Gary DeMar
Gary is a graduate of Western Michigan University
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(1973)and earned his M.Div. at Reformed Theological
Seminary in 1979. In 2007, he earned his Ph.D.
in Christian Intellectual History from Whitefield
Theological Seminary. Author of countless
essays, news articles, and more than 27 book
titles, he also hosts The Gary DeMar Show,
a weekday webshow and podcast. Gary has
lived in the Atlanta area since 1979 with his wife,
authoress Carol DeMar. They have two married
sons and are enjoying being grandparents to their
grandsons and are members of Midway Presbyterian
Church (PCA) in Powder Springs, Georgia.
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Bojidar Marinov
A Reformed missionary to his native Bulgaria for over 10 years, Bojidar preaches and teaches doctrines of the Reformation and a comprehensive Biblical worldview. He and his team have translated over 30,000 pages of Christian literature about the application of the Law of God in every area of man’s life and society, and published those translations online for free. He has been active in the formation of the Libertarian movement in Bulgaria; a co-founder of the Bulgarian Society for Individual Liberty and its first chairman. Maggie and Bojidar Marinov were the first Christian homeschooling family in Bulgaria and they keep working to encourage, help and support other homeschoolers in their country. Bojidar is committed to build and present a model for missions that is comprehensive, relevant, and worldview-motivated.
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Joel McDurmon
M.Div., Reformed Episcopal Theological Seminary, is the Director of Research for American Vision. He
has authored several books, Manifested in the Flesh: How the Historical Evidence of Jesus Refutes Modern
Mystics and Skeptics; The Return of the Village Atheist; Zeitgeist Refuted: Is Jesus an Astrological Myth?; and Biblical Logic in Theory and Practice. His latest How to Argue with a Liberal and Win is one of American Vision’s bestsellers and has a corresponding webcast series on Youtube. He also serves as a lecturer and regular contributor to the American Vision website. Joel and his wife and three sons live in Dallas, Georgia.
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Pastor Joseph Morecraft
A preacher of the gospel and a noted lecturer on contemporary political and historical trends in the United States, his published works include How God Wants Us to Worship Him: a Defense of the Bible as the Only Standard for Modern Worship, With Liberty and Justice for All: Christian Politics Made Simple and Authentic Christianity; An Exposition on the Theology and Ethics of the Westminster Larger Catechism. Native to Madison, West Virginia, Pastor Morecraft holds a B.A. in history from King College in Bristol, Tennessee, a M.Div from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia, and a M.Th. and Th.D. from Whitefield Theological Seminary in Lakeland, Florida, has been the pastor of Chalcedon Presbyterian Church since 1974 and has assisted in the planting of other churches in the Atlanta area. Pastor Morecraft and Becky have four children and seven grandchildren.
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Dr. Gary North
Gary North received his Ph.D. in history from the University of California, Riverside in 1972. A prolific author, Gary has written a vast number of articles and over 42 books including The War on Mel Gibson: The Media versus The Passion, Sanctions and Dominion, Dominion and Common Grace, Puritan Economic Experiments, No Other Standard and Crossed Fingers: How Liberals Captured the Presbyterian Church. Gary is considered one of the most insightful and thought-provoking historians and economists in modern times. Featured in DVD series The Unknown History of the 20th Century, his newest series The History of the Conservative Movement is nearing completion.
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Dr. Roger Schultz
Before coming to Liberty University in 2002, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for taught at Virginia Intermont College, the University of Arkansas, and Oak Hills Christian College. He is particularly interested in world-view education and how Christian commitments and Biblical presuppositions influence approaches to academic disciplines. His articles on these topics have been translated into Spanish and Hungarian. Dr. Schultz is a specialist in American religious history and he frequently preaches in local churches and speaks at conferences. His essays and articles have appeared in World Magazine; Banner of Truth; Faith for All of Life; Fides et Historia; Chalcedon Report; Contra Mundum; Human Events; The Presbyterian Witness; Presbyterian Advocate; American Conservatism: An Encyclopedia; The Ozark Historical Review; The Journal of Christian Reconstruction; The Christian Observer; Presbyterian and Reformed News; and Christianity and Civilization.
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Reverend David Hall
Serving as Senior Pastor of the historic Midway Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Powder Springs, Georgia, he holds degrees from the University of Memphis (1975), Covenant Theological Seminary (1980), and the Ph.D. in Christian Intellectual Thought from Whitefield Theological Seminary. David and his wife, Ann, have three children. Rev. Hall is the author of over 20 books and numerous essays which include: Election Day Sermons; The Arrogance of the Modern: Historical Theology Held in Contempt; Holding Fast to Creation; Did God Create in 6 Days?; and A Heart Promptly Offered: The Revolutionary Leadership of John Calvin. Rev. Hall was the general editor of the Calvin 500 series, and is featured in the American Vision DVD series, Masculine Spiritual Leadership.
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Bruce Shortt
A graduate of Amherst College, Harvard Law School, has a Ph.D. from Stanford University, was a Fulbright Scholar, and serves on the board of directors of both the Houston Ebony Music Society and the Exodus Mandate. Mr. Shortt is a member of North Oaks Baptist Church and currently practices law in Houston, Texas, where he resides with his wife and their sons. Mr. and Mrs. Shortt believe strongly in homeschooling and homeschool their sons. Bruce Shortt and T.C. Pinckney were co-sponsors of the Christian Education Resolution submitted for consideration at the 2004 Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, calling for pastors to encourage their flock to remove their children from tax-funded schools and establish private Christian schools in the Sunday School classrooms. He is also the author of The Harsh Truth About Public Schools (2004).
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Israel Wayne
Homeschool graduate and the author of Homeschooling from a Biblical Worldview, Israel is a regular columnist for Home School Digest and Brush Arbor Quarterly, published by Wisdom’s Gate, where he currently serves as the Marketing Director. He is also the site editor for www.ChristianWorldview.net. Israel is a popular conference speaker, and a frequent guest on national radio programs discussing home education and cultural issues from a Biblical perspective. Aiming for both the head and the heart, Israel’s goal is to challenge audiences to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ. In his words, “God’s Word applies to all areas of life. There is not one facet of our existence which does not fall under the direct claim of Lordship by Jesus Christ. This includes how we spend our money, what entertainment we consume, how we educate our children, how we use our time, etc. All of life must be understood from within a Biblical worldview.”
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Bill Potter
Mr. Potter (MA, PHD, abd) brings almost forty years of research, writing, and teaching experience to the History Guild Lyceum. Bill has held teaching positions in college and university programs as well as being a popular speaker at history conferences and tours in the United States and Europe. He is a member of the Georgia Historical Society and is on the Board of Directors of the Conservative Caucus in Virginia. As a specialist in American political and military history, Bill’s lively lectures have been heard by thousands across America on CD and the internet.
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Kevin Swanson
Homeschooled in the 1960-1970’s, Kevin and his wife Brenda now homeschool their 5 children. Since graduating from his homeschool and serving as student body president of a large west coast university, Kevin went on to other leadership positions in corporate management, church and other non-profits. As a father who wants to leave a godly heritage for his own children and 35 years in the homeschooling movement, Kevin’s passion is to strengthen and encourage the homeschooling movement around the country and the world. Director of a ministry he founded to do just that, Generations with Vision, Kevin hosts a daily radio program, the largest homeschooling and Biblical worldview program that reaches families across the nation and in 80 countries, and is a dynamic speaker in high demand.
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John Eidsmoe
A retired Air Force Lt. Colonel and Alabama State Defense Force Colonel, a graduate of the Air Command & Staff College and the Air War College, John Eidsmoe is Professor of Law at the Oak Brook College of Law and Government Policy. He has served as Senior Staff Attorney with the Alabama Supreme Court and is currently Legal Counsel for the Foundation for Moral Law. He is an ordained pastor with the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations and serves on the Board of Lutherans for Life, on the Board of the Plymouth Rock Foundation, and on the Board of the Gospel Martial Arts Union, and is a constitutional attorney who has defended home schools, Christian schools, the right of students to study the Bible in public schools, and the right to display the Ten Commandments in the public arena. He has authored 13 books, including Christianity & the Constitution, God & Caesar, and Columbus & Cortez, and has produced numerous audio and video lecture albums including The Institute on the Constitution and Here I Stand: A Biblical Worldview for a New Millennium. He holds six academic degrees in law, theology, and political science.
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Harp of Dixie
The recipient of seven 2008 SHMA awards, including Female Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Album of the Year, Deborah Brinson is a home education graduate from North Carolina. She specializes in performing vocal music from the traditions of Ireland, Scotland and the American South while accompanying herself on the harp. Featured with Ceiran Sheehan on the Galway to Broadway tour and on the Gertrude Byrne Productions Irish Charter cruise to the Caribbean, Deborah has two CD’s: Let Dixie Remember and ErinSong.
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The Carrell Family
A huge hit at the 2009 Worldview Super Conference, the Carrell family hails from Alabama, where in 2008 they began to use their talents with the fiddle, mandolin, upright bass, banjo and guitar for the glory and praise of God, per Psalm 33: “Sing a new song to Him; play skillfully on the strings, with a joyful shout.” They encourage you to read the entire Psalm 33. It is 22 verses of Praise to the Creator and explains how the heavens and the earth and all that is in them were created by God. It tells us that happy is the nation whose God is the Lord. God desires our praises and instructs us to sing joyfully unto Him.
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Nathan Clark George
Award winning singer/songwriter Nathan Clark George has been touring with his music for over a decade, including 4 years full-time in an RV with his family, encouraging a multi-generational vision for the family and the Kingdom of Peace. His discography delivers compelling musical presentations of Scripture along with transparent snapshots of life set to melodic inspirational guitar. Nathan Clark George has produced seven CD’s, the latest released in 2010, and one DVD. His humble and talented ministry through music has been unanimously a favorite of several past AV Worldview Super Conferences.
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Charles Marshall
With 15 years of experience, Charles Marshall is considered one of the funniest family-friendly Christian comedians of our day. A nationally syndicated columnist, and author of several books, Charles is known for his ability to produce roll-in-the-aisles humor along the vein of Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Cosby and Robin Williams. Charles takes his audience on a roller coaster ride of laughs, exploring every topic from product names to commercials to growing up. Through his contagious humor, Charles is clever enough to tickle even the most demanding comedy fan while remaining relatable to anyone. His comedic insight and refreshing perspective effectively communicate the joy he finds in his relationship to the Lord. Charles avoids negative and insulting humor, and is an expert in finding the humor in everyday life. His style is distinctive, original and appealing to old and young alike.
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Anthony Andrews
A master celebrity impressionist, Anthony presents family-friendly music as Johnny Cash, Elvis, Ray Charles, and many others. After receiving a degree in Music from the California Institute of the Arts, he graduated from the police academy in San Diego when the Lord directed his life back into entertaining; a suggestion from Carol Burnett that he team up with his twin brother Eddie which has resulted in over 10 years of performing fascinating shows around the world.
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Evidence America
A non-denominational apologetics and evangelism ministry existing to bring glory to Jesus Christ by restoring Biblical authority in North America through the power of contemporary Christian apologetics, Evidence America will be presenting workshops designed to help the Church answer the questions of today, strengthen the faith of Christians and provide a basis for real, sustainable, new conversion church growth. According to statistics, 80 - 85% of churches in North America are dying or plateaued, and young people are leaving the church at rates as high as 88%. What has happened? Why are we seeing the collapse of America and more importantly, can anything be done to stop it? Evidence America gives solid, well-reasoned Biblical answers to the common questions posed to the church by our current culture and we anticipate an enthusiastic response to the three workshops which will be presented during the conference by Evidence America.
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Samaritan Ministries
A non-profit community of Christians from around the world joining together to bear one another’s physical needs in the form of sharing health care costs in a loving, cost-effective manner that does not involve traditional health insurance. The House of Representatives has passed a health care bill that was previously approved by Senate. Due to the vigilant efforts of many, God has allowed for this bill to include an exemption for members of health care sharing ministries from the health insurance mandate in the bill. Learn more about Samaritan Ministries, the alternative to socialized healthcare mandates and discover the impact you can have by being directly involved as the Church, following the biblical command to care for one another in brotherly love, sets an example to the onlooking world as we unite together to share each other’s burdens. SMI will be presenting two workshops at the 2010 Worldview Super Conference.
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AXIS Worldview
Focusing on the student population, AXIS Worldview is a non-profit organization dedicated to impacting young adults intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. Through interactive sessions on predominant worldviews and pressing issues, AXIS will challenge students to understand their world and move from apathy to action. Using a team of 20-25 year old dynamic speakers, AXIS Worldview introduces a six-question grid and emphasizes that ideas have consequences to students age 14-22, challenging them to grapple with some of the most influential ideas in the history of our planet. Students will be encouraged to evaluate their own beliefs and given the tools to ensure that they have a well-reasoned, consistent and coherent worldview.
