Statement on the Church of God in Christ's Endorsement of the Faith-Based and Community Initiative
I am pleased to receive the Church of God in Christ's strong endorsement of my Faith-Based and Community Initiative. The Church of God in Christ's support is even greater evidence that people dedicated to serving their communities and neighbors are fully supportive of my plan. This influential organization joins groups including the Roman Catholic Bishops, Salvation Army, Prison Fellowship, and AMEN, our Nation's largest Latino community-serving ministries network, in supporting this important initiative.
NOTE: The statement released by the Office of the Press Secretary noted that the Church of God in Christ was the Nation's second largest historically black congregation, with 5 million members and 16,000 churches nationwide. The Office of the Press Secretary also made available the letter of endorsement from Presiding Bishop G.E. Patterson, Church of God in Christ.
George W. Bush, Statement on the Church of God in Christ's Endorsement of the Faith-Based and Community Initiative Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/212501