Public Affairs Ministry
The Committee on Public Affairs is responsible to give voice on behalf of the Georgia Baptist Convention to its thought and position on public policy and social issues as approved in reports or resolutions by the Georgia Baptist Convention.
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Public Affairs Representative
Mike Griffin
Public Affairs Representative
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Mike had served as a Southern Baptist pastor for over 35 years. In 2019, Mike completed serving 22 years as the founder and senior pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Hartwell, Ga.
In 2006, Mike ran as the Republican candidate for Georgia State Representative in the
29th District. After his run for state office, Mike represented Georgia Right to Life at the State Capitol and served as the organization’s State Field Director for eight years. Mike has also served in the past as Vice President of Georgia Right to Life.
In April 2010, Mike was chosen as one of Georgia’s top 50 “most influential”
Republicans at the state Capitol. The AJC article: “Georgia Influencers” ranked Mike at #11 among Republicans with the most influence at the Capitol.
In 2010, he served as State Field Director for former state Senator Jeff Chapman’s bid for the Republican Governor nomination.
In January 2014, Mike accepted a position with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board as their Public Affairs Representative. In January 2020, he began working full-time for the GBMB. His duties include lobbying at the state Capitol and speaking on ethical and religious freedom issues around the state.
Since 2020, the editors of Atlanta magazine chosen Mike four years in a row to be one of Atlanta’s most powerful leaders and included him in the publication, “The Atlanta 500.” This annual guide celebrates the metro area’s top executives and influencers.
Committee on Public Affairs
The Committee on Public Affairs, composing of fifteen members, is responsible to give voice on behalf of the Georgia Baptist Convention to its thought and position on public policy and social issues as approved in reports or resolutions by the Georgia Baptist Convention.
- Act in the field of Public affairs wherever the interest go Georgia Baptists requires conferences or negotiation with the government of the United States, the State of Georgia, or other government bodies or agencies, with particular attention to religious liberty and church-state matters.
- To give voice on behalf of the Georgia Baptist Convention to its thought and position on public issues as approved in reports or resolutions by the Georgia Baptist Convention. The Committee on Public Affairs shall also articulate the thinking of the Convention on subjects of public policy and social issues upon which the Convention has declared itself.
Committee on Public Affairs
Georgia Baptist Mission Board
6405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097
Phone: 770-455-0404 / Toll Free: 800-746-4422
Latest Posts
Georgia Baptist TOP Legislation Being Watched (3/29/23)
40th Day of the Legislative Session Mike Griffin, Public Affairs Representative Opposition: Sports Betting and Horse Racing added to the Lottery Senator Billy Hickman introduced SB 57 to legalize sports betting and horse racing in Georgia through the Georgia Lottery. This legislative bill does not require a constitutional amendment, but only a majority vote in […]
Georgia Baptist TOP Legislation Being Watched (3/20/23)
36th Day of the Legislative Session Mike Griffin, Public Affairs Representative Opposition: Sports Betting and Horse Racing added to the Lottery Senator Billy Hickman introduced SB 57 to legalize sports betting and horse racing in Georgia through the Georgia Lottery. This legislation does not require a constitutional amendment, but only a majority vote in the […]
CURRENT ISSUES
Under the Dome
The Christian Index
- Commentary: Learn how to live for Christ in the public square April 20, 2023
- Commentary: A busy legislative session at the Capitol comes to an end March 31, 2023
- Commentary: Senate committee tries 'sneak attack' to pass sports betting bill March 21, 2023
- Commentary: Support the Religious Freedom Restoration Act pending in the Georgia Senate February 15, 2023
- Commentary: Georgia Baptists urged to contact senators to voice opposition to gambling bill February 2, 2023
The Georgia ‘Vulnerable Child Protection Act’ Information
Out with School Obscenity Act Information
Guns In Church
Voter Guide
ONGOING ISSUES
Religious Freedom
Child Abuse
Guns In Church
Marijuana
Training
Predatory Gambling
- Sports Betting Alert! Letter to Georgia Baptists (PDF)
- Stop Predatory Gambling in Georgia Brief (PDF)
- Fact Sheet for Georgia H-118 (PDF)
- Download Testimony Opposing SB 264 (PDF)
- Download Testimony before the House and Senate Study Committee (PDF)
- Why a Christian Should Not Gamble
- Facts About Sports Gambling (PDF)
- The Devastating Effects Online Gambling Has On Children (PDF)
- Gambling ABC’s
Alcohol
Same Sex Marriage
Georgia Baptist Convention Disagrees with SCOTUS Rulings in Obergefell v. Hodges
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ERLC Partners with ADF in Creating Legal Resource for Churches Amidst Changing Marriage Culture
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention has partnered with Alliance Defending Freedom to create a legal guide for churches, schools and nonprofit organizations to use for their organizational structure in light of changes in the culture concerning marriage.
Download Legal Guide (PDF)
GET INVOLVED
“They understood the times and they knew what to do.” 1 Chronicles 12:32
Our Authority To Get Involved:
A Constitutional Authority
- The first three words of the Constitution: “We the People”
- The three most basic rights in our Country: Life, Liberty, Property Rights (Pursuit of Happiness)
- We are “Endowed by Our Creator”
A Biblical Authority
- The first three words of ‘God’s Constitution’ is “If My People” (2 Chronicles 7:14)
- Three God-given Institutions: The Church, The Home, The Government
- Two Basic, Primary Responsibilities of Government: Protect Innocent Life, Punish Evildoers (Romans 13)
Georgia Baptist Convention’s Role at the Capitol
Observation, Education, Motivation, Activation
Georgia Baptist Convention’s Role In the State of Georgia
Locate: Pastors, Churches, Citizens
Educate: Biblical Worldview, Current Events/Trends, How to Become Involved
Motivate: The Gospel! The Constitution! The Love of Our Family!
Ways To Get Involved:
Make Your Voice Count
Attend Events on Cultural Issues
How to Contact Your Representatives
- Office of the Governor
- Georgia House of Representitives Members List
- Georgia State Senate Members List
Election Information
- Voter Registration Online
- Voter Guides (will post as they are available)
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VIDEOS
2023 Pastors Day at the Capitol
RESOURCES
Ethics and Public Affairs Reports
2022 Georgia Baptist Convention Resolutions
Approved at the 2022 Georgia Baptist Convention Annual Meeting
2021 Georgia Baptist Convention Resolutions
Approved at the 2021 Georgia Baptist Convention Annual Meeting
2020 Georgia Baptist Convention Resolutions
Approved at the 2020 Georgia Baptist Convention Annual Meeting
2019 Georgia Baptist Convention Resolutions
Approved at the 2019 Georgia Baptist Convention Annual Meeting
2018 Georgia Baptist Convention Resolutions
Approved at the 2018 Georgia Baptist Convention Annual Meeting
2017 Georgia Baptist Convention Resolutions
Approved at the 2017 Georgia Baptist Convention Annual Meeting
2016 Georgia Baptist Convention Resolutions
Approved at the 2016 Georgia Baptist Convention Annual Meeting
2015 Georgia Baptist Convention Resolutions
Approved at the 2015 Georgia Baptist Convention Annual Meeting
2014 Georgia Baptist Convention Resolutions
Approved at the 2014 Georgia Baptist Convention Annual Meeting