Yes to Man and Woman in Marriage:
No to Same-Sex Marriage or Civil Unions
 
An Affirmation of 345 Ministers in Connecticut
As of March 20, 2005
 
 
The political drive to legalize same-sex marriage in our nation and in Connecticut continues; and attempts to legalize homosexual civil unions are simply a stepping stone in that direction.
 
Our national identity is rooted in the liberty which has attracted immigrants for several hundred years. Such liberty is rooted in the affirmation that God gives unalienable rights to all people, uniting our nation, not by race or clan, but by a powerful idea. But, can such an idea survive the redefinition of marriage?
 
This Affirmation was first published in the Hartford Courant, Hartford, CT, February 24, 2003. It has been circulated among lead advocates for same-sex marriage, seeking their critique -- an invitation we also extend to all who disagree with us, or who have any questions: Namely, is there anything written here that is a) unbiblical, b) unconstitutional, c) untruthful and/or d) unloving? We truly hope to hear from our skeptics.
 
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It is our desire first to affirm civil rights for all people equally in the sight of the law, and second, we do so based on the ministry of the Gospel.
 
First, with respect to civil rights, we believe the following:
 
1. In the United States, the civil rights which we all enjoy are rooted in "the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God," in the unalienable rights to life, liberty, property and the pursuit of happiness.
 
2. The unique source for unalienable rights is the Creator, the God of the Bible.
 
3. The Creator defines true marriage as one man and one woman in mutual fidelity. The health of society and well-being of children are rooted in this foundation. Thus, the Source for unalienable rights also gives us the true definition of marriage.
 
4. In human history, no society rooted in the approval of homosexuality has ever produced unalienable rights for the larger social order.
 
Our beliefs reflect a depth of historical substance -- and do not make for simplistic political slogans. We celebrate these unalienable rights for all people equally, as people, regardless of how much their sexual identities or religious beliefs may differ from our own. We encourage all people to consider the implications, and give us your feedback and questions.
 
Same-sex marriage has been put forth most often as a "civil right." But such a "right" cannot be rooted in the unalienable rights given by the Creator, and as well, same-sex marriage is historically unprecedented. Also, same-sex marriage redefines marriage downward, and indeed, it aims for a definition closer to "open marriage" where mutual fidelity is not expected. Thus, in view of such an extreme idea, we believe its advocates need to answer these questions:
 
1. Are civil rights being redefined?
2. If so, why?
3. If so, what is the new basis for these rights?
4. What are the consequences?
 
If these questions cannot be answered with clarity and historical precedence, we believe a legitimate argument for same-sex marriage has not been advanced.
 
Second, with respect to the ministry of the Gospel, we affirm these words of Jesus:
 
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28).
 
For those who struggle with homosexual temptation, or any other temptation, Jesus invites us to come to him, and on his terms. We too, as ministers of the Gospel, have the exact same need to daily seek God's grace to overcome any range of temptations that may come our way -- as is common with all people.
  
What then, in this regard, are the terms of Jesus? How does he view homosexuality? We believe the following, as a concise biblical summary:
 
1. In the biblical order of creation, God designed human sexuality uniquely for the marriage of one man and one woman in mutual fidelity.
 
2. The law of Moses says no to homosexual acts.
 
3. Jesus said he came to fulfill that law, not to abolish it; and Jesus explicitly defended the marriage of man and woman as rooted in the biblical order of creation.
 
4. The apostle Paul says no to homosexuality.
 
Thus, those who wish to come to Jesus on his terms must put aside all forms of idolatry, including homosexuality. Jesus honors and fulfills Jewish law which says no to homosexuality, based on the prior yes to man and woman in marriage. This view of marriage looks to the cultivation of trust between man and woman as equals and complements. As husband and wife maintain fidelity to God and one another, the preeminent social basis for trust is then modeled for their children.
 
What child does not want to have a mom and dad at home who love each other in faithful marriage? Also, what children do not want such a marriage for themselves when they grow up? Apart from those who know they are called to a single life, it is largely those who have been hurt deeply early on in life. We know that many in our midst have suffered broken families and betrayals of trust, whether in childhood or adulthood. Homosexuality and/or same-sex marriage only transfer that pain, and do not heal it. Other sexual relations outside of true marriage also increase distrust. We pray that the grace of God will flow into every such life, and we avail ourselves as ministers of the Gospel in this respect.
 
Finally, we regard all people as image-bearers of God. Who among us does not seek peace, order, stability and hope; to live, to love, to laugh and to learn? The question is whether we seek these qualities on our Creator's terms, or on our own broken terms. For that image is broken in all of us in various ways. And for those who struggle with or yield to homosexual temptation, we do not view them as homosexuals. We have a higher view -- they are men and women capable of seeking God's grace to overcome temptation, people to whom we will gladly give our best in order to honor their true dignity in God's sight. We seek to love all neighbors as ourselves, based on loving the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.
 
Questions, inquiries and comments may be mailed to Rev. John C. Rankin, Theological Education Institute (TEI), 750 Main Street, Suite 1300, Hartford, CT 06103; emails may be sent to: tei@teihartford.com.
 
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Connecticut
 
345 Signatories as of 3/20/05
 
The Right Rev. Rocco A. Florenza, Anglican Church of the Resurrection, Ansonia
Pastor Mike Morton, High Acres Christian Church, Ansonia
Pastor Jim Wegner, High Acres Christian Church, Ansonia
Rev. Peter J. Monahan, Westford Congregational Church, Ashford
Rev. Dr. Jay Abramson, Valley Community Baptist Church, Avon
Rev. Conrad Koch, Valley Community Baptist Church, Avon
Rev. George Smith, Bakerville United Methodist Church, Bakerville
Pastor Christopher P. Skowronek, Colonial Chapel Grace Brethren Church, Berlin
Pastor Kirsten Anderson, Walnut Hill Community Church, Bethel
Rev. Sam Dobrotka, Walnut Hill Community Church, Bethel
Rev. Joel Eidsness, Walnut Hill Community Church, Bethel
Pastor Lora Morrow, Walnut Hill Community Church, Bethel
Pastor Steve Sartin, Walnut Hill Community Church, Bethel
Pastor Bob Strong, Walnut Hill Community Church, Bethel
Rev. Rich Ainsworth, Wintonbury Baptist Church, Bloomfield
Bishop Leroy Bailey, First Cathedral, Bloomfield
Rev. Dr. Horace Holloman, First Cathedral, Bloomfield
Rev. Dr. David R. Owen, Wintonbury Baptist Church, Bloomfield
Pastor Andre Riendeau, Wintonbury Baptist Church, Bloomfield
Rev. Raymond Sailor, Bloomfield
Rev. Gary Poorman, Leffingwell Baptist Church, Bozrah
Rev. Al Stewart, Bozrah Congregational Church, Bozrah
Mr. Tom Lovig, Alpha USA, Branford
Rev. Stephen E. Chamberlain, Branford Evangelical Free Church, Branford
Rev. John R. Gerlach, The United Methodist Church, Branford
Elder Michael Moran, Branford Evangelical Free Church, Branford
Mr. David Peterson, Campus Minister, Branford Evangelical Free Church, Branford
Mrs. Ruth Westerholm, Branford Evangelical Free Church, Branford
Rev. Walter Westerholm, Branford Evangelical Free Church, Branford
Rev. Charles H. Woody, Sr., St. Stephen's African Methodistl Episcopal Zion Church, Branford
Rev. Lorraine Barnes, Trinity Pentecostal Church, Bridgeport
Rev. William Bulkley, All Saints Episcopal Church, Bridgeport
Pastor Brian C. Burgess, Brooklawn/Stamford Seventh Day Adventist Church, Bridgeport
Rev. Dr. Joe C. Delahunt, Stillman Baptist Church, Bridgeport
Pastor Shane T. Gaskins, Jesus Saves Ministries, Bridgeport
Rev. Michael Jenkins, Jesus Saves Ministries, Bridgeport
Minister Kenneth H. Moales, Jr., Prayer Tabernacle Church of Love, Bridgeport
Minister Corey Neal, Prayer Tabernacle Church of Love, Bridgeport
Bishop John White, Turners Faith Temple, Bridgeport
Elder Vincent Yurksaitis, Greater Bridgeport Christian Fellowship, Bridgeport
Rev. Paul J. Anderson, One Accord Ministries, Bristol
Rev. Lane Bridges, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bristol
Rev. Andrew Buchanan, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brookfield
Rev. Dr. George Crocker, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brookfield
Rev. Paul Overdorf, Jr., Calvary Chapel, Canterbury
Rev. Darlene Hinckley, Shield of Faith Ministries, Central Village
Rev. Bill Hinckley, Shield of Faith Ministries, Central Village
Pastor Fran Gilmore, Abiding Word Church, Chapin
Rev. David N. Abbott, Christ Community Church, Cheshire
Rev. James B. Bennett, Christ Community Church, Cheshire
Rev. Glenn Havumaki, Elim Park Chapel, Cheshire
Rev. Dr. Richard Herskind, Cheshire
Rev. Greg Manalli, Fellowship of Life Church, Cheshire
Rev. Joel Shirk, Christ Community Church, Cheshire
Rev. Bob Appleby, Cornerstone Church, Clinton
Rev. Martin Van Horn, Life Connections, Clinton
Rev. Sharon Van Horn, Life Connections, Clinton
Rev. J. Michael Brubaker, Christian Life Center, Colchester
Rev. James Wheeler, Collinsville Congregational Church, Collinsville
Rev. Dr. Dennis Reiter, Baptist Fellowship, Columbia
Rev. Jack M. Schneider, Baptist Fellowship, Columbia
Rev. Brad D. Evans, Presbyterian Church of Coventry, Coventry
Rev. Glen Halvoren, Covenant Village, Cromwell
Rev. John Mallett, Cromwell
Rev. Timothy Milleville, River Bend Christian Fellowship, Cromwell
Rev. Philip A. Morgan, First Assembly of God, Danbury
Elder Lynn E. Morse, Candlewood Church, Danbury
Rev. Christopher P. Leighton, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Darien
Dr. Anthony L. Gibson, Calvary Baptist Church, Darien
Rev. Mark D. Orr, Noroton Presbyterian Church, Darien
Pastor Efrain Sanabria, Jr., Noroton Presbyterian Church, Darien
Rev. Thomas D. Anderson, Haddam Neck Covenant Church, East Hampton
Rev. Raul Anduaga, Crossroads Community Cathedral, East Hartford
Mr. William Brown, House of Hope International, East Hartford
Pastor Aaron Lewis, The Family of God, East Hartford
Rev. John M. Massicotte, Crossroads Community Cathedral, East Hartford
Rev. Bill Reimels, Crossroads Community Cathedral, East Hartford
Rev. Lenny Roberto, Crossroads Community Cathedral, East Hartford
Rev. John B. Van Haelen, St. Barnabas Mission, Charismatic Episcopal Church, East Hartford
Rev. Nita Wiles, Crossroads Community Cathedral, East Hartford
Rev. Sean Wiles, Crossroads Community Cathedral, East Hartford
Rev. Terry Wiles, Crossroads Community Cathedral, East Hartford
Rev. W. Harry Waltmire, Crossroads Community Cathedral, East Hartford
Rev. Craig S. Carlson, The Covenant Church of Easton, Easton
Rev. Norman Mesel, Wesleyan Church, Ellington
Rev. Peter K. H. Chyung, United Methodist Church of Enfield, Enfield
Rev. Steven Thayer, Calvary Presbyterian Church, Enfield
Pastor Larry Fullerton, Black Rock Congregational Church, Fairfield
Rev. Donald Hay, Trinity Baptist Church, Fairfield
Rev. Kyu Yeon Lee, Council of Korean Churches, Fairfield
Pastor Dan McCandless, Black Rock Congregational Church, Fairfield
Rev. Matthew Mirabile, Church of the Holy Martyrs, ICCEC, Fairfield
Pastor Brian Fife, The Potter's House, Farmington
Rev. Dr. Dale Fife, The Potter's House, Farmington
Pastor Lorrie Fife, The Potter's House, Farmington
Rev. Jim Baumberger, Forestville
Rev. John A. Graham, Grace & Peace Fellowship, Gales Ferry
Rev. Donald M. McLean, Jr., Glastonbury Community Church, Glastonbury
Rev. Clark Pfaff, Valley Brook Community Church, Granby
Rev. James Detweiler, Seaport Community Church, Groton
Rev. Ron Gauss. Bishop Seabury Episcopal Church, Groton
Rabbi Moshe Laurie, Congregation Shofar Be Tzion, Groton
Rev. Jim Schneider, Pleasant Valley Community of Prayer & Praise, Groton
Pastor Marie Bowlby, Good News Guilford, Guilford
Pastor Carolyn S. Morrison, Good News Guilford, Guilford
Dr. David C. Anderson, Haddam
David Bolton, pastor, home church, Haddam
Rev. John Westerholm, Valley Bible Evangelical Free Church, Haddam
Rev. William Arruda, Olivet Baptist Church, Hamden
Rev. G.J. Gerard, Northeast Presbyterry ARPC, Hamden
Pastor Glenda L. Gorham, Hamden
Mrs. Vicky Sigworth, Youth for Christ, Hamden
Elder Winston Brown, Jackson Memorial Church of God in Christ, Hartford
Rev. Wayne A. Carter, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Hartford
Ms. Loraine DeBeatham, New Testament Church of God, Hartford
Rev. Sonia DeBeatham, New Testament Church of God, Hartford
Rev. Marva O. Downes, Youth Challenge for Women, Hartford
Mr. Brian Doyle, Vision New England, Hartford
Rev. Paul Echtenkamp, Glory Chapel, Hartford
Minister Dwain Gatling, Jackson Memorial Church of God in Christ, Hartford
Bishop Richard Gatling, Jackson Memorial Church of God in Christ, Hartford
Bishop Raul Gonzalez, Glory Chapel International Cathedral, Hartford
State Mother Mary J. Lilly, Jackson Memorial Church of God in Christ, Hartford
Elder Ranford Lilly, Jackson Memorial Church of God in Christ, Hartford
Pastor Philip F. Mawaka, Greater Grace Christian Church, Hartford
Bishop Andrew McCrorey, Greater Joy Mission Church of the Nazarene, Hartford
Rev. Dr. Jewel A. Miller-Ellison, The Universal Church Children's Church of Jesus Christ, Hartford
Rev. Carl Milner, Hartford
Pastor Willie Montgomery, Pentecost Deliverance Ministries, Hartford
Mr. Donald Paglia, Hartford Archdiocesan Family Life Office, Hartford
Rev. Kenric A. Prescott, Union Baptist Church, Hartford
Rev. John C. Rankin, Theological Education Institute, Hartford
Rev. Amalia Rylander, Shiloh Christian Church, Hartford
Rev. Herbert Rylander, Shiloh Christian Church, Hartford
Minister Antione Smith, Jackson Memorial Church of God in Christ, Hartford
Elder Mark Sweat, Jackson Memorial Church of God in Christ, Hartford
Rev. Eric A. Thompson, Sr., Wayfaring Ministries of Hartford, Hartford
Bishop Jeremiah Torres, House of Restoration Church, Hartford
Pastor Ric Valliere, Greater Grace Christian Church, Hartford
Pastor Rosita Vining, Church of the Nazarene, Hartford
Elder Hollis L. Whitehead, House of God, Keith Dominion, Hartford
Elder John Wright, Jackson Memorial Church of God in Christ, Hartford
National Evangelist Mary E. Wright, Jackson Memorial Church of God in Christ, Hartford
Pastor Mark Santostefano, The Worship Center, Hebron
Rev. Norman E. Swensen, First Congregational Church, Hebron
Rev. Rick McKinniss, Wellspring Church, Kensington
Rev. Wesley Zinn, Wellspring Church, Kensington
Rev. K. Ryan Young, Living Rock Church, Killingsworth
Rev. Bruce James, Gallup Hill Baptist Church, Ledyard
Mr. Christopher Blake, Urban Hope Inc., Litchfield
Rev. Duane Crossman, Friendship Baptist Church, Litchfield
Rev. Dr. Darril Deaton, Friendship Baptist Church, Litchfield
Rev. Tom Ruotolo, Shoreline Christian Counseling, Madison
Rev. Dr. Carl Abrahamsen, Trinity Covenant Church, Manchester
Rev. Dr. Bob DeValve, Trinity Covenant Church, Manchester
Rev. David S. Johnson, Colonial Point Christian Church, Manchester
Rev. Dr. David Mullen, Church of the Living God, Manchester
Pastor Peter Tullson, Trinity Covenant Church, Manchester
Pastor David D. Ferrero, Mansfield Christian Fellowship, Mansfield Depot
Mr. John Vampatella, Campus Crusade for Christ, Mansfield Depot
Pastor Will Marotti, New Life Church, Meriden
Rev. Peter Leal, Victory Tabernacle, Middlefield
Rev. Eduardo Cardona, 2nd Alpha Omega Church, Middletown
Rev. Patricia Carroll, Shiloh Christian Church, Middletown
Rev. Dr. Vance Cotten, Sr., Shiloh Baptist Church, Middletown
Rev. Paul Hylton, Shiloh Christian Church, Middletown
Rev. Timothy Plake, Bible Rock Ministries, Middletown
Rev. David Scovel, Bible Rock Ministries, Middletown
Rev. Stephen R. Vaughan, Everlasting Faith Ministries, Middletown
Pastor Arnold Yaghsizian, Bible Rock Ministries, Middletown
Pastor Joyce Marlow, Kingdom Life Christian Church, Milford
Pastor Scott Marlow, Kingdom Life Christian Church, Milford
Rev. Jim Loomer, Berean Assembly of God, Milford
Rev. Frances Malafronte, Kingdom Life Family Resource Center, Milford
Pastor Marco D. Palumbo, Milford
Bishop Jay Ramirez, Kingdom Life Christian Center, Milford
Rev. Robert Riley, Milford,
Apostle Bobby Davis, Miracle Faith World Outreach Ministries, Monroe
Rev. James A. Solomon, Stepney Baptist Church, Monroe
Chaplain Sal J. Galtieri, The Potter's House, Church of God, Mystic
Pastor Bob McCoy, Groton Bible Chapel, Mystic
Rev. Bruno Spada, Mystic
Rev. Tim C. Brantly, Restoration Springs Ministries, Naugatuck
Rev. Tim M. Leggett, Naugatuck Valley Community Church, Naugatuck
Rev. Don Newland, Lighthouse Christian Church, Naugatuck
Pastor Rene W. Couture, New Britain Church of God, New Britain
Pastor Ron E. Surrey, New Mt. Olive Church of God in Christ, New Britain
Rev. Dr. Charles Ferrara, New Fairfield United Methodist Church, New Fairfield
Apostle Eugene Brunson, Wayfaring Ministry, New Haven
Rev. Todd Foster, Church on the Rock, New Haven
Pastor Colon Haywood, Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, New Haven
Mr. Hugh Hedges, Campus Ministry, New Haven
Bishop Lonnell Lawson, Powerhouse Temple of Deliverance Ministries, New Haven
Rev. Floyd Miles, Teen Challenge, New Haven
Bishop Ezekial S. Newton, Salvation and Deliverance Church, New Haven
Rev. Michael H. Pawluk, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Haven
Bishop William M. Philpot, Sr., Christ Chapel New Testament Church, New Haven
Pastor Yvonne Philpot, Christ Chapel New Testament Church, New Haven
Pastor Mary Stoudmire, Greater Love & Faith Tabernacle, New Haven
Miss Lisa Tucker, M.Div., Kingdom Partners, New Haven
Rev. Dr. Mary W. Walton, Holy Nation Tabernacle of Praise & Worship, New Haven
Rev. Sue Dishongh, Word First Ministries Church, New Milford
Rev. Matthew Yukon, Northville Baptist Church, New Milford
Rev. Jonathan Haulenbeek, Northfield Congregational Church, Northfield
Rev. Richard McDaniel, Dipsychos Counseling, North Granby
Rev. Ernest Marzullo, North Haven
Rev. Marc. D. Proch, Evangelical Baptist Church, North Haven
Rev. Barbara Lachance, Connecticut House of Prayer, North Stonington
Pastor Ingrid Metell, Harvest Light Christian Center, North Windham
Pastor Matt Metell, Harvest Light Christian Center, North Windham
Rev. Robert D. Beinke, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Norwalk
Rev. Phyllis Y. Bolden-Farr, New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Norwalk
Pastor Deborah W. Davenport, God's Bridging the Gap Ministries, Norwalk
Rev. Dwight G. Anderson, Christian & Missionary Alliance, Norwich
Rev. Edwin Dascomb, Norwich Worship Center, Norwich
Mr. George H. Harris, Norwich Worship Center, Norwich
Rev. Charles L. Johnson, Norwich Assembly of God, Norwich
Rev. Dr. Michael G. Maixner, Elijah Ministries, Norwich
Rev. Jeffrey R. Sharp, Norwich Worship Center, Norwich
Mrs. Debbie Wiedenheft, The Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research, Norwich
Rev. Dr. William J. Gestal, Jr., Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich, Greenwich
Rev. Dr. Charles L. Hoffman, Grace Episcopal Church, Old Saybrook
Bishop Burnham Hall, Lighthouse Church, Plainfield
Pastor Thomas Benson, First Bible Baptist Church, Plainville
Dr. Jim Caron, Faith Bible Church, Plainville
Elder Steven Ege, First Baptist Church, Plainville
Pastor Helmut Getto, First Bible Baptist Church, Plainville
Rev. Ronald E. Thomas, Faith Living Church, Plantsville
Rev. Warren Geraghty, Praise Christian Fellowship, Pleasant Valley
Pastor Terry Ruwet, Praise Christian Fellowship, Pleasant Valley
Rev. Randy Thompson, Poquonock Community Church, Congregational, Poquonock
Mr. Anthony J. De Angelo, Putnam
Rev. James L. Bray, Ridgefield Baptist Church, Ridgefield
Rev. Glenn Burns, Rockville Baptist Church, Rockville
Rev. Ed Campolongo, Church of the Risen Savior, Rockville
Pastor Dennis Gladden, Rockville Church of the Nazarene, Rockville
Rev. Raymond Grezel, Rockville Church of the Nazarene, Rockville
Mr. Tom Marshall, Revival in Bethlehem, Inc., Sharon
Rev. Paul Astbury, Sherman Congregational Church, Sherman
Elder Ruth A. Backhaus, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Simsbury
Rev. David R. Chase, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Simsbury
Rev. Joe Dietrich, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Simsbury
Rev. Dr. V. Don Haas, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Simsbury
Rev. Dana Jorgensen, New Life in Christ Fellowship, Simsbury
Mr. Jeff Kraines, Campus Minister, Simsbury
Mr. Scott Uzzel, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Simsbury
Rev. John P Cardamone, Calvary Baptist Church, South Norwalk
Rev. Ben Torrey, The North Eastern Diocese, South Windsor
Rev. Thomas R. White, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, South Windsor
Rev. Rick Watson, Stamford
Mr. Richard W. Kendall, National Clergy Council, Stratford
Pastor Joseph Gnatek, Word of Life Assembly of God, Stafford Springs
Rev. Dr. Robert Childs, Long Ridge Congregational Church, Stamford
Rev. Richard Cossette, International Christian Fellowship, Storrs
Rev. Mike Trazinski, Open Gate Ministries, Suffield
Rev. Jeff P. Roman, First Baptist Church of Tolland, Tolland
Rev. David Aucoin, First Assembly of God, Torrington
Rev. Peter Smith, First Congregational Church, Thomaston
Rev. Dennis W. Spinney, Thompson Bible Fellowship Church, Thompson
Rev. Clark Coughlin, Vision New England, Torrington
Pastor Joe Levesque, Living Faith Christian Center, Torrington
Pastor David Miller, Living Faith Christian Center, Torrington
Pastor Diane Miller, Living Faith Christian Center, Torrington
Pastor Brenda Summers, Living Faith Christian Center, Torrington
Pastor Greg Summers, Living Faith Christian Center, Torrington
Rev. Lawrence E. Bergeron, Calvary Evangelical Free Church, Trumbull
Barbara Bridge, Calvary Evangelical Free Church, Trumbull
Rev. Robert M. Currie, Evangelical Free Church Mission, Trumbull
Rev. D.J. Evans, New Life Assembly of God, Trumbull
Mr. Kevin Hlavac, Calvary Evangelical Free Church, Trumbull
Rev. David R. McIntyre, Calvary Evangelical Free Church, Trumbull
Rev. John Roy, Calvary Evangelical Free Church, Trumbull
Mr. Pat Shouvlin, Calvary Evangelical Free Church, Trumbull
Rev. Thomas F. Dean, First Church of Christ, Unionville
Rev. Wade D. Martin, Vernon Assembly of God, Vernon
Rev. Les Young, Living Word Fellowship, Voluntown
Rev. Mark A. Angerosa, White Oak Baptist Church, Wallingford
Rev. Joseph DeAngelo, Good News Christian Church, North Haven
Rev. Linda DeAngelo, Good News Christian Church, North Haven
Rev. Jean-Lubin Beaucejour, International Church of Deliverance, Wallingford
Rev. Terry Frizzell, Church of the Nazarene, Wallingford
Rev. William A. Heugal, First Baptist Church, Wallingford
Pastor Mike Arsenault, New Life Christian Church, Waterbury
Pastor Edward Barnes, Garden of Gethsemane Church, Waterbury
Pastor Wilbert M. Chapman, Sr., Mt. Olive Church of God in Christ, Waterbury
Pastor Dennis Cole, Riverbank Christian Worship Center, Waterbury
Pastor Larry Gardner, New Life Christian Church, Waterbury
Pastor Russell Kelley, Riverbank Christian Worship Center, Waterbury
Rev. Chris King, First Assembly of God, Waterbury
Rev. James M. Lilley, First Assembly of God, Waterbury
Pastor Joseph Marino, Riverbank Christian Worship Center, Waterbury
Pastor Joseph Mascia, Riverbank Christian Worship Center, Waterbury
Rev. Tim McCarty, The Ark Full Gospel Church, Waterbury
Pastor John Medling, Riverbank Christian Worship Center, Waterbury
Rev. Mike Monti, Living Faith Christian Church, Waterbury
Pr. Alberto W. Oliveira, Comunidade Logos Free Methodist Church, Waterbury
Rev. Angel Ortiz, Waterbury Christian Center, Waterbury
Pastor Jeffrey Panasci, Riverbank Christian Worship Center, Waterbury
Pastor Joel Plourde, Riverbank Christian Worship Center, Waterbury
Pastor Gary Ross, Riverbank Christian Worship Center, Waterbury
Pastor Stephen V. Skystimas, Riverbank Christian Worship Center, Waterbury
Rev. James Stillwell, First Assembly of God, Waterbury
Rev. Keith Stuarte, Living Faith Christian Church, Waterbury
Rev. David M. Moynihan, First Baptist Church, Waterford
Rev. Allyn Benedict, Christ Church Episcopal, Watertown
Rev. Earl Imswiler, Jr., Living Waters Fellowship, Windsor Locks
Rev. Richard L. Hanse, West Hartford United Methodist Church, West Hartford
Pastor Frank J. Aprba, Living Word Ministries, West Haven
Rev. Tom Buchan, Gateway Christian Fellowship, West Haven
Pastor Lemuel Gardenia Dixon, Word of Life Ministries, West Haven
Pastor Jeff Schlemmer, Living Word Ministries, West Haven
Rev. Dr. Brian W. Simmons, Gateway Christian Fellowship, West Haven
Pastor Candy Simmons, Gateway Christian Fellowship, West Haven
Pastor Kenan E. Vance, Living Word Ministries, West Haven
Pastor Laverne Walters, Gateway Christian Fellowship, West Haven
Pastor Lester Walters, Gateway Christian Fellowship, West Haven
Rev. Dr. Paul Teske, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Westport
Mrs. Rivers Teske, Unplanned Parenting, Inc., Westport
Mr. Kit McDermott, Klesis Ministries, West Simsbury
Pastor Mark Adams, Calvary Fellowship of Greater Hartford, Wethersfield
Rev. Atessa M. Afshar, Wethersfield
Rev. Dr. J. Jey Deifell, Wethersfield
Rev. Michael McDowell, Wethersfield
Rev. Van M. Hall, Wethersfield
Rev. D. Gregg Miller, Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church, Wethersfield
Rev. Pershing Parker, Wethersfield
Rev. Dr. Scott Solberg, Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church, Wethersfield
Rev. Derek Gitsham, River of Life Church, Windsor
Rev. Roy E. Jacobsen, Trinity United Methodist Church, Windsor
Rev. Paul Kirschner, Praise, Power & Prayer Temple, Windsor
Pastor Ray McMahon, Praise, Power & Prayer Temple, Windsor
Pastor Michael Shoaf, River of Life Church, Windsor
Rev. Verna C. DiMaio, Liberty Full Gospel Church, Winsted
Pastor Edward Bostick, Apostolic House of Prayer, Willimantic
Rev. Dr. Mike Caruso, Calvary Chapel, Willimantic
Rev. Dwayne Harper, Christian Life Assembly, Willimantic
Rev. John Heald, Light on the Hill Church, Willimantic
Rev. Hart Inlow, Willimantic
Pastor Daryn R. Ortiz, Willimantic Baptist Church, Willimantic
Rev. Kevin White, Abundant Life Christian Church, Willimantic
Rev. Donald L. Allard, Willington Baptist Church, Willington
Rev. Dr. Gerald L. Stigall, Hope Evangelical Free Church, Wilton
Rev. James P. Beesley, Jr., First Congregational Church of Windham, Windham
Rev. Mary Bruce, National Day of Prayer, Wolcott
Rev. Miles Ahrens, Trinity Evangelical Free Church, Woodbridge
Pastor Mitchell Santelli, Faith Bible Church, Woodstock
Rev. Dr. Charles Schleich, Faith Bible Church, Woodstock