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Christian Coalition of America Names Jason Christy Executive Director: Advisory Council of...
WASHINGTON -- One of the nation's leading Christian publishers has been named Executive Director of the Christian Coalition of America.
Jason T. Christy, Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Church Report, a national news and business journal for pastors and Christian leaders, was
introduced September 19th by the Christian Coalition's president, Roberta Combs. "The Coalition has always relied on leadership with a solid understanding of America's Christian community and the public policy issues that impact it," said Combs. "Jason Christy has demonstrated that understanding, as well as the ability to inspire and encourage people of faith to action. I look forward to working with him."
The 34-year-old Christy, a graduate of Boston University, has launched several successful magazines in a 12-year publishing career, including both The Church Report and the business journal Church Executive. His interest in public policy has been evident in national debates he has covered in The Church Report, including embryonic stem-cell research, the changing definition of marriage in society, and right to life issues.
"I am honored and humbled to be chosen by the Christian Coalition's Board of Directors for this key position," said Christy. "It is crucial at this time in our nation for people of faith to engage the culture, and to realize that at the grassroots level they can make a difference."
Christy noted that because of its success with grassroots activists, the Christian Coalition has made a huge difference in Washington and in state legislatures. "It's all part of being 'salt and light ...