Parenthood clinics.
The nation's largest #ProtestPP rally, attended by more than four thousand in St. Paul, Minnesota, was promoted heavily by evangelical pastor John Piper who spoke at the gathering. Such moral leadership raises a key question.
While the Catholic Church has been unequivocal in its pro-life stance and public advocacy, what of Evangelical Christians — who encompass a vast diversity of denominations, generations and backgrounds?
Signs point toward Evangelical churches beginning to find their voice, speaking up for vulnerable pre-born lives. The following 33 leading evangelical Christian voices, by no means a comprehensive list, illustrate how believers are bringing a light of conscience to our culture.
Rick Warren | Senior Pastor of Saddleback Church and Author | Lake Forest, CA
More Americans have died by being aborted than died in all the wars we've fought combined. A generation of talent is missing.
— Rick Warren (@RickWarren) July 22, 2015
Todd Wagner | Senior Pastor, Watermark Church | Dallas, TX
Best way to #ProtestPP today. 1-Pray 2-Prepare https://t.co/VsmfP8rpEt 3-Love LIFE (everyone you meet) 4-Let others know truth-SPEAK UP
— Todd Wagner (@wordsfromwags) August 22, 2015
Christine Caine | Speaker and Founder of The A21 Campaign | Baulkham Hills, Australia
PLEASE READ THIS! RT @AnnVoskamp: Our humble outrage must grow into helpful, holy outreach... https://t.co/aufPxCN7i7
— Christine Caine (@ChristineCaine) August 7, 2015
David Platt | President of the International Missions Board, Author and Former Pastor | Birmingham, AL
Abortion is not primarily a political, social, women's, or children's issue. It is a God issue: http://t.co/H5gifnkEeh
— David Platt (@plattdavid) July 27, 2015
Harry Jackson | Senior Pastor of Hope Christian Church, Speaker and Author | Beltsville, MD
#AnotherBoy For you fashioned my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother's womb
— Harry R Jackson Jr (@BishopHarry) July 30, 2015
John Piper | Chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary, Author and Former Pastor | Minneapolis, MN
Before it is too late, let every knee in Planned Parenthood bow and confess, "Jesus is Lord!" to the glory of God the Father.
— John Piper (@JohnPiper) July 15, 2015
Chelsen Vicari | Director of Evangelical Action, the Institute for Religion & Democracy | Washington, DC
Grateful for a fiancé willing to spend Saturday morning protesting Planned Parenthood selling baby parts. #ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/WU3AmNEed9
— Chelsen Vicari (@ChelsenVicari) August 22, 2015
Jim Garlow | Senior Pastor of Skyline Church and Radio Host for Alliance Defending Freedom | San Diego, CA
My speech @protestPP on Aug 22 @abortuarySanDiego @killingbabies http://t.co/JQMX090YbI
— Jim Garlow (@JimGarlow) August 24, 2015
Randy Blankenship | Lead Pastor, New Life Church | Kokomo, IN
"An abortion kills the life of a baby after it has begun. It is dangerous to your life and health." - PP -http://t.co/IJ5fOZCMYB
— Randy Blankenship Sr (@CRBlankenship) August 20, 2015
Ed Stetzer | Church Planter and Lead Pastor of Grace Church | Hendersonville, TN
Mainline Protestants and progressive evangelicals: you promised a prophetic voice and that's what we're looking for: http://t.co/NgNroI3tg5
— Ed Stetzer (@edstetzer) July 17, 2015
John Hagee | Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Church and Founder of Christians United for Israel | San Antonio, TX
1/3 of #PlannedParenthood 's $ comes from gov't, your tax $ funds #abortion #sellingbabyparts. Contact your senator/congressman. #DefundPP
— Pastor John Hagee (@PastorJohnHagee) August 11, 2015