Our Team

The Center for Christian Civics was born out of the friendship of two political opponents with a shared commitment to seeing the church resist conforming to the patterns of the world. Our Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing our work and ensuring its long-term viability. Our Advisory Council leverages their wide range of expertise to inform and strengthen our products, programs and strategy.

Co-Founders

 
 
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Rick Barry

Co-Founder, Executive Director

As Executive Director of Center for Christian Civics, Rick helps ministry leaders and faith communities develop missional approaches to their local public squares. He has worked on campaigns for local, state and federal office, is a former writer and editor for Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and oversaw communications for the Grace DC church network. He and his wife live in Washington, DC.

 
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Daniel Leiva

Co-Founder

Daniel was born into a family with a rich legacy of full-time ministry. A former staffer for Republican House Leadership, Daniel Leiva left the Hill in 2014 having developed a deep desire to see the church clearly and compellingly witness to the brokenness of political culture. He currently lives in Austin, TX, with his wife and daughter.

 

Board of Directors

  • Doug Koopman

    Chair

    David T. Koyzis holds a PhD in government and international studies from the University of Notre Dame and taught undergraduate political science for thirty years. He is currently an affiliated scholar with Global Scholars Canada and is the author of three books: the seminal Political Visions and Illusions, We Answer to Another: Authority, Office, and the Image of God; and Citizenship Without Illusions. He and his wife live in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

  • Jennifer Chan

    Treasurer

  • Ben O'Dell

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  • Ritu Singh

  • Dr. Vince Bacote

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  • Dr. David T. Koyzis

    Scholar

    David T. Koyzis holds a PhD in government and international studies from the University of Notre Dame and taught undergraduate political science for thirty years. He is currently an affiliated scholar with Global Scholars Canada and is the author of three books: the seminal Political Visions and Illusions, We Answer to Another: Authority, Office, and the Image of God; and Citizenship Without Illusions. He and his wife live in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

  • Brandon J. O'Brien

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  • Dr. Curt Thompson, MD

    Neurobiologist

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  • Dr. Sam Won

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