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Stewardship, Truth, and Compassion in Action
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• Our Leadership
Meet Our Team
Dr. E. Calvin Beisner
Founder & President
E. Calvin Beisner, Ph.D. President, Founder, and National Spokesman
Dr. Beisner established The Cornwall Alliance in 2005, building on years of research and teaching in theology, economics, environmental ethics, and public policy. With a background in historical theology and social ethics, he has lectured worldwide, testified before government bodies, and authored numerous books and articles on environmental stewardship and economic development. His early experiences in Calcutta, India, witnessing both the beauty of creation and the tragedy of poverty, deeply shaped his vision for Cornwall Alliance.
Dr. David R. Legates
Director of Research & Education
David R. Legates Ph.D. Director of Research and Education
Dr. Legates is a climatologist and geographer specializing in hydroclimatology, climate change, and statistical methods. With decades of academic and research experience, he has served in multiple leadership roles, including as Delaware’s State Climatologist and a research scientist for NOAA. His expertise helps Cornwall Alliance promote sound science and policy solutions that protect both the environment and human well-being.
• Our Identity
Who We Are
The Cornwall Alliance is a network of evangelical Christian scholars—including theologians, natural scientists, economists, policy experts, and religious leaders—committed to promoting Biblical Earth stewardship, economic development for the poor, and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
We believe that responsible stewardship of the Earth means working together to enhance its fruitfulness, beauty, and safety, all for the glory of God and the benefit of our neighbors. We also advocate for policies that lift people out of poverty through principles such as private property rights, entrepreneurship, free trade, limited government, and access to abundant, affordable, and reliable energy.
At our core, we proclaim and defend the good news of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ’s atoning death and victorious resurrection.
• Our mission is threefold
Research, advocacy, and education for responsible stewardship and human flourishing.
Biblical Earth Stewardship Encouraging godly dominion by enhancing Earth’s fruitfulness, beauty, and safety for the glory of God and the benefit of others.
Economic Development Advancing solutions for the world’s poor through entrepreneurship, property rights, free trade, and access to reliable, affordable energy.
Gospel Proclamation Defending and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ alongside Biblical worldview, theology, and ethics in a world filled with conflicting ideologies.
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Explore our core statements and declarations that guide our work.
• Our Faith
What We Believe
We stand firmly on the truth of Scripture, affirming:
- The sovereignty of God in creation, history, and salvation.
- The authority and inerrancy of the Bible.
- Salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.
- The responsibility of humanity to care for creation while recognizing human exceptionalism.
- The need for truth-driven environmental stewardship that serves both people and nature.
• Our History
A Legacy of Stewardship
2000
The Cornwall Declaration on Environmental Stewardship was drafted, laying the foundation for our work.
2005
Cornwall Alliance was officially founded.
2006–2015
We published groundbreaking studies challenging climate alarmism and advocating for policies that uplift the poor.
2015
Issued an open letter to Pope Francis challenging climate alarmism and promoting Biblically sound stewardship.
2024
Our bestselling book, Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism ,authored by 16 experts was published—including climate scientists, energy engineers, economists, and a theologian—offering a clear, science-based perspective for both professionals and the public.
Today
We continue to educate and advocate for a God-centered approach to environmental and economic policies worldwide.
• Our Vision
Why We Exist
We envision a world where people, made in God’s image and reconciled through Christ, work to cultivate the Earth responsibly, promoting human flourishing, justice, and Biblical truth. By addressing poverty, environmental concerns, and theological errors, we seek to glorify God and love our neighbors.
Join us in advancing a biblically faithful, scientifically sound, and economically just approach to environmental stewardship.
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Explore Faith, Stewardship, and Economic Development—One Episode at a Time
Stay inspired and informed with the Cornwall Alliance podcast! Join theologians, scientists, and thought leaders as they dive into the intersection of Biblical Earth stewardship, economic development, energy, and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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• Support Our Mission
Partner with Us to Promote Truth, Stewardship, and the Gospel
The Cornwall Alliance relies on the generosity of people like you to continue our work of promoting Biblical earth stewardship, sound science, and economic wisdom. Your support enables us to:
- Share truth and critical thinking at the intersection of faith, science, and economics.
- Advocate for policies that uplift the poor and promote responsible stewardship of God’s creation.
- Provide research, articles, podcasts, and educational resources rooted in a Biblical worldview.
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Every gift large or small helps us equip Christians worldwide with the knowledge and tools to care for both people and the planet in a God-honoring way.
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