Christian Organizations Advocating for Creation

“The Earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it; the world, and all that lives upon it.”  (Psalm 24:1)

Several Christian ministries are active in the southern and central Appalachians that are engaing in issues related to the Appalachian environment.

Below are links to some of these groups. This page is just a starter. Members are encouraged to submit more links:

Lindquist Environmental Appalachian Fellowship (LEAF) has as its stated mission "to bring the issue of mountaintop removal (MTR) to the attention of East Tennessee's Christian communities and encourage them to address the environmental destruction and economic injustice this practice inflicts on the land and people of Applachia." LEAF is concerned that Tennessee is MTR is poising to greatly expand in Tennessee, and is seeking action to stop this egregious practice.

Geoff Maddox Kingdom Conference