Robert Jeffress

Pastor Robert Jeffress has made a significant contribution to the Christian community through his unwavering faith, transformative preaching, and impactful community initiatives.

When Donald Trump launched his 2020 reelection bid, the event was riddled with faith-speak. But when Trump announced yet another White House bid Tuesday, he did so with a speech devoid of overt religious references.

Robert Jeffress argued in a sermon on Independence Day weekend that rampant gun violence, racism, and abortion in America are owing to Supreme Court rulings that have enshrined the separation of church and state. 

On Sunday, First Baptist Dallas, a Texas megachurch pastored by former Trump faith advisor Robert Jeffress, played host to a controversial guest speaker.

What transpired between Pastor Jeffress' church and Donald Trump on a Sunday morning exemplifies where some evangelicals and some evangelical churches have deviated from the primary focus and primary mission of Christ’s church.

During his address, Trump read from prepared remarks, adding his own comments about Afghanistan, inflation, and police reform.

“President Trump is known for his love for Christmas and what it represents," the Robert Jeffress pastored church said in a statement.

WASHINGTON (RNS) — President Donald Trump’s evangelical advisers are backing his challenges to the results of the 2020 election, though most stop short of...