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Counters Divisive Messages with Freedom, Faith & Economic Empowerment
Washington, D.C. – As Black Lives Matter Plaza was being dismantled in Washington, D.C. last week, the new President of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE), Michigan Pastor Donald T. Eason hosted black pastors from around the country to strategize on how to implement a bold new vision for fighting poverty and restoring dignity to America’s most vulnerable communities with a mission to advance faith, freedom, personal responsibility, education and economic empowerment.
Taking the mantle from CURE’s founder Star Parker, Eason, a seasoned executive, public policy strategist and faith-based leader, brings more than 25 years of experience in business, policy advocacy, and ministry to the role. His appointment comes at a pivotal moment as America is at a crossroads and CURE continues to expand its influence and impact on urban policy, economic development, and cultural renewal particularly through its clergy leadership.
“I am honored to step into this role at such a crucial time for CURE and our nation,” said Eason. “CURE has been a beacon of light, bringing conservative, faith-based solutions to the challenges facing urban communities and turning back the policies and programs that have left our communities impoverished both spiritually and economically. I look forward to building upon the incredible legacy of Star Parker and advancing policies that uphold free markets, strong families, and biblical values.”
Under Eason’s leadership, CURE will counter the drive by cultural elites to divide the nation by race and culture by deepening its impact in three critical areas:
- Policy & Advocacy – Work with the Trump Administration and Members of Congress to expand research and policy solutions that challenge big government dependency and promote economic self-sufficiency.
- Faith-Based Leadership Development – Growing CURE’s National Clergy Network, equipping pastors with biblical, economic, and cultural training to impact local communities.
- Media & Public Engagement – Strengthening CURE America, Black Community News, and other national platforms to amplify faith-driven policy solutions.
“Donald’s unique background in public policy, economic development, and faith leadership makes him the ideal choice to lead CURE into the future,” said Star Parker, who will take on a new advisory role with CURE, “His passion for free-market solutions and biblical principles and his heart as a pastor will ensure CURE continues to be a national force for cultural and policy transformation.”
The pastors who attended the event last week are members of CURE’s National Advisory Board within its’ Clergy Association, a network of influential evangelical Christian conservative leaders representing urban congregations. The network includes more than 800 pastors committed to supporting at-risk individuals and advocating for legislative and public policy changes that positively impact their communities. CURE deeply values their leadership and partnership in shaping faith-based solutions, with a focus on Christianity, capitalism, and the U.S. Constitution, and the success of these principles in advancing business and education.
“It was a powerful, informative, open discussion, for me,” said Pastor Arthur McGuire from Centerville, Ohio. “We concluded that biblical solutions are indeed the answers we need to turn our cultural battles into victories. God has given us the necessary resources to evangelize the lost of this present generation and guide them into His truth. Establishing our biblical worldview, accompanied with structures from the Scriptures, is how we win back our families, freedom, and education,”
About CURE
The Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE) is a public policy institute dedicated to fighting poverty and restoring dignity through faith, freedom, and personal responsibility. Founded by Star Parker, CURE works to dismantle government dependency programs and promote free-market solutions that empower families, churches, and entrepreneurs. Learn more at https://curepolicy.org/.
About Donald Eason
- Public Policy & Government Relations – Former Special Assistant to the President at Hillsdale College and Michigan Field Representative for the Family Research Council, where he mobilized pastors and policymakers to promote faith-based solutions to poverty and economic development.
- Business & Economic Development – Led business strategy at CH2M HILL, helping municipalities implement sustainable growth initiatives.
- Faith-Based Leadership – A dedicated pastor and evangelist, Eason has led multiple congregations, most recently serving as Senior Pastor of Metro Church of Christ in Michigan.
- Education & Thought Leadership – Holds a master’s in public administration from CUNY’s Baruch School of Public Affairs, along with degrees in Business Administration and Religious Education.
For more information, or to schedule an interview with Pastor Eason, please contact Diana Banister at dbanister@sovereignglobalsolutions.com.
