Lathan Watts is Director of Community Relations for First Liberty Institute, responsible for all efforts to increase First Liberty Institute’s profile in local and national markets. His focus is on expanding public awareness of First Liberty’s mission, legal matters, and educational projects by coordinating communication with community leaders, influencers, policy makers, and the public at large.

Prior to joining First Liberty Institute, Watts served in various campaign and official staff positions for U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling, U.S. Senator John Cornyn, and Texas Governor Rick Perry. His executive leadership roles in non-profit organizations specializing in political affairs and community outreach contributed to the election of numerous members of the U.S. Congress, multiple state legislators, and governors. His work in and around the political process served him well in the four years he spent as a City Councilman in Lewisville, TX.

Watts received his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi where he served two terms in the student senate one as President Pro Tempore. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Harding University, where he was a member of multiple honor societies and the University Concert Choir.

David Fraga is originally from Tyler, Tx, growing up he attended Grace Community (graduated 2013). He was recruited to play soccer at Dallas Baptist University from 2013 until 2018. During that time he had the opportunity to be a captain of the team for three years. He pursued an undergraduate degree in Entrepreneurship and an MBA in Management. David aspires to be a serial entrepreneur, leadership developer, and creator. A verse David clings to is Philippians 1:6 “And I am confident of this, He who began a good work in you will be faithful to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

David is interested in expanding the Kingdom of Heaven, and in practicing his knowledge and abilities in residential real estate development. His previous experience includes working in regional housing and commercial market, utilizing learned proficiency of 15+ years in residential rental properties and flipping properties for revenue. David is also pursuing Kingdom expansion by structuring the men’s movement to disciple, mentor, and inform/equip all males with the ability to become what God has created males to be; Kingdom men.

Jonathan is an award-winning faith and culture writer who has published over 3500 articles in outlets such as USA Today, The Washington Post, Buzzfeed and Christianity Today. He is a contributing writer for The Atlantic and senior columnist for Religion News Service. His articles are viewed more than 2.5 million times each year. Jonathan has been interviewed by CNN, ABC World News, NPR, MSNBC, Fox News, and The New York Times and is author of several books including Learning to Speak God from Scratch. The critically acclaimed Jesus is Better Than You Imagined. He was recently named one of 30 young leaders reshaping Christian leadership by Outreach magazine.

Known for his ability to tackle difficult issues through both the written and spoken word, Jonathan has become a sought after speaker by universities, seminaries, churches and conferences on cultural and religious issues. He holds a M.Div ThM from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Wake Forest, NC) and a Master of Theology from Emory University Candler School of Theology (Atlanta, GA). He resides in Brooklyn, NY.

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By: Associated Press - nbcnews.com - February 19, 2019 More than a decade after the Southern Baptist Convention rejected the idea of creating a database of ministers credibly accused of sexual abuse, leaders said on Monday night ...

By: Brian Flood - foxnews.com - February 18, 2019 Celebrity Jussie Smollett supporters are now grappling with initial support amid hoax reports. As reports that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett may have choreographed his alleged assault pile ...

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