OUR VISION
THE VISION OF FOR LIBERTY & JUSTICE IS TO MOBILIZE THE CHURCH, WAKE UP THE CITY, AND TAKE A STAND FOR LIBERTY AND JUSTICE.
OUR CORE VALUES
HEALTH
LEADERS GO FIRST
We remain healthy by prioritizing daily personal encounters with God, pursuing purity, putting family first, and protecting our sabbath so we can lead others in health. Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 3:5-8
TRUST
LEAN INTO AWKWARD
We build the trust, character, and relationships of tomorrow by engaging in challenging conversations today. Matthew 18:15-20, Matthew 5:24
COMMUNICATION
DOWNSHIFT
We choose to slow down and communicate clearly today so that we can move forward faster tomorrow. Romans 14:19, James 1:19
CELEBRATION
PUT IT ON THE BOARD
If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong! We make time to celebrate the little wins that create a big victory. Romans 15:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Hebrews 10:24-25
FORGIVENESS
FORGIVENESS ISN’T OPTIONAL
We love mercy, so we show mercy. Forgiveness is for you, not for them. There is no spiritual growth without forgiveness. Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:14-15, Colossians 3:13
EXCELLENCE
GIVE YOUR ALL
We represent the Lord by doing the best we can with what we have. Colossians 3:23-24, Daniel 6:3, Exodus 31:1-11
EMPOWERMENT
OUR HEART, YOUR MIND
We empower those with our hearts to lead with their mind. We trade empowerment for teachability and humility. Exodus 18:13-26, James 4:10, Psalm 25:9
HONOR
GOVERNED BY HONOR
Honor reflects Heaven's value. Honor protects freedom, creates safe places and reflects a Kingdom identity. Honor is about self-control not control. 1 Samuel 2:30, Romans 12:10, 1 Peter 2:17, Matthew 4:1-11, Isaiah 29:13, Mark 6:1-6, Proverbs 3:9-10
HOLINESS
COME IN
We simply want to be like Jesus—holy, set apart unto God, and fully surrendered to the Refiner’s fire. We know the closer we get to Him, the more we become like Him. Holiness is found in the presence of God. Our heart’s cry is this: “Make me like You, Jesus! Make me holy!” Romans 6:19, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Hebrews 12:14, Revelations 4:8, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
AUTHENTICITY
WE DON’T DO FAKE
We disciple through authentic relationships. We create an atmosphere for people to be open and honest by leading in vulnerability and transparency. 2 Corinthians 11:27-30, 2 Corinthians 12:9
GENEROSITY
NO STRINGS ATTACHED
We don’t give to get. We give our time, treasure, and talents from a heart of love with pure motives. Acts 20:35, 1 Timothy 6:18-19, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Romans 13:8
FEEDBACK
HEAR-HEAR
We believe healthy feedback is a two-way street. We welcome opportunities to hear what is in your heart, and we commit to clarifying what is in ours. Proverbs 1:5, Proverbs 19:20, James 1:19
STEWARDSHIP
THIRD OPTION
Stewardship is managing Heaven’s resources for the Father’s business. The heart’s cry of a good steward is, “It will never be mine, it will always be Yours!” When given the choice between an ownership or employment mentality, we choose the 3rd option - stewardship! Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Kings 3:16-28, Psalms 24:1
THE HISTORY OF FOR LIBERTY & JUSTICE
For Liberty & Justice was founded as a 5O1C3 in 2021 out of Mercy Culture Church in Fort Worth, Texas.
After one of the elders at Mercy Culture Church, Steve Penate, decided it was time to step into the political arena because the city of Fort Worth lacked Godly leadership, he filed to run for Mayor and the local church rallied around him. Pastors Landon and Heather Schott committed to rallying behind him with their whole heart even though the odds were stacked against him from the very beginning. In the words of Pastor Landon, “It doesn’t matter if we win or lose, all that matters is that we obey the voice of the Lord.” Pastor Steve was new to the city, had very little name I.D., and would be competing against millions of dollars in establishment money, but that didn’t stop him. He hired a local pastor, Nate Schatzline, to be a part of his campaign team, who helped build the strategy with the rest of the team that would ultimately wake up the city to a new movement.
Although Pastor Steve did not win the election, something even greater happened, he stirred the heart of the church. In a moment where the church should have felt defeated, they were surprisingly energized. Pastor Landon approached Nate Schatzline about launching an organization that would equip strong spiritual leaders like Pastor Steve to not only boldly run for office, but to win and lead righteously once they do. So in 2021, Nate Schatzline launched a new Housed Vision at Mercy Culture Church called For Liberty & Justice. A housed vision is an organization that has one foot in the church and one foot reforming culture.
Since the fall of 2021, For Liberty & Justice has created an online program called “Campaign University” that trains activists and candidates how to run for local office, honor the Lord and their family, and lead righteously once they win. They’ve lead “liberty rallies” consistently that have influenced the decisions of local school boards and city councils to lead with Christian values in Tarrant County. And they’ve also raised up and/or supported 48 different candidates who share the Biblical values of the organization that have won their elections in Tarrant County, Texas alone. One of those 48 is the founder of For Liberty & Justice, Nate Schatzline, who now serves as the Texas State Representative for House District 93. The Lord has and is transforming Tarrant County, Texas, and now For Liberty & Justice will start the journey of expanding to all 254 counties of Texas to bring righteous reformation statewide.