About Us

1517 is a nonprofit organization focused on assuring all people that the work of salvation is finished in Jesus Christ. Our mission is to help you hear that you are forgiven and free on account of Christ alone.

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Meet the team

Our team is experienced in teaching Reformation Theology and preaching the Gospel, as well as Creative Production, Marketing, and Distribution.

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Scott L. Keith
Executive Director
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Daniel Emery Price
Operations Executive
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Seth Moorman
Strategy & Marketing Executive
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Ted Rosenbladt
Founder + Producer of Dad Talks with Rod
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David Rufner
Director of Development & Relations
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Doug Klembara
Creative Director
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Caleb Keith
Director- 1517 Podcast Network
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Steve Byrnes
Director- 1517 Publishing
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Adam Francisco
Academic Director
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Lana Trombly
Speakers Network & Events Manager
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Karen Galas
Accounts Manager
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Kelsi Klembara
Content Manager
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Grant Klembara
Marketing & Communications Manager
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Erick Sorensen
Church Relations & Giving Officer
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Sam Leanza Ortiz
1517 Publishing Manager
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Stacy Bird
HR, Compliance, & Accounting Assistant
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Blake Flattley
Artist-in-Residence + 1517 Music
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Mai Choy
Social Media Manager
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Steven Paulson
Senior Scholar-in-Residence
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Chad Bird
Scholar-in-Residence
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Daniel van Voorhis
Scholar-in-Residence
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Bruce Hillman
Scholar-in-Residence
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Noah Sampsel
Lead Filmmaker
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Rev. Bob Hiller
Editor- Craft of Preaching
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Scott Osborne
Audio Engineer + Producer Christianity on Trial
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Eve Velasquez
Data Assistant

History

Founded in 2011, 1517 serves thousands of people each year through a variety of different projects. Every day, we produce resources anchored in the central message of the Bible - That Christ died for sinners and rose for their justification.

We take our name from the year "1517" when Martin Luther posted the 95 theses in Wittenberg, Germany. With a genuine desire for correction and unity he challenged a number of official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church–an act that sparked the Protestant Reformation and led to a rediscovery of the Gospel. 

We follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther and others who have passed down this gift of the biblical Gospel message. 

Throughout our history, we’ve worked toward a single purpose: Declaring and defending the good news that we are forgiven and free on account of Christ alone.

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2011: The Organization is Founded

"New Reformation Publications" was formed out of a need for publishing and printing the works of great Lutheran theologians, especially the apologist John Warwick Montgomery.

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2013: The Thinking Fellowship is Formed

After ongoing discussions with like-minded theologians, a fellowship is formed of individuals who were taught by professor and theologian, Rod Rosenbladt. This gathering of historians, theologians, pastors, and philosophers, began publishing articles addressing theology, church history, and apologetics.

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2017: The Inaugural Here We Still Stand Event

On the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, 1517 hosted its first conference in San Diego, CA. This three-day event was packed with teaching, music, food, and fellowship all focused on the radical message of God's grace toward sinners. 

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2018: "1517 Legacy Project" to "1517"

After rebranding from "1517 The Legacy Project" to simply "1517", the organization launched a new site at 1517.org. It was here that 1517 began publishing new articles, podcasts, and videos every single day–and has done so ever since.

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Why Christ For You?

Christianity is not about what you have done, but what Christ did for you. He took away your sin and gave you his righteousness.

The work of salvation is finished through Jesus.

Discover All of 1517's Projects

Learn about all of our projects below and the unique ways they deliver God's promises.

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1517 Podcast Network

The 1517 Podcast Network contains over 20 shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms.

Listen online or on your favorite podcasting app.

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1517 Publishing

1517 Publishing produces theological and apologetic resources rooted in the tradition of the Reformation. We promote the defense of the Christian faith, the distinction between law and gospel, vocation and civil courage, and the proclamation of Christ crucified for you.

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1517 Speaker Network

The 1517 Speaker Network contains over 30 professional speakers who offer in-person delivery of the Gospel through their specific area of study and expertise. 

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The Craft of Preaching

Craft of Preaching provides helpful resources for pastors engaged in the typical weekly routine of preparing a sermon. We seek to impact the conversation regarding quality preaching while offering tools that aid in improving a pastor’s skills in this task.

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1517 Music

1517 Music creates music that points people to Christ crucified in every season. It serves the church and individual Christians through original music releases, hymn sing events, and other liturgical resources.

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Here We Still Stand Events

Here We Still Stand events are in-person celebrations of the gospel reclaimed in the Reformation. Our annual and regional HWSS events are packed with teaching, music, food, & fellowship all focused on the radical message of God's grace toward sinners. 

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1517 Academy

1517 Academy contains free online courses on topics like Theology, Christ in the Old Testament, Apologetics, History of the Reformation, and more. Nearly 75,000 students have enrolled in one of these courses, from all across the world.

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