Abortion isn't just a political debate — it's a moral and cultural crisis. As pastors called to shepherd God's people, we cannot remain silent while efforts to expand abortion threaten the lives of the preborn and the well-being of women. That's why we are taking this stand... TOGETHER.
Declaration of Pastors in Defense of Voiceless Children and Vulnerable Women
To save the lives of innocent children, to protect the health of women, to help people avoid a terrible regret, and to show love to our neighbors, we, as Christian pastors, declare the following:
- Whereas every human life is valuable because every human life, born and preborn, is wonderfully made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:13-14).
- Whereas abortion is the ending of an innocent human life, and results in danger and hurt towards women (Exodus 21:22-25; Genesis 9:6).
- Whereas the church is here to compassionately serve and support vulnerable women (1 John 3:18, Psalm 82:3-4).
- Whereas abortion is not simply a political issue, but primarily a biblical and moral one (Mark 12:17).
- Whereas efforts are underway across our country to change laws to expand abortions including allowing children to be aborted during all nine months of development in the womb.
The undersigned pastors urge every person to vote against any act, or similar measure, that may appear on any ballot or petition whether local, state or federal that would advance the act of abortion (Proverbs 6:16-17, Ephesians 5:11).