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7 Christian Leaders Reflect on President Trump’s Inauguration

Christian leaders from a variety of backgrounds spoke Monday. they are People are praying for President Trump as he begins his four-year term as the nation's leader. President Trump will be the first president to serve two non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland in the 1880s and 1890s. In November, he became the second Republican president since 1988 to win the popular vote.

Here's what seven Christian leaders had to say about Trump.

1. Greg Laurie, Evangelist and Pastor, Harvest Riverside, California

“Congratulations to Mr. Donald J. Trump on your election as the 47th President of the United States. The Lord offers wise counsel as you lead our nation at this critical time in American history. God bless you and God bless the United States of America!”

2. Clint Presley, President of the Southern Baptist Convention and Pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina

“On this historic day, Southern Baptists join in prayer For President @realDonaldTrump as he begins his second term. May his leadership be guided by Biblical wisdom and promote unity and justice for all peoples. I also lift above We're looking to Vice President @JDVance for strength and insight in his new role. ”

3. George Yancey, Professor of Social Sciences, Baylor University

“From today on, I… please pray Just as I did with President Biden, so with President Trump. For Christians, this should be a bipartisan action. ”

4. Joel Rosenberg, author and editor-in-chief of All Israel News and All Arab News

“Regardless of your political views, I wish you wisdom, protection, and success for President Trump, his family, and his team, as the Lord wills to make America peaceful, secure, and prosperous.” Please pray faithfully for us to lead us into a new era. Stand by our allies.”

5. Alveda C. King, pro-life advocate and niece of Martin Luther King Jr.

“History is being made! On this special day, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring dream of faith, freedom, and justice for all. Inauguration Day We honor those who continue to fight for unity because the truth of a divided world is that we are in this together. will be called To keep his dream alive, not just in words, but through action and faith-filled leadership. Let us strive for a nation where God’s love and justice are reflected in everything we do!”

6. Ed Stetzer, Dean of Talbot Seminary

“I hope you will join me in praying for @POTUS @RealDonaldTrump and our country. I hope Christians have the courage to support our president when he's doing well and when he's doing badly. I pray that you will speak out prophetically as you do so and work to make this a better nation every day. I hope you do that Please join me in this prayer at the beginning of my presidential term.. ”

7. Kathie Lee Gifford, author and actress

“As for God, His ways are perfect; His words are perfect; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. Psalm 18:30. Almighty God, today we rejoice in your sovereignty and your power. we feel sweet comfort in your love for us and you Forgive us. We pray that President Trump and his family will begin to guide us as a nation and as a people. Lord, make your face shine upon us, give us your peace. Amen. “

Photo courtesy: ©X/@Greglaury/@AlvedaCKing


michael faust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His articles have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, Christian Post, Leaf Chronicle, Toronto Star, and Knoxville News Sentinel.

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First publication date is January 20, 2025.

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