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Spearheading a new Christian culture.

Our Mission

The Center for Cultural Leadership (CCL) believes that culture should be Christian — not by political coercion, but by spiritual conversion. Salvation in Jesus Christ should transform all of life. Christian is what Western culture was for 1000 years, and this is what it should be today. But we’re not looking to restore the Christian past, although we are grateful for all its benefits to us. Instead, we want Christian truth to reshape our present and future culture.

Our Approach

If there’s to be Christian culture, Christians must lead it— as fathers, mothers, artists, musicians, college students, businessmen and -women, attorneys, pastors, educators, software writers, salesmen, technicians, politicians, physicians, clerks, and every other life calling.

CCL doesn’t so much train Christian activists (lots of people are doing that, and some are doing it effectively). Instead, we’re educating and equipping Christian transformationists. It’s not enough to be active; you actually have to transform things by a renewed Christian imagination. This is what we’re after — Christians whose thinking and lives are transformed so that they, by the Spirit’s power, can transform our culture. In this way, CCL is spearheading a new Christian culture.

Our Mission

The Center for Cultural Leadership (CCL) believes that culture should be Christian — not by political coercion, but by spiritual conversion. Salvation in Jesus Christ should transform all of life.

Christian is what Western culture was for 1000 years, and this is what it should be today. But we’re not looking to restore the Christian past, although we are grateful for all its benefits to us. Instead, we want Christian truth to reshape our present and future culture.

Our Approach

If there’s to be Christian culture, Christians must lead it— as fathers, mothers, artists, musicians, college students, businessmen and -women, attorneys, pastors, educators, software writers, salesmen, technicians, politicians, physicians, clerks, and every other life calling.

CCL doesn’t so much train Christian activists (lots of people are doing that, and some are doing it effectively). Instead, we’re educating and equipping Christian transformationists. It’s not enough to be active; you actually have to transform things by a renewed Christian imagination. This is what we’re after — Christians whose thinking and lives are transformed so that they, by the Spirit’s power, can transform our culture. In this way, CCL is spearheading a new Christian culture.

Our Scholars

P. Andrew Sandlin

Founder & President | Senior Scholar

Dr. P. Andrew Sandlin is the President and Founder of CCL. Follow his blog Uncompromising Theology Outside the Ivory Tower for his latest thoughts. View Full Bio

Brian Mattson

Senior Scholar of Public Theology

Dr. Brian Mattson is CCL’s Senior Scholar of Public Theology. Visit his website to read his blog, listen to his podcast, watch his show, and hear his music. View Full Bio

Our Fellows

Brian Godawa

Senior Fellow of Cinematography

Ben House

Senior Fellow of Politics and History

Craig Dumont

Senior Fellow of Ministry and Business

David L. Bahnsen

Senior Fellow of Economics and Finance

Dr. Joseph Boot

Senior Fellow of Cultural Theology

Dr. Ardel Canedey

Senior Fellow of New Testament Theology

Dustin Messer

Senior Fellow of Theology and Culture

David Souther

Senior Fellow of Public Relations

E. Calvin Beisner

Senior Fellow of Environmental Stewardship

Jerry Bowyer

Senior Fellow of Theology and Economics

John M. Frame

Distinguished Fellow of Theology and Philosophy

John Hamilton

Senior Fellow of Cinematography and Education

James Nickel

Senior Fellow of Mathematics and Education

John Roberts

Senior Fellow of Theology and Culture

Jeff Ventrella

Distinguished Fellow of Law and Culture

Larry Ball

Senior Fellow of Theological Education

Levi Secord

Senior Fellow of Theology and Culture

Samuel Sey

Senior Fellow of Theology and Literature

Sarah Jane Souther

Junior Fellow of Literature and Culture

Michael Thiessen

Senior Fellow of Church and Ministry

Thaddeus Williams

Senior Fellow of Theology and Politics

Uriesou Brito

Senior Fellow of Pastoral Theology

Our Cooperating Board

Paul H. Abbott,

Sr. Fort Payne, Alabama

Eric and Miriam Anderson,

Crosby, Minnesota

Terry Applegate,

Haslett, Michigan

Don and Linda Broesamle,

Sonora, California

Jack Carter, Corpus Christi,

Texas

Rob Clayton, Front Royal,

Virginia

Gino and Demi Cunningham,

Ceres, California

Jeff Durbin,

Mesa, Arizona

Doug Enick,

Pratt, Kansas

Paul C. and Sheryl Ferroni,

Windsor, Ohio

George Grant,

Franklin, Tennessee

Brian and Lilly Hendry,

San Diego, California

Max Graves, Jr., Whittier,

California

Bray and Mamie Henson,

Nashville, Tennessee

Greg and Kamala Kloster,

Dallas, Texas

Walter and Megan Lindsay,

Phoenix, Arizona

Bob and Jane Linn,

Norman, Oklahoma

Matthew and Karie Mazerik,

Monterey, California

Joel Miller,

Nashville, Tennessee

Luke Pierson,

Mesa, Arizona

David and Emily Shay,

Summerville, Pennsylvania

Norman Shepherd

Holland, Michigan

Ron Smith,

McAllen, Texas

Steve and Wendy Watkins,

Scotts Valley, California

Spearheading a new Christian culture

Join us on our mission to transform culture.

At the Center for Cultural Leadership, we believe in the power of Christian truth to reshape culture. Together, we can equip leaders, inspire transformation, and build a future here faith and culture work hand in hand. Partner with us to make this vision a reality.

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