More than 1000 Evangelicals Gather in NYC June 21 for Private Meeting to Discuss Important Issues; Summary Press Conference to Follow
NEW YORK June 20 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Presumed Republican nominee Donald Trump will engage in a dialogue with nearly 1000 Evangelical Christian leaders on Tuesday June 21 in New York City during the
United in Purpose and
My Faith Votes joint gathering A Conversation About Americas Future with Donald Trump and Ben Carson.
The event which is a private invitation-only gathering closed to the media will center around an opportunity for Trump to address 20 leader-submitted questions on issues critical to the faith community including topics of religious liberty race Israel national defense Supreme Court nominees immigration sanctity of life poverty and worldwide Christian persecution. Dr. Carson will open the event with a welcome and challenge on the importance of unity in seeking Gods for our nation and key leaders will ask questions within their respective areas of expertise.
We know over the past four election cycles an average of more than 25 million Evangelicals registered to vote did not show up at the polls and another 13 million are not even registered to exercise that privilege and responsibility said Bill Dallas the originator of the gathering and CEO of United in Purpose an inclusive non-partisan organization committed to bringing about cultural change in America based on Judeo-Christian principles and motivating and mobilizing people of faith in the democratic process through responsible citizenship.
The purpose of this event is not to tell leaders for whom they should vote but rather educate them on the issues at hand motivate them to encourage their constituencies to engage the culture and activate them to vote for whichever candidate they feel best reflects their values and worldview Dallas continued.
Leaders will also hear from a number of prominent speakers including researcher George Barna founder of The Barna Group who will address the attendees on the State of the Country and New York Times bestselling author and national radio host Eric Metaxas who will provide a vision for America.
Additionally a panel discussion with conveners of the event will provide a time of reflection on what has been learned and discuss action steps moving forward. The entire day will include a prayerful spirit and call to unity.
Following the event at 3:30 p.m. EDT organizers and conveners will hold a
press conference in the Wilder Room at the Marriott Marquis Hotel to summarize the scope substance and takeaways of the more than 1000 leaders. Individuals in attendance include Dallas My Faith Votes Founder and President Sealy Yates Family Research Council President Tony Perkins Susan B. Anthony List President Marjorie Dannenfelser First Liberty Institute President and CEO Kelly Shackelford Esq. Hispanic Action Network Founder Pastor Mark Gonzales and American Civil Rights Union Fellow Ken Blackwell.
This is not a political rally but rather an opportunity to unify leaders spiritually in worship and pray together and interact with a candidate in a way that can have a profound impact on our nation said Dallas. Our society often exalts those with the most influence but the real impact is all of us coming together. As Christian leaders we must engage not just in politics but in all areas of culture. Jointly we can make a difference.
The June 21 meeting is not a fundraiser or a campaign event nor will it engage in debate. Leaders of virtually every one of the nations most significant denominations Christian ministries and policy organizations as well as many pastors of Americas leading churches will be in attendance.
Each of the prominent Christian leaders has their own diverse opinions positions and constituencies. Having a direct private conversation with Trump is a part of the process of hearing him and being heard by him about issues of faith that affect all people. The group will not be making any joint or collective endorsements decisions or statements.
For additional information about the organizer United in Purpose visit
http://www.unitedinpurpose.org.
