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Endorsements

While our signatures express our endorsement only of the declaration “Protect the Poor: Ten Reasons to Oppose Harmful Climate Change Policies” and do not imply agreement with every point in A Call to Truth, Prudence, and Protection of the Poor 2014: The Case against Harmful Climate Policies Gets Stronger, we believe that document provides ample justification for it. We call on scholars, experts, leaders, and citizens to join us in signing this declaration to protect the poor from harmful climate change policies.

(Institutional affiliations are for identification only and do not imply institutional endorsement. A * indicates that the person is an evangelical Protestant Christian. Others include mainline Protestants, Catholics, Jews, and others who can embrace the declaration’s ethics, economics, and science, even if not its theology.)

1.  William L. Anderson, Ph.D., Economics, Professor, Department of Economics, Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD*
2. Lawson Bader, President, Competitive Enterprise Institute, Washington, DC*
3. William Balgord, Ph.D., Geochemistry, President, Environmental Resources & Technology, Middleton, WI*
4. Calvin Beisner, Ph.D., History, Founder and National Spokesman, Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation, former Associate Professor of Historical Theology & Social Ethics, Knox Theological Seminary, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, former Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, GA*
5. David L. Black, Ph.D., D-ABFT, FAIC, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive, Aegis Sciences Corporation, Nashville, TN*
6. Dr. Jeffrey K. Boer, M.Div., D.Min., Pastor, Sharon Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Hialeah, FL*
7. Kevin Boling, Pastor, Mountain Bridge Bible Fellowship; host, Knowing the Truth, Travelers Rest, SC*
8. Ryan Bomberger, M.A., Communications, Co-Founder, Radiance Foundation, Ashburn, VA*
9. Joe Boot, Ph.D., Philosophy, Senior Pastor, Westminster Chapel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada*
10. Craig Branch, M.A., Religious Education, Staff Member and former Director, Apologetics Resource Center, Birmingham, AL*
11. Lincoln Brown, Host, The Lincoln Brown Show, Vernal, UT*
12. Philip Brown II, Ph.D., Old Testament Interpretation, Professor of Bible, God’s Bible School and College, Cincinnati, OH*
13. Sterling Burnett, Ph.D., Philosophy, Specialty Environmental Ethics, Research Fellow, Managing Editor, Environment and Climate News, The Heartland Institute, Rowlett, TX*
14. Oliver K. Burrows, III, M.A., Economics, Host, Christian Economic Perspective, WXCO, Wausau, WI*
15. Davis Carman, M.S., Mechanical Engineering, President, Apologia Educational Ministries, Waxhaw, NC*
16. Richard Carpenter, Ph.D., Meteorology, Weather Decision Technologies, Inc., Norman, OK*
17. Robert Merlin Carter, Ph.D., Geology, Emeritus Fellow, Institute of Public Affairs, Melbourne, Australia
18. James T. Cater, B.A., Biblical Studies, Pastor, Miramar Evangelical Free Church, Miramar, FL*
19. Kenneth Chilton, Ph.D., Business, Founder and Senior Environmental Fellow, Center for Economics & the Environment, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO*
20. Kevin L. Clauson, J.D., Law, M.A., Political Science, Interim Vice President of Academics, Bryan College, Dayton, TN*
21. Glenn Clayton, P.E., LEED AP, Illinois Concrete Pipe Association, Naperville, IL*
22. Charles Clough, M.S., Atmospheric Science, Th.M., Theology, Ret. U.S. Army Atmospheric Effects Team, Aberdeen Proving Ground*
23. Jonathan Clough, M.S., Operations Research, M.S., Military Operational Art & Science, Operations Analyst, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Springfield, VA*
24. Mark Christopher, M.Div., Exalting Christ Ministries, Cape Town, South Africa*
25. Richard S. Courtney, Independent Consultant on Energy and Environment to Members of UK and European Union Parliaments, Expert Peer Reviewer, UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Accredited Methodist Preacher, Falmouth, Cornwall, UK
26. Gordon S. Cruickshank, President, The Property Companies, Fairfax, VA*
27. Joseph D’Aleo, M.S., Meteorology, Hon. Ph.D., Meteorology, Chief Meteorologist, Weatherbell.com, Co-Founder, The Weather Channel, Hudson, NH*
28. David Dilley, M.S., Meteorology & Climatology, CEO, Global Weather Oscillations, Inc., Ocala, FL*
29. Bill Doerfel, B.A., Physics, Grace Presbyterian Church, Norman, OK*
30. James Drake, Ph.D., Atmospheric Science, Ret., The Aerospace Corporation, Papillion, NE
31. Paul Driessen, Senior Fellow, Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, Washington, D.C., author, Eco-Imperialism: Green Power, Black Death
32. John Droz, M.S., Physics, Consultant, Morehead City, NC
33. Charles Dunahoo, Coordinator, Christian Education & Publication, Presbyterian Church in America, Avondale Estates, GA*
34. Honorable Becky Norton Dunlop, Vice President, The Heritage Foundation, Former Secretary of Natural Resources, Virginia, Former Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, US Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.*
35. Arthur Eberle, M.S., President, Compliance Assurance Inc., Huntsville, AL*
36. John A. Eidsmoe, Colonel (M.S.), Mississippi State Guard; Senior Counsel, Foundation for Moral Law; Pastor, Association of Free Lutheran Congregations; Montgomery, AL*
37. Dan Elmendorf, M.S., Electrical Engineering, President, Redeemer Broadcasting, and Host, A Plain Answer, WFSO, Olivebridge, NY*
38. Paul Enns, Ph.D., Theology, Pastor, Idlewild Baptist Church, Tampa, FL*
39. Gordon Evans, B.S., Meteorology, M.S., Soil Science, Environmental Manager, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX*
40. Patrick F. Fagan, Ph.D., former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Family and Community Policy; The Marriage and Religion Institute (MARRI), Washington, D.C.
41. Robert Ferguson, Executive Director, Science & Public Policy Institute, Washington, D.C.
42. Philip Foster, M.A., Natural Sciences, Elder, St Ives Evangelical Christian Church, Cambridgeshire, UK*
43. Neil L. Frank, Ph.D., Meteorology, Retired, Former Director, National Hurricane Center, Former Chief Meteorologist, KHOU, Houston, TX*
44. Lee C. Gerhard, Ph.D., Geology, Senior Scientist Emeritus, University of Kansas, retired Director, Kansas Geological Survey
45. George Gilder, A.B., Honorary Ph.D., Economics, Universidad Francisco Maroquin; co-founder and Senior Fellow on Wealth, Poverty, and Morality, The Discovery Institute, Alexandria, VA; Editor in Chief of Gilder Technology Report, Great Barrington, MA; former Fellow, Kennedy Institute of Politics, Harvard University*
46. Doug Giles, CEO and Host, ClashDaily.com, Miami, FL*
47. Brian Godawa, author, Chronicles of the Nephilim, elder, Pacific Crossroads Church (PCA), Los Angeles, CA*
48. Stanley B. Goldenberg, M.S., Meteorology, Specialist in Hurricane Climate Fluctuations, Hurricane Research Division, Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, Miami, FL*
49. Victor Goldschmidt, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering (Atmospheric Flows), Professor Emeritus, Purdue University, Northport, MI*
50. Alan W. Gomes, Ph.D., Historical Theology, Professor of Historical Theology, Talbot School of Theology, La Mirada, CA*
51. Guillermo Gonzalez, Ph.D., Astronomy, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics & Astronomy, Ball State University, Muncie, IN*
52. Josh Good, M.T.S., Christianity & Culture, Manager of External Relations, Values & Capitalism, American Enterprise Institute, Washington, D.C.*
53. Steve Goreham, M.S., Electrical Engineering, M.B.A., Executive Director, Climate Science Coalition of America, New Lenox, IL*
54. Dr. George Grant, Ph.D., D.Litt., D.Hum., Pastor, Parish Presbyterian Church, Franklin, TN*
55. Bradley G. Green, Ph.D., Theology, Associate Professor of Christian Thought and Tradition, Union University, Jackson, TN*
56. Richard J. Griffith, Ph.D., Bible Exposition, Singapore Bible College, Singapore*
57. Dr. Jay Grimstead, D.Min., Founder, The Coalition on Revival, Murphys, CA*
58. Karen Van Til Gushta, Ph.D., Philosophy of Education, Project Coordinator, Truth in Action Ministries, Margate, FL*
59. Steven F. Hayward, Ph.D., American Studies, Ronald Reagan Distinguished Visiting Professor, Pepperdine University Graduate School of Public Policy, Malibu, CA*
60. Thomas D. Hennigan, M.P.S., Environmental and Forest Biology, Associate Professor of Biology, Truett-McConnell College, Cleveland, GA*
61. Ismael Hernandez, President, The Freedom & Virtue Institute, Ft. Myers, FL*
62. Robert E. Hieronymus, Maj., USAF, Ret., Bulverde, TX*
63. James Hocker, B.S., Valor National Director, Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ), Estes Park, CO*
64. John Mason Hodges, M.A., Music, Founder and Director, Center for Western Studies, Memphis, TN*
65. Paul Hoffman, B.A., Economics, Consultant, Resource Management Strategies, Prospect VA*
66. Mark Hugo, M.S., Mechanical Engineering (Heat Transfer), Structural Analyst, GEA Process Industries, Certified Mechanical, Chemical, and Metallurgical Engineer, Hudson, WI*
67. Craig D. Idso, Ph.D., Geography, Chairman of the Board, Center for the Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change, Tempe, AZ; Lead Author, Climate Change Reconsidered II: Physical Science and Climate Change Reconsidered II: Biological Impacts, Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change, 2013
68. Rev. Peter Jones, Ph.D., New Testament Studies, Professor of New Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary; Director, truthXchange, Escondido, CA*
69. Phillip Kayser, Ph.D., Ethics, Professor of Ethics, Whitefield Theological Seminary, FL, President, Biblical Blueprints, President, Providential History Festival, Omaha, NE*
70. Jamieson C. Keister, Ph.D., Physics, Ret. Research Specialist, 3M Company, Lakeville, MN*
71. Madhav Khandekar, Ph.D., Meteorology, Retired Research Scientist, Environment Canada; Lead Author on “Extreme Weather,” Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change, Climate Change Reconsidered II: Physical Science, 2013
72. Jeff D. King, Documentary Film Producer, BLUE, BlueBeatsGreen.com, Sheboygan, WI*
73. Dr. Nelson Kloosterman, Th.D., Ethics, Ethics Consultant, former Professor, Mid-America Reformed Seminary, St. John, IN*
74. Dr. Henry Krabbendam, Ph.D., Biblical Studies, President, Africa Christian Training Institute, Kampala, Uganda, and Emeritus Professor of Biblical Studies, Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, GA*
75. David Kristensen, M.S., Nuclear Engineering, Officer, U.S.A.F. (Ret.), Albuquerque, NM*
76. Kelly Monroe Kullberg, President, Renaissance Partnership for Faith and Culture, Author, Finding God Beyond Harvard: the Quest for Veritas, Columbus, OH*
77. Richard Land, D.Phil., Theology, President and Professor of Theology and Ethics, Southern Evangelical Seminary, Charlotte, NC*
78. Luca Lanza, Ph.D., Hydrodynamics, Professor, University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
79. Rabbi Daniel Lapin, American Alliance of Jews and Christians, Mercer Island, WA*
80. Eric W. Leetch, Major, U.S. Army, Reverend, Presbyterian Church in America, Fort Bragg, NC*
81. David R. Legates, Ph.D., Climatology, Professor of Climatology, University of Delaware, Middletown, DE*
82. Kevin A. Lewis, J.D., M.Div., Th.M., Associate Professor of Theology & Law, Biola University, La Mirada, CA*
83. G. “Jay” Link, M.Div., Founder/President of Stewardship Ministries & Co-Founder of the Life Stewardship Initiative, Indianapolis, IN*
84. Stephen Livesay, Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction, History, President, Bryan College, Dayton, TN*
85. Jason D. Lollar, Lt. Col., U.S. Air Force, M.A., Aeronautical Science, M.S., Strategic Intelligence (thesis: “Climate Change: An Analysis of Competing Hypotheses”), Assistant Director of Operations, 44th Fighter Squadron, Okinawa, Japan*
86. Terry J. Lovell, Ph.D., Economics, Professor, Business Computer Science Division, Yavapai College, Prescott, AZ*
87. Anthony R. Lupo, Ph.D., Atmospheric Science, Professor, Department of Soil, Environmental, and Atmospheric Science, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
88. Heinz Lycklama, Ph.D., Nuclear Physics, Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County, Arlington, WA*
89. Jeffrey Mahn, M.S., Nuclear Engineering, Sandia National Laboratories (Ret.) Albuquerque, NM*
90. Ken Malloy, Founder and Executive Director, CRISIS & Energy Markets
91. Vishal Mangalwadi, M.A., Philosophy, LLD, Honorary, Honorary Professor of Applied Theology, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology, and Science Allahabad, India*
92. Ronald C. Marks, Ph.D., Chemistry, Professor of Chemistry, North Greenville University, Greer, SC*
93. Raymond Mason, B.S., Forestry, Retired Forester, Havana, FL*
94. Kenneth McClenton, Host, The Exceptional Conservative Show, Nashua, NH*
95. Janet Mefferd, Host, The Janet Mefferd Show, Salem Radio Network, Irving, TX*
96. Jan Mickelson, Host, Mickelson in the Morning, WHO, Des Moines, IA*
97. Tracy Miller, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics, Grove City College, Grove City, PA*
98. Craig Mitchell, Ph.D., Ethics, M.A., Economics, M.S., Engineering Management, Consulting Ethicist, Former Associate Professor of Cultural Studies, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Maj., USAF Ready Reserve*
99. Christopher Monckton, Viscount of Brenchley, former Secretary, Centre for Policy Studies (UK) and advisor to UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
100. William G. Moore, Ph.D., Historical Theology, Pastor, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Clinton, SC*
101. Terry Mortenson, Ph.D., History of Geology, M.Div., Lecturer, Answers in Genesis, Aurora, IL*
102. Steven Mosher, M.S., A.B.D., Biological Oceanography, President, Population Research Institute, Front Royal, VA
103. Mark Musser, M.Div., Pastor, Grace Redeemer Bible Church, Olympia, WA; Professor, Word of God Bible College, Kiev, Ukraine*
104. Dr. Erik Myhrberg, Chaplain, U.S. Army Special Operations Command; CEO, Moorhill International Group, Garrisonville, VA*
105. Brian Myers, Senior Contributor, Caffeinated Thoughts, Madrid, IA*
106. Jerry Newcombe, D.Min., Senior Producer, co-host of The Kennedy Classics, Dr. James Kennedy Ministries/Truth in Action Ministries, Ft. Lauderdale, FL*
107. Marita Noon, Executive Director, Energy Makes America Great Inc. Albuquerque, NM*
108. Douglas Oliver, Ph.D., Ecology, Retired Professor of Biology & Ecology, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA*
109. Dr. Jerry O’Neill, M.S., D.D., President, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, PA*
110. Janet Parshall, nationally syndicated talk show host, Alexandria, Maurertown, VA*
111. Ed Payne, M.D., Georgia Regents University (Ret.), Augusta, GA*
112. Mark Penninga, M.A., Political Science, Executive Director, Association for Reformed Political Action, Canada, Smithers, BC, Canada*
113. Ricki Pepin, Instructor, Institute on the Constitution, Springfield, OH*
114. Benjamin Phillips, Ph.D., Systematic Theology (Dissertation on Creation), Director, Darrington Extension, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Houston, TX*
115. Al Pino, B.A., Economics, M.Div., Pastor, Palm Vista Community Church, Miami Lakes, FL*
116. Piotr Peter Plenkiewicz, Ph.D., Physics, Financial Advisor, Toronto, ON, Canada
117. John Rabe, Producer and On-Air Host, D. James Kennedy Ministries/Truth in Action Ministries, Ft. Lauderdale, FL*
118. Jay W. Richards, Ph.D., Theology and Political Economy, Assistant Research Professor, School of Business and Economics, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
119. Amy Moritz Ridenour, Chairman, National Center for Public Policy Research, Washington, DC*
120. Jeffrey Riley, Ph.D., Ethics, Professor of Ethics, Chairman of the Division of Theological and Historical Studies, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA*
121. Shawn Ritenour, Ph.D., Economics, Professor of Economics, Grove City College, Grove City, PA*
122. Jerry Rivers, M.S., Environment, Environmental Scientist, Roosevelt, NY*
123. Tesfaya Robele, M.T.S., Theological Studies, Ph.D. in Christian Apologetics pending, Founder and Director, Evangelical Society for Apologetics, Ada, MI*
124. Gregory Robertson, M.A., M.Div., Administrator, Mountain View Terrace Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, Redlands, CA*
125. Chad L. Rodekohr, M.S., Physics, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Professor of Physics, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC*
126. Craig Rucker, President, Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, Washington, D.C.*
127. James Rust, Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering, Policy Advisor, Heartland Institute, Atlanta, GA
128. Sheldon Rychlak, J.D., Advisor to the Holy See’s delegation to the United Nations and Butler Snow Professor and Lecturer in Law, University of Mississippi, University, MS
129. Paul Sagan, D.Min., Pastor, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, AR*
130. Michael Ryan Salazar, Ph.D., Chemistry, Professor of Chemistry, Union University, Jackson, TN*
131. Daryl Sas, Ph.D., Cell & Developmental Biology, Professor of Biology, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA*
132. Corey Schmatjen, M.A., International Development, Co-Pastor, Palm Vista Community Church, Miami Lakes, FL*
133. André Schutten, Hon.B.A., LL.B., LLM., Legal Counsel, Association for Reformed Political Action Canada*
134. Robert F. Schwarzwalder, Jr., M.A. Member, Evangelical Theological Society, Alexandria, VA*
135. Mark Schweitzer, Youth Pastor, New Life Baptist Church, Davie, FL*
136. John Seiler, Ph.D., University Alumni Distinguished Professor and Shelton Short Professor of Forest Biology, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA*
137. Horace D. Skipper, Ph.D., Soil Microbiology, Professor Emeritus, Clemson University, Clemson, SC*
138. David Shormann, Ph.D., Aquatic Science, President, DIVE Inc., Magnolia, TX*
139. Chris Skates, B.S.A., Biological Science/Chemistry, Supervisor, electric generating plant lab services, Paducah, KY*
140. Frank J. Smith, Ph.D., History, President, Young American Leaders Association Missionary Training School, Los Angeles, CA*
141. Sam Sorbo, Host of the nationally syndicated Sam Sorbo Show, Los Angeles, CA*
142. Scott Spages, Assistant Manager of Major Gift Planning, Heritage Foundation, Reston, VA*
143. John A. Sparks, J.D., Retired Dean of Arts & Letters, Grove City College, Grove City, PA*
144. Dr. Mike Spaulding, Ph.D., Apologetics/Theology, Senior Pastor, Calvary Chapel of Lima, Lima, OH*
145. Roy W. Spencer, Ph.D., Meteorology, Principal Research Scientist, Earth System Science Center, University of Alabama, Huntsville, and U.S. Science Team Leader, Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer on NASA’s Aqua Satellite, co-recipient of NASA’s Exceptional Scientific Achievement Award for global temperature monitoring with satellites, Huntsville, AL*
146. Duane Steiner, Ph.D., Physics, Ridgecrest, CA*
147. Richard Storm, Registered Professional Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Consultant, Storm Engineering, Albemarle, NC
148. Owen Strachan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Christian Theology and Church History, Boyce College, and Director, Carl F. H. Institute for Evangelical Engagement, Louisville, KY*
149. Kevin Swanson, BS Mechanical Engineering, MDiv. Director, Generations with Vision, Pastor, Reformation OPC, Castle Rock, Colorado*
150. Edward (Ted) R. Swart, D.Sc., Chemistry, Ph.D., Math/Computer Science, University Professor (Ret.), Kelowna, BC, Canada
151. John K. Swayze, Ph.D., retired organic/medicinal/agricultural chemist, Carmel, IN*
152. Jeff Taylor, B.S., Agri-Business, The Good News Herald and Heritage Farms, Salinas, CA
153. Timothy D. Terrell, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics, Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC*
154. Mark Tooley, President, Institute on Religion & Democracy, Washington, D.C.*
155. Charles van Eaton, Ph.D., Economics, retired Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Graduate School of Public Policy, Pepperdine University, Santa Monica, CA, and of Economics, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI*
156. Stephan R. Van Eck, D.Min., Pastor, Trinity Presbyterian Church, DeMotte, IN*
157. Cornelis van Kooten, Ph.D., Professor and Canada Research Chair in Environmental Studies and Climate, University of Victoria, author, Climate Change, Climate Science and Economics: Prospects for an Alternative Energy Future (Springer, 2013), Victoria, B.C., Canada*
158. Lou Veiga, M.B.A., M.Div., Th.M., Senior Pastor, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Houston, TX*
159. (Don) Veinot, Jr., President, Midwest Christian Outreach; President, Evangelical Ministries to New Religions; Wonder Lake, IL*
160. Jeffery J. Ventrella, Senior Counsel and Senior Vice President, Alliance Defending Freedom, Scottsdale, AZ*
161. James K. Walker, M.A., Theology, President, Watchman Fellowship, Arlington, TX*
162. Thomas Walton, Ph.D., Economics, Affiliated Expert, Anderson Economic Group, East Lansing, MI; former Director of Economic Policy Analysis, General Motors; Adjunct Professor, College of Management, Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI; Highlands Ranch, CO
163. James Wanliss, Ph.D., Physics, Associate Professor of Physics, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC*
164. Bert Wheeler, Ph.D., Economics, Chair of Free Enterprise, Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH*
165. Fowler White, Ph.D., Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation, Senior Pastor, Valley Presbyterian Church, Lutherville Timonium, MD; former Chief Operations and Academic Officer and Professor of New Testament, Knox Theological Seminary, Ft. Lauderdale, FL*
166. Harry V. Wiant, Jr., Ph.D., Forestry, retired Joseph E. Ibberson Chair in Forestry, School of Forest Resources, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
167. David Williams, President, L.D. Advantage, Fort Worth, TX, former Denominational Representative, Social Action Commission, National Association of Evangelicals, 1983-2003*
168. Michael G. Windheuser, Ph.D., Microbiology, Co-Founder, Genesis Academy, Lawrence, KS*
169. Graham Wood, author, Global Warming & Climate Change: A Christian Perspective, York, UK*
170. Wendy Wright, Former President, Concerned Women for America, Falls Church, VA*