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How an Evangelical Pastor’s Unexpected Prayer Made DNC History

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August 16, 2024

In the summer of 2008, as Barack Obama stood on the brink of making history as the first Black candidate nominated by a major party, the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Denver buzzed with the energy of a nation on the cusp of change.  Amid this historic moment, Joel Hunter, a prominent evangelical pastor from Central Florida, received an unexpected invitation to deliver the closing prayer at the convention—a decision that would reshape the role of prayer in the most political of settings...

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Central Florida Pledge, University Commitment

April 16, 2024

From the start, Stetson has been an integral part of the Central Florida Pledge. On the morning of Feb. 29, several Stetson leaders along with five students attended an event in downtown Orlando to launch the Central Florida Pledge. The event, in essence, was a community celebration. Also, it was emblematic of our university.

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Community Leaders Sign Central Florida Pledge To Stand Against Hate

Orlando Sentinel - February 29, 2024

Leaders across Central Florida representing city and county governments, law enforcement agencies, business, religious groups and college campuses gathered Thursday in downtown Orlando to sign the Central Florida Pledge, a document denouncing Islamophobia, antisemitism and other forms of hate.

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Catchlight Crossings Groundbreaking Celebration

November 1, 2023

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — On Wednesday morning, Universal Destination and Experiences and Altamonte Springs-based housing group Wendover broke ground on Catchlight Crossings. Dr. Joel C. Hunter, Action Church’s Pastor of Community Benefit, gave the Invocation before welcoming Jonathan Wolf, CEO and Founder of Wendover Housing Partners to the podium.

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Dr. Joel C. Hunter Legacy Award

October 7, 2023

Dr. Joel C. Hunter received the first “Dr. Joel C. Hunter Legacy award, honoring his endless efforts for many years to end homelessness and suffering in the Central Florida region.  The Dr. Joel C. Hunter Legacy Award will be offered annually to significant leaders who have impacted the efforts to end homelessness.  

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A call for peace: an open letter to Floridians | Column

As citizens and leaders in the state of Florida, we are extremely concerned that the ongoing conflicts between religious rights and LGBTQ rights are poisoning our civil discourse, eroding the free exercise of religion and preventing diverse people of good will from living together in peace and mutual respect. It is time to…

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Bible Museum’s Blessing of the Elders

June 23, 2022

Museum of the Bible hosted a celebration of the Black Church in America recognizing outstanding pastors whose impact and ministry have been remarkable. Dr. Hunter was honored to attend and to see many friends! Bishop Sidney P. Malone, Senior Pastor, New Growth In Christ Christian Center in Memphis, Tennessee; Bishop Derrick L. McRae, Senior Pastor, The Experience Christian Center in Orlando, and Archbishop Allen Wiggins, Senior Pastor of The Hope Church of Orlando among them.

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