Rev. Johnnie Moore, PhD, is a global evangelical leader best known for his consequential work at the intersection of faith and foreign policy, especially in the Middle East. Rev. Moore is routinely listed among the world’s most influential religious figures. He is a popular author, teacher, businessperson, and acclaimed human rights and religious freedom activist whose effective advocacy has materially impacted policy in many nations. More recently, Rev. Moore has been a global thought leader actively navigating the divisions between faith and science, particularly as it relates to the emerging Age of Artificial Intelligence. His awards and honors include the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s prestigious Medal of Valor. He was twice appointed to the U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom by the president of the United States, and in 2023 he was named one of the world’s top 25 “young visionaries” by the Jerusalem Post for his peacemaking work among Arabs and Israelis. Rev. Moore’s dissertation focused on the role of religious actors as Track II diplomats. He is President of JDA Worldwide and President of the Congress of Christian Leaders.
