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“I kept my head down… and then Blackstone happened.”





Right now you can DOUBLE your gift to support Christian law students like Daniel!

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Dear John,

Daniel Park arrived at Michigan Law School expecting serious, multifaceted debate on a range of issues.

And plenty of cold weather.

It turns out he was only right about the weather.

“I couldn’t believe the culture of shame and intimidation against Christian voices on topics such as abortion or marriage,” Daniel says.

While law schools tout mission statements embracing ideological diversity, the reality is that neither the faculty nor the students at many law schools engage seriously with the Judeo-Christian values that are the foundation of American law and society.

Combine that with a growing tendency for Christians to stay silent out of fear, and it’s clear there’s a huge problem.

“When I wanted to bring a pro-life speaker to the law school, even student groups that are pro-life in conviction said it was ‘too controversial’ or that ‘we would lose credibility with the community,’ shares Daniel. “Seeing how afraid others were, I decided to keep my head down for the remainder of my first year.”

Then Blackstone happened.

Generous ministry friends have donated $200,000 to match your gift to support the Blackstone Legal Fellowship dollar for dollar. That means any gift you make right now will have twice the impact to protect freedom for future generations.

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“That’s when it hit me—I’m not alone. And I cannot stay silent.”

The Blackstone Legal Fellowship brings together exceptional Christian law students and prepares them for careers marked by integrity and excellence.

Since Blackstone was launched 20 years ago, it has grown exponentially. Today, nearly 2,300 law students have benefitted from the generosity of people like you, John.

Many students who attend the training program describe their pre-Blackstone education experience as similar to Daniel’s. They feel alone, outnumbered, and overwhelmed.

But time after time, these students graduate Blackstone feeling reenergized in their passions and fully equipped to carry on the mission to which God called them.

“I learned from lawyers, academics, judges, and faith leaders on how to advocate for truth winsomely,” reveals Daniel. “I met colleagues at law schools around the country fighting the good fight.”

“That’s when it hit me,” he says. “I am not alone. And I cannot stay silent.”

This past fall, Daniel returned to law school ready for action.

“A still, small voice in my heart was urging me to start a pro-life group at my law school. I and three other Michigan law students in my Blackstone class decided to go for it,” says Daniel.

It took some time and a lot of work, but ultimately, Daniel and his friends were successful. Protect Life at Michigan Law is now an official student group, promoting the inherent dignity of every human life from conception to natural death.

“Without Blackstone, I would not have had the boldness, support, or resources to step out in faith and start this pro-life group,” Daniel reveals.

And without Blackstone, Daniel and nearly 2,300 other Blackstone graduates wouldn’t have the skills and knowledge they need to stand boldly for religious freedom, life, and marriage and family.

Will you give today and help ensure this important program continues?

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Your support of Blackstone is changing lives

Daniel’s story would have been very different without you, John. Because without God’s blessing (John 15:5) and your generosity, the Blackstone Legal Fellowship wouldn’t exist.

And if freedom is going to be protected for future generations, we must equip the next generation of law students—young people like Daniel—to continue the fight.

That’s what Blackstone is designed to do.

In fact, many Blackstone Fellows go on to get competitive jobs in the private and public sector.

Over 100 are in full-time legal nonprofit work directly advocating for our fundamental freedoms.



Several hundred work for federal, state, and local governments.



A growing number are becoming law professors and business leaders.

Blackstone gives these students the education and tools they need to defend your constitutional freedoms—whether it be in the courtroom, in the halls of government, or in other leadership positions.

And just as importantly, Blackstone gives them a lifelong community of Christian colleagues so that they stand boldly for their faith and know they never have to do it alone.

“Even right now, your gifts are being used to drive back the culture of silencing at law schools across the country,” says Daniel.

Blackstone is truly a life-changing experience for these law students. And you are a big part of that, John.

None of this would be possible without God’s provision and your faithful prayers and support.

That’s why we’re asking for your help today. Your gift to support Blackstone will be put to work training the next generation of Christian leaders—people like Daniel—who can fight and win for freedom.

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Help fund the largest Blackstone class yet!

This year, we’re hoping to fund the largest Blackstone class yet with over 160 students.

It costs around $25,000 to fund one student. And there is no financial burden on the students who are chosen to attend. That’s why we need your help.

Young people like Daniel have immense potential to change our country for the better. They are our future. And through God’s blessing and your support, we are equipping them to defend your freedoms. Will you please stand with Christian law students like Daniel today, John?

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“Please know that I and every other Blackstone student will make every single dollar of your generous contributions worth it.”

– Daniel Park, Blackstone Class of 2019



Generous ADF Ministry Friends have already donated $200,000 to match your gift to support the Blackstone Legal Fellowship dollar for dollar. That means your gift today will be doubled—a $10 gift will become $20, a $100 gift will become $200, and a $1,000 gift will become $2,000.

But the match won’t last forever.

Please take advantage of this rare opportunity to double your gift right now.

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Because of the blessing of the match, your gift will have twice the impact to support the next generation of Christian leaders as they defend religious freedom, life, and marriage and family.

Thank you for giving generously.



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P.S. Have you considered becoming a monthly donor? Right now, if you click the checkbox on the donation form to sign up for monthly giving, your subsequent gifts will be eligible to receive the Blackstone match until the match runs out!

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