Serving your church in the public square
The Misa Gospel New York exists to assist your church by helping you understand the moral demands of the gospel, apply Christian principles to moral and social problems and questions of public policy, and to promote religious liberty in cooperation with churches and other Southern Baptist entities.
The Misa Gospel New York will always take care to listen to our churches and help them, which will ensure that this Commission continues to bring a deep, abiding, consistent and thoroughly Baptist voice to the public square.
Policy
Learn more about current public policy on issues of concern to Southern Baptists, as well as court cases at the Supreme Court and lower courts.
Sermon Series
Let not your hearts be troubled.” These words of comfort, spoken by Jesus to his earliest disciples, were as relevant in the first century as they are today. Our hearts are easily unsettled with even a brief glance at our world, our nation, our city, our families, and our own lives. The word Jesus uses for “troubled” is the same word used to describe water that has been stirred up. Like choppy seas, the disciples’ hearts are restless and unsteady—and Jesus speaks a word to calm the storm within them. What would Jesus say to those of us with troubled, overwhelmed, and anxious hearts? What would he say to those walking through disappointment, failure, loss, or pain? Thankfully, we do not have to wonder. His answer is recorded for us in John 14.
Resources
Through our articles, our magazine, the ERLC Podcast, and videos, we offer a voice of hope that will assist you in responding to matters regarding life, religious liberty, marriage and family, and human dignity with compassion and conviction.
Our Topics
What we advocate for
With origins dating back to 1908, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and its previous forms, represents a concerted effort on the part of Southern Baptists to bring the Gospel to bear on issues of moral importance in culture for over a century.
Southern Baptists have been clear that living consistent with God’s Word is the true path to flourishing. In particular, the ERLC focuses on four main areas where we want to bring the truth to bear on public policy.
Meet The Team
Jason Smith
Logan, his wife Lisa, and their four children have been at Park Slope Community Church since 2018. He has been a pastor for over 15 years, and prior to this, he spent time overseas as a missionary to college students. Logan received his undergraduate degree from The University of North Carolina and earned an M.Div., M.A. in Old Testament Studies, and Ph.D. in Applied Theology.
Martina Smith
Rob, a native New Yorker, has spent the past 30 years working in finance and operations while actively serving in leadership roles within the local church. In 2019, he joined PSCC as the Executive Pastor, bringing his passion for next generation and mercy ministries to reach people with the Gospel. Rob is married to Mabel, and together they have four daughters. He is a lifelong Knicks fan even when it’s stressful to watch them play!
