Draft:Operation Reconquista


Operation Reconquista
FormationJanuary 2023
FounderRedeemed Zoomer
TypeReligious movement
PurposePromote theological conservatism in mainline Protestant denominations
Location
MethodGrassroots activism, online engagement, denominational advocacy
Websitehttps://www.operationreconquista.com

Operation Reconquista is a grassroots movement launched in January 2023 to promote theological conservatism within Mainline Protestant denominations in the United States. Initiated by Richard Ackerman, known as Redeemed Zoomer, it encourages conservative Christians to remain in or join mainline denominations to influence their theological direction, rather than leaving for evangelical or non-denominational churches. It targets seven denominations, often termed the "Seven Sisters": the PCUSA, UMC, TEC, ELCA, UCC, ABCUSA, and RCA. The movement addresses the theological liberalism that has characterized these denominations since the early 20th century, aiming to restore adherence to traditional Christian doctrines.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Kate Shellnutt, "A Gen Z Reformer Takes on Mainline Churches," Christianity Today, November 8, 2023, <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/november-web-only/redeemed-zoomer-mainline-reformation-reconquista.html">https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/november-web-only/redeemed-zoomer-mainline-reformation-reconquista.html</a>, accessed July 27, 2025.
  2. ^ Michelle Boorstein, "Operation Reconquista Targets Mainline Churches," Baptist News Global, November 13, 2023, <a href="https://baptistnews.com/article/operation-reconquista-aims-to-return-mainline-churches-to-orthodoxy/">https://baptistnews.com/article/operation-reconquista-aims-to-return-mainline-churches-to-orthodoxy/</a>, accessed July 27, 2025.
  3. ^ John Lomperis, "Reconquista: A Youth-Driven Movement?," World Magazine, April 5, 2024, <a href="https://wng.org/articles/reconquista-youth-driven-movement">https://wng.org/articles/reconquista-youth-driven-movement</a>, accessed July 27, 2025.

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