Michigan Endorsement Announced by the Huckabee Campaign

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I had reported previously reported that Rev. Keith Butler from Word of Faith International Christian Center Church in Michigan endorsed Mike Huckabee, at the Clinton County Lincoln Day Dinner in East Lansing, Michigan. I could complain that the campaign waited two weeks to announce this, but I waited about four days to announce this. I didn't even notice the press release until someone commented on my post and pointed me to the release. Thank you, "Anonymous", whoever you are.

• News Release: Mike Huckabee Announces Faith and Family Values Coalition

• November 27, 2007

• Former Southern Baptist Convention President James Draper Joins Christian Activist-Syndicated Radio Host to Lead 30-Member Coalition for Huckabee
• Little Rock, AR – Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee announced that Dr. James Draper, former pastor, past president of Southern Baptist Convention, and recently retired president of Lifeway Christian Resources, will join Christian activist and syndicated radio host, Janet Folger, as a co-chair in the formation of the Faith and Values Coalition for Mike Huckabee.
• “I’m proud to have this impressive group of faith leaders join me in my efforts to reach out to Christian and social conservatives across the country,” Huckabee said. “I don’t come to these people for their support, I come from them. Together, we will continue to spread my message of hope and optimism.”
• Thirty outstanding leaders from across the country, who personally support Mike Huckabee’s candidacy for President, will also assist and advise him on policy issues that affect families and the faith community.
• This growing coalition currently includes a diverse group of leaders throughout the country, including several former Southern Baptist Convention presidents, leaders of Christian universities and seminaries, as well as world-renowned authors, influential pastors, social activists, and regional pro-family leaders.
• Members of the new Faith and Family Values Coalition will include:
• (*Title and affiliation for identification purposes only and do not imply an endorsement by any ministry, group or organization)
• Dr. Jerry Jenkins, best-selling author, including the Left Behind series; Colorado
• Zig Ziglar, Author and motivational speaker; Texas
• Star Parker, Founder and president of CURE;* Washington D.C.
• Karen Testerman, Founder and Executive Director of the Cornerstone Policy Research;* New Hampshire
• Michael Farris, Chair of Home School Legal Defense Association* and Chancellor of Patrick Henry College;* Virginia
• Rev. Keith Butler, Founding Pastor of Word of Faith International Christian Center Church;* Michigan
• Thomas Glessner, attorney, author, and Founder/President of the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates;* Virginia
• William J. Murray, Chair of Religious Freedom Coalition,* Chair of Government is Not God PAC,* and author; Washington D.C.
• Randy Alcorn, Founder and Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries,* best-selling author of 28 books, fiction and nonfiction; Oregon
• Dr. Ronnie Floyd, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Springdale* and The Church at Pinnacle Hills */ Former President of the Pastor’s Conference/ Former Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention; Arkansas
• Michael Heath, Executive Director of Christian Civic League of Maine;* Maine
• Don Wildmon, Founder and Chairman of American Family Association;* Mississippi
• Bishop John Gimenez, International Overseer of Rock Ministerial Family,* in conjunction with Rock Church International and co-founder of Rock Church in Virginia Beach;* Virginia
• Pastor Anne Gimenez, Co-founder and pastor of Rock Church in Virginia Beach;* Virginia
• Dr. Mark Bailey, President of Dallas Theological Seminary;* Texas
• Stephen Strang, Founder and President of Strang Communications and Founder of Charisma Magazine; Florida
• Rick Scarborough, Founder and President of Vision America;* Texas
• Dr. Joe Fuiten, Founder of Positive Christian Agenda* and Pastor of Cedar Park Church;* Washington
• Jerry Cox, President of Arkansas Family Council;* Arkansas
• Janet Folger, President of Faith2Action;* Florida
• Jim Pfaff, President and CEO of the Colorado Family Action;* Colorado
• Mathew Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel*/ Dean of Liberty University Law School;* Virginia
• Kelly Shackelford, Chief Counsel, Liberty Legal Institute and President of Free Market Foundation;* Texas
• Phil Burress, President of Citizens for Community Values;* Ohio
• Dr. Jack Graham, Pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church,* Former President of Southern Baptist Convention;* Texas
• Dr. James T. Draper Jr., Former President of Southern Baptist Convention/ Former President of Lifeway Christian Resources; Texas
• Dr. Jerry Vines, Former President of Southern Baptist Convention/ Former Pastor of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, FL / Founder of Jerry Vines Ministries;* Georgia
• Dr. Daniel L. Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary;* North Carolina
• Dr. Jay Strack, President/ Founder of Student Leadership University,* World- renowned Southern Baptist communicator and minister; Florida
• Dr. Billy McCormack, Pastor of University Baptist Church*/ Founding National Board Member of Christian Coalition;* Louisiana

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God Bless from the Upper Peninsula in Michigan!