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Coalition Of Michigan Clergy Leaders Endorse Haley Stevens For Senate: “Haley Stevens Fights For Michigan”

8/28/2025

DETROIT, MI – Today, forty clergy leaders from all across Michigan announced they are supporting Haley Stevens for Senate, citing her responsiveness to their communities’ needs and her track record of fighting to lower costs, strengthening our state’s economy, and delivering for Michigan.

“Michigan is home to extraordinary faith leaders, and I am proud to have the support of this dedicated coalition of clergy backing my campaign for Senate,” said Congresswoman Haley Stevens. “I’ve spent my career fighting for Michigan and I look forward to working alongside community and faith leaders in the Senate to strengthen our communities, protect our freedoms, and make sure every Michigander can succeed.”

These endorsements continue a “string of endorsements” for Haley, as she continues to gain momentum in this race. Haley has also been endorsed by former state House Speaker Joe TateCongresswoman Hillary ScholtenLansing Mayor Andy SchorGrand Rapids Mayor David LaGrandFormer MI Governor Jim Blanchard, UNITE Here Local 24, and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.

Polling has shown Haley is the “only Democrat leading” Republican candidate Mike Rogers and importantly, the Democratic candidate with the strongest backing of independent voters in the general election.

SEE THE CLERGY MEMBERS AND FAITH LEADERS ENDORSING CONGRESSWOMAN HALEY STEVENS FOR SENATE:

Pastor Allen Overton – Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church

Pastor Claude A. May – Oasis of Hope Christian Church

Rev. Darryl Williams – St. Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church

Pastor Arnold Sheard –Mt. Olive Church of God in Christ

Pastor Carnel Richardson – Metropolitan Memorial Baptist Church

Pastor Lee Jackson –Cathedral of Faith

Pastor Leon Morehead – New Grace Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Eural Alexander – New Light Family Christian Center

Pastor Darryl Clark – New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ

Pastor Darryl Gaddy – Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church

Pastor Eugene Anderson – Fenkell Gospel Temple Church of God in Christ

Pastor Frederick Belk –Mount Charity Missionary Baptist Church

Pastor Torion Bridges – Commonwealth of Faith Church

Pastor Douglas Butler –Mayflower Church

Bishop Anthony Claxton –Life-Line Christian Center Ministries

Pastor Spencer Ellis – Citadel of Praise

Pastor Alan Evans – The Open Door Church of God in Christ

Pastor Robert P. Harris –St. Paul Church of God in Christ

Rev. Edwin Holmes –Renaissance Baptist Church

Pastor Victor Jones  – Greater Liberty Tabernacle Church of God in Christ

Pastor Keenann Knox –Impact Church

Rev. Edward McCree – Israel Missionary Baptist Church

Pastor Isaiah Pettway –Beth Eden Baptist Church

Rev. Robert Smith – New Bethel Baptist Church

Pastor Darryl Spires and First Lady Angelique Spires – Greater Mount Everett Church of God in Christ

Bishop Celestine Todd – Anointed By God Ministries

Rev. Dr. John Tolbert – Trinity Missionary Baptist Church

Bishop Marcus Ways – Christian Gospel Center Church of God in Christ

Bishop Milton Woods – Bethel Deliverance Tabernacle International

Pastor Anthony Shannon – The Victory Church International

Bishop Victor Sharpe – St. John The Great Cathedral

Rev. Dr. V. Lonnie Peek (Church Elder) – Hartford Memorial Baptist Church

Bishop Algernon Bartell – Clinton Street Greater Bethlehem Temple

Bishop Dwight Dobbins – New Way Christian Center

Pastor Leon Crawford – Citi Praise Gospel Café

Pastor Marvin Miles – International Gospel Center

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Glass – El Bethel Church

Pastor Jeremy Moseley – The New Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church

Bishop James Williams – Spirit & Truth Christian Ministries

Bishop Zachary Hicks – Faith Clinic Church of God in Christ

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