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  • Scientific American Highlights Religion-Environment Potential for Climate Change

    Today’s article in Scientific American, "Science and Faith Can Solve Climate Change Together", by Evangelical Christian climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe highlights some of the potential of religions to help solve environmental problems. Hayhoe notes recent survey research showing that Pope Francis’ environmental encyclical and visit to the United States helped shift American perceptions about climate change about 10% toward greater belief in the seriousness of climate change and the need to take action. Hayhoe will attend the COP-21 meetings in Paris as both a scientist and a person of faith.

    Dr. Hayhoe spoke about Climate Change: Facts, Fictions, and Our Faith at an Earthkeeping Summit at Ohio State in October of 2014.

  • Engaged Organizations: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

    Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary participates in the Green Seminary Initiative. In addition to their larger mission (as stated on their website at https://www.garrett.edu/garrett-evangelical-theological-seminary), the GSI website describes their environmental efforts:

    "Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary has offered five courses, taught by Assistant Professor of Theology and Ecology Dr. Timothy Eberhart, which incorporate ecological teachings into seminary education. A founder of the Seminary Stewardship Alliance (SSA), Garrett-Evangelical has been a leader in environmental education in Evangelical seminaries and is committed to integrating ecological perspectives and sustainable practices throughout the curriculum, the school’s worship, and spiritual life, programming, buildings and grounds, and administrative operations."

    Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary strives to infuse care of the earth into all aspects of theological education.

  • Preachable Moments: Evangelical Christians and Climate Change

    This article by Yale Climate Connections provides encouraging news of how some evangelical Christians are re-examining their stance on climate change. The following is an excerpt from the article:

    "About 60 percent of evangelicals think climate change has nothing to do with human activities. By comparison, less than half of all Americans, or 47 percent, share that view. (Both figures are in sharp contrast to the overwhelming majority of climate scientists who agree that climate change is occurring and primarily caused by human actions).

    Richard Cizik sees climate change as ‘top-tier issue’ for younger evangelicals. But the theological doors are beginning to open. Signs are that more evangelicals now are addressing climate change as a moral issue that appeals to the conscience of their Christian communities."

  • Climate Change: An Evangelical Call to Action

    This statement on climate change from members of the Evangelical Climate Initiative encourages church leaders and congregation members do what they can to take action to protect the Earth. A brief description of the group is provided below:

    "The Evangelical Climate Initiative (ECI) is a group of over 300 senior evangelical leaders in the United States who are convinced it is time for our country to help solve the problem of global warming. We seek to do so in a way that creates jobs, cleans up our environment, and enhances national security by reducing our dependence on foreign oil, thereby creating a safe and a healthy future for our children. Our deep commitment to Jesus Christ and his commands to love our neighbors, care for “the least of these,” and be proper stewards of His creation compels us to act. Our views are articulated on the ECI statement page."

  • Profile: Kyle Meyaard-Schaap

    Kyle Meyaard-Schaap is the National Organizer and Spokesperson for YECA (Young Evangelicals for Climate Change). Meyaard-Schaap helps unite Evangelical youth to focus national efforts on climate actions. He works to promote awareness of the Christian duty to take care of our neighbors and planet. Meyaard-Schaap has given numerous interviews to publicize YECA and has written numerous advocacy articles for the YECA blog.

    Meyaard-Schaap's educational background includes Holland Christian High School, Calvin College (B.A. '12), and Western Theological Seminary (M.Div. '16). He is also ordained by the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA).

  • Mercury Pollution a Concern of Evangelical Environmental Network

    This article talks about mercury pollution and the pressing issues in need of attention and advocacy. The pro-life evangelicals have been pushing for more restrictions and regulations relating to mercury. This article intends to show how mercury poisoning hurts human lives and its different aspects that have long been overlooked.

  • Compassion, Pollution & Community Health

    This event was created to help people learn about and discuss the health impacts of methane pollution and how to create positive change with the environment and community.

  • Evangelical Christians and the Environment: “Christians for the Mountains” and the Appalachian Movement against Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining

    This source deals with past research that connects Evangelicalism with anti-environmental values. The organization “Christians for the Mountains” seems to be contradictory to this prior research. Through a variety of qualitative methods, this research paper goes into the actual attitudes at play and how this might apply more broadly

  • Evangelical Lutheran Church Statement on the Environment

    Through their statement, the Evangelical Lutheran Church makes stances on how they view the environmental crisis we are now facing in the world. They mention our increasing need for sustainability of our natural resources among other issues while reminding christians of their role with God's creation. Overall, this statement is used as a "call for action" by the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

    "Humans, in service to God, have special roles on behalf of the whole of creation. Made in the image of God, we are called to care for the earth as God cares for the earth. God's command to have dominion and subdue the earth is not a license to dominate and exploit. Human dominion (Gen 1:28; Pss 8), a special responsibility, should reflect God's way of ruling as a shepherd king who takes the form of a servant (Phil 2:7), wearing a crown of thorns."

  • What are our hopes for the new Farm Bill?

    "Over the past year, EEN has spoken with Farmers across the country to hear directly from them about their priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill. Based on these recommendations, EEN is hoping to prevent further rollbacks of conservation benefits for farmers!

    Learn more and send a message to your lawmakers in support of a conservation-forward Farm Bill at creationcare.org/farm"

  • Reverend Mitchell C. Hescox, President Emeritus of Evangelical Environmental Network

    Updated (08/21/2023):

    "The Rev. Mitchell C. Hescox is the President Emeritus of the Evangelical Environmental Network and served as EEN's President and CEO for 15 years.

    Rev. Hescox co-authored, Caring for Creation: The Evangelical Guide To Climate Change and a Healthy Environment (Bethany House) with nationally known meteorologist, Paul Douglas, contributed to Sacred Acts: How Churches are working together to Protect Earth’s Climate (New Society Publishers) and Health of People, Health of Planet, Our Responsibility (Springer Publishing). He has testified before Congress, spoke at the White House, presented at the Vatican, and The Council for Foreign Relations. Rev. Hescox has appeared on CNN, NPR, PRI, MSNBC, BBC, and numerous radio programs both Christian and secular.

    Rev. Hescox has served as a member of the National Association of Evangelicals’ Board of Directors, EPA’s Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Citizen Advisory Council, and the Board of Reference for the Center for Sustainable Climate Solutions. He also leads a small group at his local Pennsylvania church.

    Prior to joining EEN, Mitch pastored a local church for 18 years, and before the call to ordained ministry served the coal and utility industry as Director, Fuel Systems for Allis Mineral Systems (York, PA). He is married to Clare with four grown children and seven grandchildren."

  • The Rev. Dr. Jessica Moerman, President & CEO of Evangelical Environmental Network

    "The Rev. Dr. Jessica Moerman is a climate and environmental scientist, pastor, educator, and advocate. She serves as the President and CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network and is a Board Member of the National Association of Evangelicals. Jessica received her Ph.D. in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences from the Georgia Institute of Technology and has held research positions at John Hopkins University, University of Michigan, and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, where she researched how climate has changed throughout Earth’s history. Prior to joining EEN, Jessica was a AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy."

  • Partners Meeting with EEN

    The Evangelical Environmental Network's Thriving Creation, Thriving Congregations partners program seeks to educate participants on the scriptural basis for environmental care, as well as the relevant science and policy, in order to drive cultural and behavioral change in their congregations and policy change on the local, state, and national level.

    We are looking for Christ followers in the Columbus area who are ready to take their activism to the next level through community building, civic engagement, and faithful advocacy! Deadline to RSVP is Friday Sept 8th 5pm.