The Pledge Approach to Faith & Politics
Full page in the Sunday, August 16, 2026 edition of the Orlando Sentinel .
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The Central Florida Pledge – a growing network that unites neighbors, leaders, and groups to stand up for a safer, more welcoming community – is making notable inroads in Seminole County. By signing The Pledge, people across all backgrounds commit to treating others with dignity, uniting against hate, and stepping up when needed – building a region where everyone feels they belong.
Raising Lifelong Believers: Helping Kids Keep the Faith
FOX 35 Orlando - 6/1/26
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A recent study reveals that Gen Z is holding fast to their religious values into adulthood. To explore what this means, we sat down with local pastor Dr. Joel Hunter. He shares how new parents can build a faith foundation at home.
Obama Presidential Center Opens Its Doors - draws thousands to historic celebration of hope, legacy and community
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Pastor Joel Hunter delivered the invocation at the Grand Opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Thursday, June 18. He co-led the opening prayer alongside Joshua DuBois, reflecting on the historical significance of the library's opening and offering a message of hope and civic reconciliation.
State of the County -Reflecting Back, Looking Forward
Dr. Joel C. Hunter was honored to offer the Invocation for the State of the County annual address delivered by the Mayor of Orange County…
Orlando’s Civility Pledge Should Inspire Us All
The Hill - May 29, 2026
In early 2024, Hunter and the Ginsburg Family Foundation invited 150 civic and community leaders to devise a way forward. Their Central Florida Pledge aimed to help build “America’s most welcoming community” and keep “Central Florida a safe community for all who live here and for future generations.” It read as follows:
“I will lead by example—treating all people with dignity and respect, especially those with whom I disagree.
“I will refrain from inflammatory words and actions, and actively support those being attacked.
“I will report threatening incidents of hate and violence to 800-423-TIPS (8477).
“I will educate myself about all forms of discrimination, including antisemitism, homophobia, Islamophobia, racism, and help others in my circle of influence to do the same.”
Easter Sunrise Service at Sea World
This year’s Easter Sunrise Service at Bayside Stadium at SeaWorld Orlando was a great celebration of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ! Worship with Jeremy Rosado and a powerful message from Dr. Joel C. Hunter made this Easter Sunrise Service truly special. There’s nothing like watching thousands come together in one place to celebrate the Resurrection!
To build ‘welcoming community,’ Central Florida leaders pledge unity
Orlando businessman and philanthropist Alan Ginsburg and Joel Hunter, chairman of The Central Florida Pledge, pose for a portrait together at The Alfond Inn in Winter Park on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Both longtime community leaders are finalists for the Orlando Sentinel Central Floridian of the Year for their creation and stewardship of The Central Florida Pledge campaign. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel)
Meet Joel C. Hunter of Orlando
Orlando Voyager - September 30, 2025 (Click the title for full article including photos)
Today we’d like to introduce you to Joel C. Hunter.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I was involved in the Civil Rights movement as a college student in the 1960’s. From that experience, I went into church ministry, always having a heart for those who were being left out (like Jesus did). Since I had more of an interest in living out my faith outside the traditional church than inside, paradoxically, my congregations grew…
Orlando Magazine's Best of Orl '25
Orlando Magazine’s 2025 Best of ORL is a greater success than ever before! Our readers voted (overwhelmingly) in 116 categories—13 of them new—and the results are in. Read about 35 of your first-place winners in our editor’s-choice spotlights, then continue on for lists of all the winners, by category.
Discover the 2025 winners list chosen by our readers!
Spiritual Leader
Rev. David Uth—First Orlando
Archbishop Allen T.D. Wiggins—The Hope Church
