A Nationwide Network
A coalition of pastors and faith leaders around the country
01/Our Mission
To educate, equip and empower faith-based leaders to embrace and apply biblical principles to life and in the marketplace
Your donation to DLI will support this network of leaders who educate their communities about the importance of strengthening the traditional family, supporting criminal justice reform, and securing economic and educational opportunities for all.
We envision a nation of flourishing communities that are created and sustained by a multi-generational network of Christian leaders.
04/Volunteer
Want to make an impact in your local community and around the US? Partner with the Douglass Leadership Institute by becoming a volunteer.
Why Support DLI?
DLI is committed to serving the black community and the nation by hosting community forums, pastors’ roundtables, policy briefings, and many other outreach events based on biblical values and principles. Your support will enable us to reach more leaders in more cities and states and equip them to bring positive change to their communities.
our core values
- Integrity
- Justice
- Virtue
- Transparency
- Respect
- Responsibility
Jeremiah 1:5 Project
The goals of this project are to increase awareness of abortion and its impact on the black community, to decrease the favorability of abortion, to reduce the number of abortion providers and the number of abortions in the black community.
What's New
Latest News & Current Events
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January 14, 2022Benjamin and Kirsten Watson join the Douglass Leadership Institute to...
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December 17, 2021Monica Sparks joins the Douglass Leadership Institute to discuss her...
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October 12, 2021Bishop Garland Hunt joins the Douglass Leadership Institute to discuss...
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Upcoming Events
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Supporting Criminal Justice Reform
Day 1 of an informational event that focuses on the need for criminal justice reform in America while promoting biblical solutions which call for greater involvement by families, churches and businesses in the re-integration of non-violent felons into our culture.
Supporting Criminal Justice Reform
Day 2 of an informational event that focuses on the need for criminal justice reform in America while promoting biblical solutions which call for greater involvement by families, churches and businesses in the re-integration of non-violent felons into our culture. 
Supporting Criminal Justice Reform
Day 3 of an informational event that focuses on the need for criminal justice reform in America while promoting biblical solutions which call for greater involvement by families, churches and businesses in the re-integration of non-violent felons into our culture. 
Voter Registration Deadline
After the regular voter registration deadline of Friday, October 9, 2020, you can register and vote in person at one-stop sites during the early voting period. 
Election Day 2020
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Be apart of this years election and make your vote count. 
Leaders Call With Kay Coles James
Join Rev. Arnold M. Culbreath on this powerful and informative monthly call to learn more about the mission and vision of DLI, as well as special online programs coming your way. TO FIND OUT HOW TO TUNE IN TO THIS EVENT: Email us at info@dlinstitute.org 
Leaders Live Call With Benjamin Watson
Join former American football tight end and Super Bowl XXXIX champion Benjamin Watson on the Leaders Live Call Thursday, Oct. 22nd @ 8PM EST 
Leaders Live Call With Bob Woodson
Bob Woodson on Monday Oct 26th @ 8PM via Facebook and YouTube Live. 
Leaders Live Call With Kay Coles James
Kay Coles James on Thursday, Oct. 29th @ 8PM via Facebook and YouTube Live. 
Leaders Live Call With Dr. Shelby Steele
Dr. Shelby Steele on Friday, Nov. 4th @ 8PM via Facebook and YouTube Live. 
Georgia Pastors Briefing
While election season is over for most of the country, all eyes in America have now turned to Georgia. The vital Senate runoff elections on January 5, 2021 are fast approaching, and the work to advance biblical truth is not over. Family Research Council will be hosting a Georgia Pastors Briefing On Thursday, Dec. 17th specifically designed to equip pastors with information on responding to the issues we are facing today, engaging in the public square, and navigating the upcoming runoffs. 
1776 Unites Event with Bob Woodson
Join us via Facebook Live on Thursday, February 18th, 2021 at 7PM. 
Blacks in Business
Join us Saturday, February 20th, 2021 via Facebook Live as we explore pathways for economic prosperity for African Americans. Endorsements
what people say about us
The Douglass Leadership Institute is a fantastic organization. I am proud to support the great work of righteousness and justice throughout America.
I am honored to support, endorse, and partner with the Douglass Leadership Institute. It’s work in criminal justice reform and strengthening the Black family, two issues of paramount importance to the liberation of African-Americans, is rooted in the Christian tradition of the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
Douglass Leadership Institute under Dean Nelson’s leadership is a great ally in the battle for the heart and soul of America as they equip Christians with the practical tools they need to impact the culture for Christ.
The Douglass Leadership Institute is a fantastic organization. I am proud to support the great work of righteousness and justice throughout America.
Douglass Leadership Institute under Dean Nelson’s leadership is a great ally in the battle for the heart and soul of America as they equip Christians with the practical tools they need to impact the culture for Christ.
