Joel Hunter

Evangelical pastor Joel Hunter is one of a growing number of conservatives who have embraced environmentalism. Hunter was asked to speak at the 2008 Democratic Convention even though he is a registered Republican. Hunter agreed to give the closing address on the final night of the convention, held in Denver, Colorado.Washington Post: Pastor to Deliver Closing Prayer (August 22, 2008)

The term evangelical is generally used to refer to Protestant Christians who have a strong belief in the power of personal faith and acting on that faith. Although evangelicals are typically painted as conservatives, they hold a wide range of beliefs and can be found across numerous denominations.Merriam-Webster Dictionary: EvangelicalReclaiming Evangelical: Defining the "evangelical Christian church"