Protecting Prisoners, Detainees and Guards from COVID-19

Letter • Walter Kim

June 1, 2020 ...

A letter to congressional leadership on conditions for prisoners included proposals to: expand eligibility for compassionate release in the federal prison system; use digital programming; increase reentry funding; and discontinue penalizing second-chance entrepreneurs. The NAE also joined with the Evangelical Immigration Table and another group of immigrant advocates in writing the Department of Homeland Security …

NAE Addresses Racial Turmoil, Calls for Action

Statement • National Association of Evangelicals

May 29, 2020 ...

Christians believe that racism is an affront to the value of individuals created in God’s image and to the divinely designed diversity of redeemed humanity. This denial of personhood and belonging runs contrary to the peace and unity that God intended in the beginning and that the Bible depicts as our destiny. Racism appears in …

Prayers of Lament Lead to ‘Pray Together Sunday’

Press Release • National Association of Evangelicals

May 26, 2020 ...

“As people of faith, we remember those who have died from COVID-19,” said NAE President Walter Kim. “Social distancing has prevented us from grieving in the customary, communal and intimate ways we normally would have. This day of lament on Pentecost Sunday — mostly by virtual means — is an opportunity for Christians to mark …

Reopening the Church

Initiative • National Association of Evangelicals

May 16, 2020 ...

In collaboration with the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College, we’ve created a clearinghouse of tools for you at ReopeningTheChurch.com. This includes a step-by-step guide to resuming in-person ministries, webinars, tip sheets, articles and a list of resources from NAE members and friends.

Jo Anne Lyon | Leading Well in Times of Crisis

Audio • Jo Anne Lyon, Walter Kim

May 15, 2020 ...

In Today’s Conversation hosted by Walter Kim, Jo Anne shares how to lead well — in different contexts and especially in times of crisis. You’ll learn: How to meaningfully employ courage and risk in leadership; How God used Jo Anne’s passions to step into new levels of influence; What she learned about women and men …

Seeking a Free, Fair and Safe Election Despite COVID-19

Letter • Walter Kim, Galen Carey

May 11, 2020 ...

NAE President Walter Kim and NAE Vice President Galen Carey joined with 20 other Christian leaders in encouraging members of Congress to include sufficient funds in the next CARES Act that would enable states to prepare for the 2020 primary and general elections. Kim said, “As Christians, we believe in a just society that preserves …

Borrowers Need Protection in COVID-19 Crisis

Letter • National Association of Evangelicals

May 11, 2020 ...

As part of the Faith for Just Lending coalition, the National Association of Evangelicals asks Congress to include protections of the Military Lending Act, including a 36 percent rate cap, in the next stimulus bill to cover all new loans made to Americans during the coronavirus pandemic crisis. Congress should also pass the Veterans and …

Dr. Stephen Ko | Faith in the Midst of Coronavirus

Audio • Stephen Ko, Walter Kim

April 15, 2020 ...

NAE President Walter Kim hosts Today’s Conversation, where you’ll hear Dr. Ko share: How pandemics of the past compare to today’s coronavirus; What epidemiological details are helpful for Christians to understand; How stigma and racial stereotypes are affecting Asian Americans; and What words he hopes will sum up the Church’s response. Read a Portion of …

Care Package for the Church

Initiative • National Association of Evangelicals

April 14, 2020 ...

The National Association of Evangelicals teamed with American Bible Society, NAE Financial Health, Billy Graham Center, and Humanitarian Disaster Institute to offer a Care Package for the Church (NAEcarepackage.com). American Bible Society trains pastors and others to facilitate online Trauma Healing groups. NAE Financial Health brings online training to address financial sustainability for pastors and churches. …

NAE Denominations Call for Day of Prayer and Fasting on Good Friday

Press Release • National Association of Evangelicals

April 7, 2020 ...

“The call to fast on the Good Friday is most importantly a call to identify with our Lord,” said NAE President Walter Kim. “In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus fasted from sleep and prayed for strength. During the crucifixion, he was denied food and experienced horrific suffering. He turned deprivation into a time of prayer, …