Tony Perkins

Tony Perkins is Family Research Council’s (FRC) fourth and longest-serving president, having joined the organization in August 2003. Described as a legislative pioneer by the national media, Tony has established himself as an innovative pro-life and pro-family policy and political leader since his first election to office in 1996.

Recognized as the leading conservative and pro-life voice in the Louisiana Legislature, Tony was a tireless advocate for the family. Addressing the growing social problems resulting from unstable marriages and no-fault divorce, he authored and passed the nation’s first Covenant Marriage law in 1997, which captured the attention of policymakers across the country.

Keeping his commitment to serve only two terms, Tony had a significant impact on Louisiana politics as a state representative and as a candidate for the United States Senate in 2002. His firm yet empathetic stance on issues and his unwavering commitment to principle has won him the admiration of his allies and the respect of his adversaries.

While in the Legislature, he authored numerous other policy initiatives, including

• State Family Impact Statement, requiring state agencies to consider the impact of rules and regulations on families
• Comprehensive Abortion Clinic regulations
• Genetic Nondiscrimination Act
• Public School Internet Filtering requirement
• Expansion of Louisiana Department of Corrections partnership with faith-based organizations to reduce recidivism rates.

During his tenure as FRC’s president, Tony has substantially deepened the organization’s influence on Capitol Hill and throughout the country through his frequent attendance at state and regional political and policy events. Tony has also expanded the organization’s reach across the nation by building a major network of pastors and churches, encouraging them to impact the culture by thinking nationally but acting locally.

In May 2018, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appointed Tony to the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), and in May 2020, Leader McConnell reappointed him to a second term. During his time on the independent, bipartisan commission, he has served as both Chair and Vice Chair.

An ordained minister, Tony remains active in Christian ministries and frequently fills pulpits across the country. He is a board member of Caring to Love Ministries, one of Louisiana’s largest pregnancy resource centers. Tony is the immediate past president of the Council for National Policy.

He also hosts a daily, nationally syndicated radio show, Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, and frequently appears as a guest on national news programs and talk shows. In addition, he has been a guest speaker for respected organizations across the country. He is the author of No Fear: Real Stories of a Courageous New Generation Standing for Truth.

A veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a former police officer, Tony brings a unique perspective to the public policy process. In addition to domestic law enforcement, he oversaw the training of hundreds of international police officers as the general manager for a Washington DC firm contracted by the US Department of State to provide training and services in anti-terrorism.

Tony holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University, a Master of Public Administration degree from Louisiana State University, and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Liberty University.

He and his wife Lawana have been married since 1986 and have five children.

Latest Articles by Tony Perkins

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  Evolution in Schools

  

  Instead of being an open platform where students can critically discuss the merits and flaws of a scientific model, education is overcome by evolutionary dogma.

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  Higgs Boson (God Particle)

  

  The Higgs boson, nicknamed the “God particle,” reveals nothing about the origin of the universe—but it does divulge secrets about how the universe operates.

• Różnorodność wśród stworzonych rodzajów

  

  Pierwszy rozdział Księgi Rodzaju dziesięciokrotnie powtarza, że Bóg stworzył stworzenia oddzielnie, według różnych „rodzajów” (mîn).

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  Buddy “Uncle Robby” Robinson

  Buddy Robinson, a.k.a. “Uncle Robbie,” has spent most of his life teaching children. A gifted speaker, singer, and storyteller, he incorporates humor, drama, energy, and suspense into his sessions.

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  Paul Garner

  
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  The Great Dinosaur Mystery Solved!

  

  At last! An information-packed dinosaur book based on the authority of the Bible! Ken Ham, in his own distinct and understandable teaching style, explains how to understand the big picture of earth’s history… from a biblical perspective.

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  Jason Carlson

  

  Rev. Jason Carlson is the president of Christian Ministries International, an organization devoted to evangelism and equipping Christians to share their faith.

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  Climate Change

  

  Both the media and popular culture are saturated in the hype of global warming and climate change. How should Christians understand this sensitive issue?

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  A Tour of the Creation Museum Series

  Journey through earth’s true history at the Creation Museum with its beautiful gardens and nature trails, petting zoo, animatronic dinosaurs, and much more.

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  Brookfield Zoo

  

  Th Brookfield Zoo, which boasts over 2,000 animals, is a great place to see how God equipped animals to thrive in different habitats.

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  Anthony Biller
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  Dr. Diana Lynn Severance

  

  Dr. Diana Lynn Severance, a frequent writer on Christian history, received her PhD in history from Rice University and is the director of the Dunham Bible Museum at Houston Baptist University.

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  Dr. Jason Lisle

  

  Dr. Jason Lisle is a Christian astrophysicist who researches issues pertaining to science and the Christian faith.

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  Lucy

  

  Was the australopithecine Lucy—most famous of all the supposed human ancestors—really a precursor to modern man, or was she simply an ape?

• Globalny potop

  

  Czy Noe doświadczył lokalnej powodzi, która zostawiła tylko kilka warstw osadu, tak jak dzisiejsze powodzie?

• Odległe światło gwiazd

  

  Czy gwiazdy mogą znajdować się milion lat świetlnych od nas, jeśli Bóg stworzył je 6000 lat temu?

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  Tony Perkins

  

  Tony Perkins is Family Research Council’s (FRC) fourth and longest-serving president, having joined the organization in August 2003.

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  Justin Peters

  

  Justin is committed to the expositional preaching of God’s Word. Justin has a Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages and a Master of Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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  Animal Genetics

  

  Does our growing understanding of animal genetics support evolutionary principles or special creation by a caring, intelligent Designer as the Bible proclaims?

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  Grand Canyon National Park

  

  More evidence of the global Flood (Genesis 6-9) is exposed at Grand Canyon than any other place on earth.

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  Dinosaur Footprints

  

  Dinosaur bones aren’t the only artifacts left behind by these creatures. Fossilized footprints point toward the watery cataclysm that buried the dinosaurs.

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  Edad de la Tierra

  

  ¿Qué edad tiene la tierra? ¿Cómo se lo puede saber con certeza a menos que hubo un testigo presente en el principio?

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  Doreen Virtue

  

  Doreen graduated with a master’s degree in biblical and theological studies from Western Seminary in 2021, and she holds a BA and MA in counseling psychology from Chapman University.

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  Evangelism

  

  The central mission of every Christian should be proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ to others. Creation evangelism provides the perfect platform!

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