WHY WE EXIST
Established in 1995, the D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship is a spiritually-based outreach to men and women in positions of influence and authority in our nation’s government. Our mission is spiritual outreach, ministry training, and restoring a vision for Christian statesmanship among our nation’s leaders.
PARTNER WITH US
Do you desire to see Christian statesmen trained and equipped to influnce policy in our nation’s government? Join us today as a financial partner.
DISTINGUISHED CHRISTIAN STATESMAN AWARD
In 1996, Dr. Kennedy and the board of directors of the Center for Christian Statesmanship established an annual award to promote faith, virtue, and excellence in public service. The Distinguished Christian Statesman award was created to recognize men and women who endeavor to live out their Christian faith in public life.
2022 AWARD RECIPIENT
U.S. SENATOR JOSH HAWLEY
A native of Springdale, Arkansas, Josh Hawley is a constitutional lawyer, former law professor, and author who has dedicated his life to public service shaped by a deep and abiding Christian faith. After clerking for Chief Justice John Roberts, he returned to Missouri to serve as the state’s Attorney General, bringing his convictions and commitment to truth to every aspect of his work.
Senator Hawley is a devoted husband to Erin, a fellow constitutional attorney, and a proud father of three. He is outspoken about the role of faith in public life and the calling of Christian leadership in the public square.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
ROBERT J. PACIENZA, President and CEO, D. James Kennedy Ministries
Rob Pacienza is the Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church (Fort Lauderdale, FL), the President of D. James Kennedy Ministries, and the Founder of the Institute for Faith & Culture. He also serves on the council of the Gospel Reformation Network.
Rob is a graduate of Samford University (B.A. ’03) and Knox Theological Seminary (M.Div. ’12). He is currently pursuing a D.Min. at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. Rob’s final project will focus on developing a discipleship plan that equips the North American Church to recapture its prophetic voice in the marketplace and the public square. Rob is married to Jennifer and they have two children – Preston and Lydia.