Dr. Eric Wallace prefers to be recognized, first and foremost, as a believer in Jesus Christ and a servant of God. He holds post-graduate degrees in Biblical Studies (MA, ThM, Ph.D), earning the distinction of being the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in Biblical studies from Union-PSCE (Now Union Presbyterian Seminary).

In 2006, Wallace ran for State Senate in Illinois’ 19th district, and was a candidate for U.S. Representative in the 2nd Congressional district special election in 2013 and 2014. In 2008, Wallace began publishing Freedom’s Journal Magazine, an online political magazine, aimed at encouraging African Americans to cling to their natural conservative principles. In addition to the online magazine, he has authored two books.

In 2011, Dr. Eric and his wife Jennifer founded Freedom’s Journal Institute (FJI) for the Study of Faith and Public Policy, a non-profit designed to advance the Kingdom of God through socio-political, education and engagement that gives tribute to the first African American press. The Wallaces organized the first Black Conservative Summit in 2013.

Since 2019, “Kingdoms in Konflict (KiK): A Matter of Faith, Race, and Public Policy,” a TV program, has aired on NRB, TLN Networks and online at Freedomsjournalinstitute.org. And in recent months, Wallace has been outspoken about the evils of Critical Race Theory.

Walter Kim became the president of the National Association of Evangelicals in January 2020. He previously served as a pastor at Boston’s historic Park Street Church and at churches in Vancouver, Canada and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as a campus chaplain at Yale University. He preaches, writes and engages in collaborative leadership to connect the Bible to the intellectual and cultural issues of the day. He regularly teaches in conferences and classrooms; addresses faith concerns with elected officials and public institutions; and provides theological and cultural commentary to leading news outlets. He serves on the boards of Christianity Today and World Relief and consults with a wide range of organizations. Kim received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, his M.Div. from Regent College in Vancouver, and his B.A. from Northwestern University.

Alyssa Sonnenburg serves as Executive Assistant to David E. Smith, Executive Director of Illinois Family Institute. She is a host, writer, and manager of the Self Evident podcast, where she uses her love of God’s Word to point her generation to the Truth. She is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and is currently working towards continuing her education in Biblical Counseling. Growing up on the southside of Chicago, she and her husband now live in the northwest suburbs.

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