2010 Speakers
Featured SpeakerDr. VoddieBaucham, Jr. 
Home of Voddie Baucham Ministrieswww.voddiebaucham.org |
Dr. Voddie Baucham, Jr. has been referred to as an “Evangelist to intellectuals.” He is one of the most sought-after preachers of his generation. His unique blend of sound biblical exposition, theological content, down-to-earth demeanor and engaging presence make it clear why this man is considered a modern day prophet. However, that is only part of the story. He is also a pastor, church planter, author, (The Ever Loving Truth, Broadman /Holman, 2004; Family Driven Faith, Crossway, 2007) professor, husband, father and …chef. Born in Los Angeles California in 1969, Voddie was raised by his single, teen-aged mother after his father went off to pursue a career in professional football. Voddie was not raised in a Christian home. In fact, his mother was a practicing Buddhist. It was not until his freshman year in college that he actually heard, understood and responded to the saving message of Jesus Christ. The Baucham’s are a committed homeschool family. Voddie and Bridget both educate their children. They view education as an essential aspect of discipleship (Luke 6:40), and have seen firsthand the dangers of surrendering this crucial ground. They are both advocates and exponents of home education. Dr. Baucham’s formal theological training began at Houston Baptist University where he earned BAs in Christianity and Sociology. From there he went on to earn degrees from Southwestern and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminaries, respectively, and has done additional post-graduate study at the University of Oxford, England. His academic disciplines include Evangelism/Missions and Apologetics. He has served as an adjunct professor at a number of colleges and seminaries, including the College of Biblical Studies (Houston), and Union University (Jackson, TN). What is not as well known, however, is Dr. Baucham’s commitment to the local church. Far from a roving itinerant, he has served on numerous church staffs over the past 17 years. In fact, he has spent 16 of the last 17 years laboring in the local church. He has spent 9 years as a Pastor of Missions, 4 years as a Teaching Pastor, and currently serves as Pastor of Preaching at Grace Family Baptist Church in Spring, TX where he resides with his wife and 6 children. |
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Jim Davis |
Jim Davis and his wife Judy have been married for 45 years, and graduated their youngest daughter in 1997, after 12 years of private home education. Jim and his wife continue to be active in their local church. In 1975, Jim graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago after serving eight years in the Navy. He worked for PG&E until 1994, when he joined Roy Hanson at Family Protection Ministries (FPM) as the Legislative Liaison. FPM is the only full‐time ministry working in California’s capitol, to ensure the freedom of parents to educate and care for their children in their own homes privately without governmental interference. Jim speaks at home school conferences and writes the Legal/Legislative Update column for the Christian Home Educators Association of California (CHEA) in their magazine The California Parent Educator. |
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Kendra Fletcher |
Kendra Fletcher is the homeschooling mother of eight, ages 17 down to 2. She has never known what it means to homeschool without the presence of preschoolers, and loves to encourage other moms beginning their homeschool journeys with little ones underfoot. Her website and blog can be found at www.preschoolersandpeace.com. |
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Darren Jones, Esq. |
Darren Jones received his J.D. from Oak Brook College of Law, an apprenticeship-based law school in Fresno, California. While enrolled in school, he first worked for Christian Solidarity International, a Christian human rights organization assisting persecuted Christians around the world. He later came to work for HSLDA as a legal assistant to Dewitt Black, where he worked with members who were experiencing legal difficulty in their home schooling. As a litigation attorney, Darren assists Jim Mason in preparing cases and defending members who are experiencing legal difficulty. Darren and his wife Sara were married on September 30, 2000, and they have four children, Adelaide, Stuart, Daphne and Phillip. They “officially” began homeschooling in April 2005. |
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Woody Robertson |
Woody Robertson: As a first generation homeschool graduate, Woody has a huge vision for those who come behind him, helping them wisely answer life’s biggest questions concerning their future. Woody is passionate about equipping the next generation with resources and tools to help them maximize their impact. Whether speaking to parents or students, Woody’s enthusiasm and vision for the family permeate his sessions. A frequent motivational speaker at conferences nationwide, Woody thrives in rallying and organizing teams, families and students for greater efficiency and impact in our culture today. You’ll find his sessions innovative, and inspiring. Be prepared to get knocked outside of your educational box! As a Co-Founder of CollegePlus!, entrepreneur and visionary, he earned his accredited BSBA in General Management in 18 months for under $10k. Woody now resides in San Antonio, TX with his wife Gina—the girl of his dreams! |
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Lisa Kjeldgaard, M.S. 
Compassion International |
Lisa Kjeldgaard, M.S. is passionate about serving her family, homeschooling, ministry, and reading aloud. She is a bona fide curriculum junkie and loves researching homeschooling and helping younger moms. Her six sons and two daughters, ages 16 to two, keep her busy from son up to son down and she has no trouble sleeping when she finally lays down her head. When not homeschooling, Lisa loves to serve in her role as Advocate for Compassion International. Lisa and her husband, Eric, blog at www.passionforcompassion.wordpress.com |
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Carissa Ruiz |
Carissa Ruiz is a Christian, a wife, and a mother of three. She has been homeschooling for eight years and is active in her local homeschool community. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education and is a certified preschool teacher. Her goal for homeschooling parents is to encourage them to cultivate the love of learning in their children, so their children will grow and honor God when they are adults. She has studied and researched math curriculums and philosophies for over ten years. She wishes to ease the parent’s fears and doubts they may have about teaching math to their children. She also wishes to share how to cultivate, in children, the enjoyment and understanding of mathematics. Her focus is more on elementary math (PreK-7), because improper teaching of the elementary years of math tends to lead to long-term problems in higher mathematics. |
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Carlita Boyles |
Carlita Boyles has an extensive background in child education with particular emphasis in the field of learning disabilities. Carlita taught for over 12 years in the public system, mostly teaching special education classes for 4th, 5th, and 6th learning handicapped children (CA terminology) as well as a few years teaching 6th grade. During this time, she was also a California Resource Specialist in special education. She is now in the eleventh year of homeschooling her own children.
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