Wilson envisions establishing a Christian America over the next two centuries, but he has already made substantial political inroads, including proximity to the White House.

Doug Wilson's influence extends through his writings, media presence, and educational institutions like the Association of Christian Classical Schools and New Saint Andrew's College, with efforts to expand his church network across the U.S. and abroad.

Wilson's influence is also seen through his media arm, Canon Press, and his leadership in institutions that promote his conservative, Christian worldview, though critics accuse him of fostering patriarchal and potentially abusive environments.

He has publicly supported nationalist and conservative policies, including skepticism about Muslim integration and opposition to immigration.

Once a fringe evangelical pastor in Idaho, Wilson has risen to prominence within the Christian right, gaining influence in national politics and aligning more closely with figures like Trump.

By September 2025, Wilson has become a significant figure in conservative circles, with connections to high-level government officials and appearances alongside Trump administration figures.

He actively promotes Christian nationalism, emphasizing America's Christian founding, opposing same-sex marriage, abortion, Pride parades, and immigration, and questioning Muslim integration.

Wilson has gained visibility through speeches at major conservative events, endorsing a vision of America as a historically Christian nation and advocating for policies that restrict LGBTQ rights, abortion, and immigration.

Wilson advocates for a patriarchal view of gender roles, emphasizing male authority and female submission, which critics link to fostering environments conducive to abuse within his denomination, CREC.

He maintains a strict Reformed theology that emphasizes God's dominion over society, with controversial views such as downplaying slavery's horrors, which critics say enable domestic abuse and patriarchal violence.

Despite Wilson's denials, critics and former members argue his teachings foster a theological environment that justifies abuse and promotes patriarchal violence.

Wilson's new church near the U.S. Capitol, Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, primarily serves those working in Trump's administration and has attracted large audiences, including a recent conference with over 350 attendees.

In 2025, Wilson opened a new church location in Washington, D.C., near the Capitol, to serve members of the Trump administration and foster connections with government officials.