WASHINGTON, D.C. – Faith & Liberty’s Director of Strategic Partnerships Patty Bills was recently honored with two excellence awards for her incredible service and faith in the ministry’s outreach on Capitol Hill.

The Judicial Action Group Foundation (JAGF) honored Bills with the 2026 Peggy Nienaber Award for Christian Service on October 5 at the 3rd Annual National Consecration of Our Courts event. The award was created in honor of Bills’ twin sister, Peggy Nienaber, who passed away early this year after 40 years of ministry on Capitol Hill. Nienaber had joined Faith & Liberty when it was called Faith in Action in 1994 and served as its Senior Vice President helping bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people in the Nation’s Capital through prayer, Bible studies, worship, fellowship, and pastoral care.

JAGF Founder and President Phillip Jauregui first presented the inaugural Nienaber Award to JAGF Treasurer and Board Chairman Bert Demicell while Bills helped with the presentation without knowing she was to receive the award as well. Then Jauregui surprised Bills with her own Nienaber Award.

Jauregui said: “[Peggy was] known for her biblical convictions. She didn’t ever move. She was known for just being an incredible servant, working incredibly hard. She didn’t just work hard. She made a massive difference ... impact all the time. Wouldn’t it be neat that her twin sister, Patty, is just like her?”

On November 4, the National Clergy Council honored Bills with the 2026 Excellence in Faith Award for her outstanding Christian service. President and Chairman of the National Clergy Council’s Joint Academic Commission Rev. Dr. Allen Church presented the award to Bills.

Patty Bills, Faith and Liberty's Director of Strategic Partnerships