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As a Jew, it’s arguably not my place to either lecture white evangelical Christians or attempt to explain them to the world. But few secular American journalists have written on the subject as deeply as I have for the past 35 years. I have lived among evangelicals, and raised my family in their company. For decades, I have defended…
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Joel Hunter, an evangelical pastor who backed Joe Biden for president, says white evangelicals have been "sent to the time out chair" over their vocal support for Trump. The retired megachurch pastor, who has counselled presidents including Barack Obama, made…
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…Pastor Joel Hunter - White evangelical Christians are considered Republican loyalists, but if any of them will have Biden’s ear it will be this former Orlando megachurch pastor. Hunter helped launch Pro-Life Evangelicals for Biden this year and was a faith adviser to former President Barack Obama….
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After Joel Hunter recently announced support for former Vice President Joe Biden, a local Christian radio station cancelled Hunter’s devotionals, hosts withdrew (or postponed) speaking invitations and a social media hostility barrage erupted…
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Joel Hunter's study at his home in Casselberry is filled with books — and few religious symbols. After stepping down from his role as senior pastor of Northland Church in 2017, he's taken on more volunteer advocacy work, especially for the homeless…
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Why Pro-Life Evangelical Pastor Joel Hunter Is Backing Biden - Dr. Joel C. Hunter was President Barack Obama’s spiritual advisor for eight years – but then voted for Donald Trump in 2016. This time around, he’s backing Biden, having formed a group called Pro-Life Evangelicals for Biden. He speaks with Michel Martin about what changed his mind.
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The inaugural episode of Barbara Beck’s "Telling Truths" was a Facebook LIVE conversation on Racial Reconciliation with Dr. Joel C. Hunter and Lady Deborah Wiggins.
https://www.facebook.com/barbaraiveybeck/videos/2852258851671338
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CAC News: The Regulars A supportive community is working to empower adults with cognitive disabilities to find and use their voice! All the content from each episode of their news program is developed, written, created, and directed by their CAC News team members. This episode aired Saturday, September 5, 2020 on their CAC Youtube Channel! CAC News: The Regulars Episode 2
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The presidential nominating conventions playing out these past two weeks across the nation’s television and computer screens have been about more than a fight for power. They have also served as the latest staging of the American battle for God — in which…
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A former parishioner asked for my “opinion from a Christian viewpoint” on Black Lives Matter, #Walkaway, and Blexit. As far as I can tell, these are all reactions that resist society’s stereotypes. BLM is protesting our nation’s devaluing of Black lives. The other two are new organizations proclaiming independent thinking from the Democratic Party but who also seem interested in bashing it. The parishioner, Anna, wrote that she had “so much unrest and anxiety about the future” and the current racial and political conflicts are a part of her fear. This is what I told her…
Dr. Joel C. Hunter is the Pastor of Community Benefit at Action Church, a multi-site congregation based in Winter Park and his one-minute daily devotionals can be heard worldwide on Z88 radio. He is the Chairman of the Central Florida Pledge campaign; a call to action for residents of Central Florida who are tired of hateful discourse and want to create a safe and inclusive community for all. The pledge asks residents to commit to treating all people with kindness and respect, especially those with whom they disagree. To learn more: https://www.centralfloridapledge.com/
He is a nationally and internationally known advocate for the poor, the marginalized, and those dealing with disabilities. He served a three-year term as the Chairman of Central Florida’s Commission on Homelessness. And, after 32 years as the senior pastor of Longwood, Florida’s Northland Church’s congregation of 20,000, he spent five years leading a non-profit in networking with churches and local charities to locate available resources and benefit the struggling in our community. Orlando Magazine highlighted his efforts naming him as the #1 most powerful voice for philanthropy and community engagement. And listed him among “Orlando’s 50 Most Powerful” six years in a row.
Approaching today’s challenges in a biblical and balanced manner, Dr. Hunter is neither partisan nor politically oriented, but often relates to public officials in a pastoral role; he served as a spiritual advisor to President Obama during his eight years in office.
Dr. Hunter has served in leadership roles of the World Evangelical Alliance, serving more than 600 million evangelicals, and the National Association of Evangelicals, serving more than 40 denominations and thousands of churches.
Married in 1972 to his wife, Becky, he is the father of three sons, grandfather of seven, and great-grandfather of two.
UPCOMING - AND YOU ARE INVITED!
Sunday, July 5 at 10 AM - Dr. Hunter will be preaching at Grace Convenant Presbyterian Church (1655 Peel Avenue, Orlando, FL 32806)
