Ron DeSantis’ Faith and Family Coalition Grows to Over 100 Pastors, Faith Leaders, and Pro-Life Advocates
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Following a dominant performance on the debate stage in California, Ron DeSantis announced his Faith and Family Coalition has reached over 100 pastors, faith leaders, and pro-life advocates from across the country, including over 55 in Iowa. DeSantis launched his Faith and Family Coalition in Des Moines, Iowa earlier this month.
“It’s time to coalesce around a leader we know will fight to defend the sanctity of human life and won’t compromise away our values - and that leader is Ron DeSantis.” - Maggie DeWitte, Executive Director, Pulse Life Advocates (Iowa)
“Our family loves Ron and Casey and we cannot wait to vote for them in the South Carolina primary. We need a leader in the White House who has already demonstrated a commitment to family values and shows high integrity, not just another politician who talks about it come election time.” - Dr. Scott Whitaker, College Ministry Leader at Graceview Church (South Carolina)
“Ron DeSantis is the best candidate in the race who shares our pro-life and pro-family values. I am proud to join his Faith & Family Coalition because I know he doesn't just talk about these important values, he has delivered on them before, and he will deliver on them as our president.” - Pastor John Koopman (Iowa)
The coalition comprises leaders who support Ron DeSantis for President and his message to put “God above Government” and the steps he will take as president to defend religious freedom, allow people of faith to flourish, and advance a culture of life.
The new members of the coalition are listed below.
Iowa
1. Zia Bingaman, First Church of the Open Bible Des Moines (Polk)
2. Marlin Bontrager, Bontrager Family Singers (Washington)
3. Becky Bontrager, Bontrager Family Singers (Washington)
4. Charity Brown, Marion Avenue Baptist Church (Washington)
5. Martin A. Cannon, National Pro-Life Trial Lawyer (Pottawattamie)
6. Robert Cramer, Former Chair of The FAMiLY LEADER (Dallas)
7. Heidi Cranston, Iowa Baptists for Biblical Values (Des Moines)
8. Shannon Demastus, Fort Des Moines Church of Christ (Polk)
9. Maggie DeWitte, Executive Director of Pulse Life Advocates* (Dallas)
10. John Grzywacz, Volunteer for Pulse Life Advocates* (Story)
11. Kim Grzywacz, Treasurer of the Board for Pulse Life Advocates* (Story)
12. Mary Jo Harty, Board Member for Pulse Life Advocates* (Polk)
13. David Klang, Treasurer of Hanford Church (Cerro Gordo)
14. Pastor John Koopman (Palo Alto)
15. Whitney McIntosh, Board Member for Pulse Life Advocates* (Polk)
16. Alan Ostergren, Conservative Attorney (Polk)
17. Tom Quiner, President of the Board for Pulse Life Advocates* (Polk)
18. Jean Smith, Secretary of the Board for Pulse Life Advocates* (Polk) Pastor Leslie White, CrossFire Church (Fayette)
*Title for identification purposes only
South Carolina
1. John Baker, Media Technician at Refrew Baptist Church (Greenville)
2. Jonah Bennett, Choir Member at Colonial Hills Baptist Church (Spartanburg)
3. Pastor Peter Bough, Dayspring Baptist Church (Spartanburg)
4. Ron Conley, Deacon at First Baptist Fort Mill (York)
5. Dr. Chris Hanley, Youth Pastor at Wassamassa Baptist Church (Berkeley)
6. Joseph Mayes, Choir Member at Colonial Hills Baptist Church (Spartanburg)
7. Peter Scolari, Masters Club Game Leader at Colonial Hills Baptist Church (Spartanburg)
8. Andrew Thompson, Children's Leader at Calvary Chapel (Charleston)
9. Hayden Wilson, Planning Committee Member with Christian Learning Center (Greenville)
10. Dr. Scott Whitaker, College Ministry Leader at Graceview Church (Anderson)
11. Seamus Yarbrough, Worship Team Member at Seacoast Church (Charleston)
