WORLD CONGRESS OF FAMILIES IX SCHEDULE OCTOBER 27-30, 2015

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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Opening Day: Tuesday, October 27
Theme: The value of life in all its stages and conditions
Time Main Event – Speaker
7 am Delegate Registration Opens
7 am-8 am Breakfast – Provided for those with Speaker and VIP badges (Ambassador with Dining and World Ambassador)
9 am-11:30 am Opening Sessions and Plenary Addresses

  • Official opening – Janice Shaw Crouse, Ph.D., Executive Director, WCF IX
  • March of the National Flags – International Children’s Choir in native countries’ costumes
  • tviconWelcome – Janice Shaw Crouse
  • Rabbi-Avremi-ZippeltviconInvocation – Rabbi Avremi Zippel
    Co-Director, Chabad Lubavitch of Utah
  • Host Flag Transfer – Ceremonial Transfer of WCF Banner from 2013 Host, Australia/New Zealand, to 2015 Host, United States – Stan Swim (U.S.) and Bob McCoskie (N.Z.)
  • Introduction of Dignitaries – Stan Swim, Interim President, Sutherland Institute, Host Institution
  • steve-lundtviconIntroduction of Elder Ballard – Steve Lund
    NuSkin Enterprises
  • ElderBallard-(1)Keynote Address: tviconElder M. Russell Ballard
    Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • jenny_oaks_bakertviconSpecial Music – Jenny Oaks Baker
    America’s Violinist with her children, “Love is Spoken Here” (Laura Baker, violin; Hannah Baker, piano; Sarah Baker, cello; Matthew Baker, guitar)
  • Theresa-OkaforWoman of the Year Award: Theresa Okafor (Nigeria)
    Foundation for African Cultural Heritage
  • Familia Et Veritas Awards:
  • Luca-VolonteLuca Giuseppe Volonté (Italy)
    CEO of Novae Terrae Foundation
  • Andrea-WilliamsAndrea Williams (UK)
    Christian Concern
  • International Pro-Life Award:
  • Father Maxim Obukhov (Russia), Director, Department of Family and Life, Russian Orthodox Church, Founder, Over 1,000 Pro-Life and Pro-Life Centers in Russia
  • AllantviconRETIREMENT CEREMONY HONORING DR. ALLAN CARLSON
    Founder and former International Secretary, World Congress of Families, and former CEO and president of The Howard Center for Family, Religion and Society
  • tviconClosing Music – Nathan Osmond
11:45 am-1 pm Lunch – Provided for those with Speaker and VIP badges (Ambassador with Dining and World Ambassador)
1 pm-2:15 pm Plenary Panel

  • Peggy-HartshorntviconChair: Peggy Hartshorn
    Heartbeat International
  • John-Henry-WestentviconSpeaker: John-Henry Westen (Canada)
    LifeSiteNews – “Abortion: The Modern-Day Civil Rights Tragedy”
  • Charmaine-YoesttviconSpeaker: Dr. Charmaine Yoest
    Americans United For Life – “The Pro-Life Movement’s Strategic Successes”
  • Lila-RoseSpeaker: Lila Rose
    Founder and President of Live Action – “Planned Parenthood’s Abortion Industry”
  • tviconSpeaker: Dr. Alveda King, Priests for Life – “The Racial Undertones of Abortion”
2:15 pm-2:45 pm Break
Refreshments, exhibit area open, networking room open
2:45 pm-3:45 pm Extemporaneous Interviews with Pro-Family Opinion Leaders

  • rod-arquettetviconChair: Rod Arquette
    Radio talk show host, KNRS, Salt Lake City
  • Mark-RegnerusSpeaker: Mark Regnerus 
    The Austin Institute for the Study of Family and Culture
  • stephan-PhelanSpeaker: Stephen Phelan
    Director of Mission Communications for Human Life International
  • Ignacio-ArsuagaSpeaker: Ignacio Arsuaga (Spain)
    HazteOir and CitizenGo
  • Theresa-OkaforSpeaker: Theresa Okafor (Nigeria)
    Foundation for African Cultural Heritage
  • Miriam GrossmanSpeaker: Miriam Grossman, M.D.
    Center for Medical Integrity in Intimacy Education
  • Jaroslaw-SzymcsakSpeaker: Dr. Jaroslaw Szymcsak (Poland)
    Cardinal Stefan Wysznski University
  • Jenet-Jacob-EricksonSpeaker: Jenet Jacob Erickson
    Affiliated scholar at the Wheatley Institution, Brigham Young University
  • Suja-koshySpeaker: Dr. Suja Kosky (India)
    Associate Professor & Head of Department of Human Development at S.V.T. College, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, India
4 pm-5:15 pm
  • nicholeen-pecktviconForum #1 – Nicholeen Peck
    “Counter-Cultural Parenting”
  • john-chalbergtviconForum #2 – John Chalberg
    “The Best of G. K. Chesterton”
  • tviconForum #3 – “The Beneficial and Harmful Influences of Feminism”
  • Gayle-RuzickaChair/Speaker: Gayle Ruzicka
    Utah Eagle Forum
  • babette-francisSpeaker: Babette Francis (Australia)
    Endeavor Forum
  • chelsen-vicariSpeaker:  Chelsen Vicari
    Institute on Religion and Democracy

 

Concurrent Sessions

1. Topic: tvicon“International Pro-Life Initiatives”

  • Speaker: Ewa Kowalewski (Poland), Polish Federation of Pro-Life Movements
  • keith-masonSpeaker: Keith Mason
    Personhood USA
  • louise-kirkSpeaker: Louise Kirk (England)
  • William-SaundersSpeaker: William Saunders
    Americans United for Life – “The Life Project in Latin America”

2. tviconTopic: “Choice and Consequences”

  • bev-adair-beetsChair: Bev Adair-Beets (Australia)
  • roland-warrenSpeaker: Roland Warren
    CareNet – “Dealing with Unplanned Pregnancies”
  • paige-cunninghamSpeaker: Paige Cunningham
    Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity – “Brave New World: Bioethics, Cloning, and GMO Humans”
  • monique-chireauSpeaker: Dr. Monique Chireau
    Duke University Medical School – “Impact of Surgical vs. Chemical Abortion”
  • Denise-MountenaySpeaker: Denise Mountenay (Canada)
    Representative for Endeavour Forum & President of Canada Silent No More

3. tviconTopic: “Beyond Abortion: How Pro-Life Values Affect All of Life”

  • Susan-RoylanceChair: Susan Roylance
  • Speaker: Mary Langlois
    Wife, mother and grandmother; retired clinical microbiologist and retired research assistant who now advocates for the right to life from conception.
  • Lech_KowalewskiSpeaker: Lech Kowalewski (Poland)
    Polish Federation of Pro-Life Movements
  • Speaker: Dr. Jacqueline C. Harvey
    U.S. Policy Analyst for Euthanasia Prevention Coalition International

4. Topic:tvicon “The Economic and Social Costs of Family Breakdown”

  • stephan-PhelanChair: Stephen Phelan
  • John-MuellerSpeaker: John D. Mueller
    Lehrman Institute Fellow in Economics at the Ethics and Public Policy Center
  • steve-smootSpeaker: Steve Smoot
    Family First Foundation
  • chris-carmoucheSpeaker: Christopher Carmouche
    GrasstopsUSA
  • eric-teetselSpeaker: Eric Teetsel
    Manhattan Declaration

5. tviconTopic: “Importance of Civil Engagement on the Cultural Issues”

  • marcia-barlowChair: Marcia Barlow
  • Michael-EricksonSpeaker: Michael Erickson
    Attorney and columnist for Deseret News – “From Civility to Charity: Four Principles for Changing Hearts and Minds”
  • alison-warwick-marshSpeaker: Alison Marsh (Australia)
    co-founder, Fatherhood Foundation
  • Jeanneane-Maxon-sSpeaker: Jeanneane Dixon Maxon
    vice president external affairs and corporate counsel, Americans United for Life

6. Topic: tvicon“The Distinctive Roles of Mothers and Fathers in Families”

  • Candi-FinchChair: Dr. Candi Finch
    Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Jenet-Jacob-EricksonSpeaker: Jenet Jacob Erickson
    Wheatley Institution, Brigham Young University – “Dads Don’t Mother, and Moms Don’t Father: The Distinctive Influence of Mothers and Fathers on Children’s Development”
  • Ruel-HaymondSpeaker: J. Ruel Haymond
    Teacher, American Heritage School
  • alison-warwick-marshSpeaker: Warick Marsh (Australia)
    co-founder, Fatherhood Foundation
  • Miriam-GrossmanSpeaker: Miriam Grossman M.D.
    Unprotected, “New Research on Mother-Baby Bonding”

7. Topic: tvicon“The Family in Europe – Past, Present, Future”

  • Justin-T.-MurffChair:  Justin Murff
  • Maria-HildingssonSpeaker: Maria Hildingsson
    Secretary General of European Federation of Catholic Family Associations
  • laszlo-markiSpeaker: Laszlo Marki (Hungary)
    Renyi Institute
  • jaroslaw_szymczakSpeaker: Dr. Jaroslaw Szymcsak (Poland)
    Cardinal Stefan Wysznski University

8. tviconTopic: “Successful Pro-Life Programs”

  • Vladimir-MischenkoSpeaker: Vladimir A. Mischenko (Russia)
    “Changes in the Russian Culture Through Sanctity of Motherhood”
  • vicki-thornSpeaker: Vicki Thorn
    executive director for National Office Post-Aportion Reconciliation & Healing
5:30 pm-6:30 pm Keynote Session

  • Chair: Stan Swim
  • gary-herberttviconWelcome: The Honorable Gary Herbert and Mrs. Jeanette Herbert
    Governor and First Lady of Utah
  • Leah-CrouseIntroduction of Keynote Speaker: Leah Crouse (12 years old)
    Kevin Crouse, and Heidi Crouse (parents)
  • nick-vujicictviconKeynote Address: Nick Vujicic (Australia) – “The Value of All Human Life”
6:30 pm-8 pm Dinner on your own except for invitation-only events
8 pm-10 pm Special Program: Millennial Panel

  • Timothy-RaricktviconCo-Chair: Dr. Tim Rarick
    BYU Idaho, United Families International
  • Bob-McCoskrieCo-Chair: Bob McCoskrie (New Zealand)
    Family First New Zealand

Panelists:

  • robbie-baehrRob Baehr
    MovieGuide
  • eric-teetselEric Teetsel
    Manhattan Declaration, co-author, Marriage Is: How Marriage Transforms Society
  • nathan-porterNathan Porter
    University of Utah
  • josh-craddickJosh Craddock
    Personhood, USA, CitizenGo, Harvard Law School
  • Kyle-Joseph-Manwaring-(2)Kyle Manwaring
    Brigham Young University
  • Tamara-RodriguezTamara Rodriquez (Mexico)
    John Paul II Institute, Anahuac University
  • Thalia-RangelThalia Rangel (Mexico)
    John Paul II Institute, Anahuac University
  • Yanin-Montalvo-Yanin Montalvo (Mexico)
    Maddox Academy, Pontificio Instituto Giovanni Paolo II
  • Alissa-GolobAlissa Golob (Canada)
    Campaign, Life Coalition
  • anne-morseAnne Morse
    Pennsylvania State University
  • EmilyBleazardEmily Bleazard
    Sutherland Institute
  • candice-merrillCandice Merrill
    Brigham Young University-Idaho
  • jennyjamisonJenny Jamison
    Brigham Young University-Idaho
  • Chelsen-VicariChelsen Vicari
    Author, Distorted, and Institute on Religion & Democracy

 

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Second Day: Wednesday, October 28
Theme: The value of the natural family
Time Main Event – Speaker
7 am-8 am Breakfast – Provided for those with Speaker and VIP badges (Ambassador with Dining and World Ambassador)
8 am-9 am Plenary Session: The Future After the SCOTUS Decision

  • william-duncan1500.jpgChair: William Duncan, Esq.
    Sutherland Institute, Center for Family and Society
  • Greg-JohnsontviconSpeaker: Pastor Greg Johnson
    Standing Together
  • cathy-rusetviconSpeaker: Cathy Ruse, Esq.
    Senior Counsel, Family Research Council
  • Brian-S-Brown-238x395Speaker: Brian Brown
    National Organization for Marriage
9 am-9:45 am Break: refreshments, exhibit room open, networking room open
9:45 am-11:30 am Plenary Panel: Marriage and Family

  • derek-filleyChair:  Pastor Derek Filley
    Sandy Ridge Community Church
  • Mark-RegnerustviconSpeaker: Mark Regnerus
    The Austin Institute for the Study of Family and Culture – “New Research on Family Well-Being”
  • AllanSpeaker: Dr. Allan Carlson
    former WCF International Secretary – “The Historical Importance of the Family”
  • david-ulrichtviconSpeaker: Wendy Ulrich
    Author, Psychologist and Former President of the Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychologists (AMCAP), “Preparing for a Marriage That Does More Than Last”
  • rafael-cruztviconSpeaker:  The Reverend Rafael Cruz
    Director, Grace for America, “Empowering the Faithful to Restore the Family”
11:30 am-1 pm Lunch – Provided for those with Speaker and VIP badges (Ambassador with Dining and World Ambassador)
1 pm-2:30 pm Plenary Panel: Reversing the Crisis of the American Family: Solutions Which Offer Hope and Elevate the Importance of the Family in the Public Square

  • Co-Chair: Stan Swim, Interim President of Sutherland Institute
  • dan-schneidertviconCo-Chair:  Dan Schneider
    Executive Director American Conservative Union
  • bob-woodsonSpeaker: Bob Woodson
    Center for Neighborhood Enterprise
  • David-BlacktviconSpeaker:  Dr. David Black
    Forensic Toxicologist and Founder of Aegis
  • tviconSpeaker: The Honorable Sam Brownback – Governor of Kansas
2:30 pm-2:45 pm Break – Refreshment, exhibit room open, networking room open
2:45 pm-4 pm tviconForum #1 – Movie Producers and Celebrities, “Hollywood Entertainment Industry’s Secrets to Telling Your Story to Reach Millions.”

  • ted-baehrChair: Ted Baehr
    Chairman of Christian Film and Television Commission and Publisher of MovieGuide
  • gerald-molenSpeaker: Gerald Molen
    Producer, Schindler’s List and Jurassic Park
  • david-whiteSpeaker: David White
    Actor, Founder of Pureflix Entertainment and Producer of God’s Not Dead
  • Michael-ScottSpeaker: Michael Scott
    CEO and Founder of Pureflix Entertainment and Producer of God’s Not Dead

tviconForum #2 – Sharon Slater, Documentary: “The Porn Pandemic: The Devastating Effects on Children, Families, and Society.”

  • Jill-C.-ManningRespondent:  Jill Manning, Ph.D.
    LMFT at Colorado Sexual Recovery Center – “The Effects of Internet Pornography on Adolescents”
  • Dawn-HawkinsRespondent:  Dawn Hawkins
    National Center on Sexual Exploitation

tviconForum #3 – The Role of Moral and Ethical Values in Education

  • Michael-EricksonChair:  Michael Erickson
  • Christine-de-Vollmer-(2)Speaker: Christine de Marcellus Vollmer
    (Venezuela) President of ALAFA – “International Curriculum for Teaching Ethics in Schools.”
  • lynn-wardleSpeaker: Dr. Lynn Wardle
    Brigham Young University
  • Timothy-RarickSpeaker: Dr. Tim Rarick
    Brigham Young University – Idaho

 

Concurrent Panels with Q&A

1. tviconTopic: “Millennials: Hearing From Some Who Know Them Best”

  • Justin-T.-MurffSpeaker: Justin Murff
    Millennials for Marriage
  • Candi-FinchSpeaker: Dr. Candi Finch
    Southwestern Baptist Seminary
  • Diane-Nelson-UrySpeaker: Diane Nelson Ury
    Young Adult Pastor, Evangelical Methodist Church
  • Glenn-T.-StantonSpeaker: Dr. Glenn Stanton
    Focus on the Family

2. tviconTopic: “Faith and Family”

  • alison-warwick-marshChair: Alison Marsh (Australia)
  • Silvio-Dalla-ValleSpeaker: Silvio Dalla Valle (Italy)
    Association for the Defense of Christian Values, “The Key Role of the Family and Civil Society in the Transmission of Faith”
  • Dollahite_-David-25Speaker: David Dollahite
    Brigham Young University – “Religion and Family Life”
  • Laura-BunkerSpeaker: Laura Bunker
    President of United Families International – “Fractured Fairy Tales: Helping Young People Reach Their Aspirations for Marriage and Family”

3. tviconTopic: “Family and Society”

  • dom-duarte-pioChair:  Dom Duarte Pio
    Duke of Braganza (Titular King of Portugal)
  • c-preston-noellSpeaker: C. Preston Noell III
    Director of the Office of Public Liaison for The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP)
  • Andrea-WilliamsSpeaker: Andrea Williams (England)
  • kawicka-allenSpeaker: Kawika Allen
    BYU, “Religious and Psychological Benefits of Racial and Ethnic Families”

4. tviconTopic: “Encouraging and Promoting Pro-Family Scholarship and Research”

  • William-SaundersChair: William Saunders
    American United for Life
  • Joseph-PriceSpeaker: Joe Price
    Brigham Young University
  • Jim-KushinerSpeaker: James Kushiner
    Editor for Touchstone and Salvo – “An Intellectual Strategy for Reaching College Students”
  • Errol-NaidooSpeaker: Errol Naidoo
    Family Policy Institute (South Africa)

 

5. tviconTopic: “Understanding the Sexual and Cultural Revolution”

  • Katie-McCoyChair: Katie McCoy
    Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • nanci-coppolaSpeaker: Dr. Nanci Coppola
    Chief Executive Officer at the Program Reach, Inc.
  • pat-faganSpeaker: Dr. Pat Fagan
    MARRI Institute, “Contraception”
  • Regina-AkosaSpeaker: Dr. Regina Akosa (Nigeria)
    Happy Home Foundation

6. tviconTopic: “How the Culture Undermines Life and Family”

  • Evan-LenowChair:  Evan Lenow
    Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Peter-SpriggSpeaker: Peter Sprigg
    Senior Fellow for Policy Studies at the Family Research Council
  • Robert-KnightSpeaker: Robert Knight
    Author, Senior Fellow for the American Civil Rights Union and Washington Times Contributor
  • Steven-W.-MosherSpeaker: Steve Mosher
    Population Research Institute, “More Shocking Planned Parenthood Activity”
  • HartshornSpeaker: Dr. Margaret Hartshorn
    Heartbeat International

7. tviconTopic: “Family Relationships”

  • Jenet-Jacob-EricksonChair:  Jenet Erickson
  • Dr.-Suja-KoshySpeaker: Dr. Suja Koshy (India)
    Associate Professor and Head of Department of Human Development at S.V.T. College, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, India
  • stephan-PhelanSpeaker: Stephen Phelan
    Director of Mission Communications for Human Life International
  • jaroslaw_szymczakSpeaker: Dr. Jaroslaw Szymcsak (Poland)
    Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University
  • Kathleen-BahrSpeaker: Kathleen Slaugh Bahr
    Associate Professor in the School of Family Life, Brigham Young University, retired

8. tviconTopic: “Demography”

  • keith-masonChair:  Keith Mason
    Personhood USA
  • Don-federSpeaker: Don Feder
    Director of Coalitions and Coordinator of Regional Conferences, WCF
  • Steven-W.-MosherSpeaker: Steve W. Mosher
    President of the Population Research Institute
  • Vladimir-MischenkoSpeaker: Vladimir A. Mishchenko (Russia)
    “Transformation of the Russian Family over the Past 100 Years”

9. tviconTopic: “Influencing Culture Through Your Everyday Life: What Can You Do?”

  • Chair: Erika Decaster
  • Kelli-HoughtonSpeaker:  Kelli Houghton
    United Families International, “Advocacy Through Your Profession”
  • wendy-sheffieldSpeaker: Wendy Sheffield
    Brigham Young University, “Creating Your Own Advocacy Program”
  • chantal-carrSpeaker: Chantal Carr
    Hope Arising, “Helping Communities Solve Their Own Problems”
4:15 pm-6 pm Plenary Panel: The Natural Family

  • rebekah-ali-gouveiaChair: Rebekah Ali-Gouveia, Esq.
    (Trinidad), Elpis Center
  • chad-hatfieldtviconSpeaker: The Very Rev. Dr. Chad Hatfield
    St. Valdimir Seminary, Advisory Board, First Things – “Applications of Orthodox Theology for Family Today”
  • Richard-and-Linda-EyreSpeaker: Richard and Linda Eyre
    Authors and speakers – “The Turning: How the world has Turned Away from the Family and How to Help it Turn Back.”
  • Glenn-T.-StantonSpeaker: Glenn T. Stanton
    Author and Director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family – “New Findings in Gender Differences”
  • Dorothy-PattersontviconSpeaker: Dr. Dorothy Patterson
    Homemaker and Professor of Theology in Women’s Studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary – “The Eternal Importance of Mothers”
6 pm-8 pm Dinner on your own except for invitation-only events
8 pm-11 pm tviconMovie Premiere: God’s Not Dead II; with movie producers

  • MovieGuide
  • gerald-molenSpeaker: Gerald Molen
    Producer, Schindler’s List and Jurassic Park
  • david-whiteSpeaker: David White – Actor
    Founder of Pureflix Entertainment and Producer of God’s Not Dead
  • Michael-ScottSpeaker: Michael Scott
    CEO and Founder of Pureflix Entertainment and Producer of God’s Not Dead

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Third Day: Thursday, October 29
Theme: Overcoming Family Dysfunction and Cultural Disintegration
Time Main Event – Speaker
7 am-8 am Breakfast – Provided for those with Speaker and VIP badges (Ambassador with Dining and World Ambassador)
8 am-9:40 am Plenary Panel: “Personal, Family and Cultural Casualties from the Decline of Faith”

  • Lech_KowalewskiChair: Lech Kowalewski (Poland)
    Polish Federation of Pro-Life Movements
  • Father-Josiah-TrenhamtviconSpeaker: Father Josiah Trenham
    Pastor at St. Andrew Orthodox Christian Church
  • Bill-NortonSpeaker: tviconBill Norton
    “The Government’s Role in Protecting the Integrity of the Family”
  • Francisco-TatadtviconSpeaker: Francisco Tatad (Philippines)
    Former Majority Leader in the Philippine Senate
  • mark-tooleytviconSpeaker: Mark Tooley
    Institute on Religion and Democracy
9:45 am-10:45 am Plenary Panel: “Assessing Damage and Restoring Family Values”

  • steve-smootChair: Steve Smoot
    President, Family First Foundation
  • samuel-rodriguezSpeaker: Samuel Rodriguez, Jr. (Puerto Rico)
    President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference
  • paige-pattersonSpeaker: Dr. Paige Patterson
    President of the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Jennifer-Roback-MorseSpeaker: Jennifer Roback Morse
    President of the The Ruth Institute
10:45 am-11:15 am Break
11:15 am-12:45 pm Plenary Panel: “Marriage, Economics, and Poverty”

  • John-MuellerChair: Dr. John D. Mueller
    Lehrman Institute Fellow in Economics at the Ethics and Public Policy Center
  • WBradfordWilcoxSpeaker: W. Bradford Wilcox
    Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Viginia and Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia – “The Connections Between Marriage and Economic Well-Being”
  • Dr.-Pat-FaganSpeaker: Dr. Pat Fagan
    Marriage and Religion Research Institute (MARRI) – “Marriage and Religious Faithfulness”
  • Dr.-Jason-CarrollSpeaker: Dr. Jason Carroll
    Professor for the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University; Fellow of The Wheatley Institution – “For Love or Money? The Economic Consequences of Delaying Marriage”
12:45 pm-1:45 pm Lunch – Provided for those with Speaker and VIP badges (Ambassador with Dining and World Ambassador)
1:45 pm-4 pm
  • chad-jacobsontviconForum #1 – Pastor Chad Jacobsen
    “Leaving a Legacy of Faith”
  • ted-baehrtviconForum #2 – Ted Baehr
    “The Media-Wise Family”
  • Rich-MelheimSpeaker: Dr. Rich Melheim
    Founder, Faith Inkubators & RICH Learning Foundation
  • Dawn-HawkinsSpeaker: Dawn Hawkins
    Vice President and Executive Director, National Center of Sexual Exploitation
  • pat-faganSpeaker: Pat Fagan
    Director of Marriage and Religion Research Institute and Editor of MARRIpedia
  • ted-baehrSpeaker: Ted Baehr
    Chairman of Christian Film and Television Commission and Publisher of MovieGuide

tviconForum #3- Documentary: “The Power of Mothers”

  • shelly_lockeShelly Locke
  • Betty-AukermanBetty Aukerman
  • Melanie-BallardMelanie Ballard

 

  • Training Sessions for Delegates
    • Genevieve-Woodtvicon1. Genevieve Wood
      Senior Communications Fellow at The Heritage Foundation – “Media Training”
    • Jeffrey-Trimbath2. tviconJeffrey S. Trimbath
      The Heritage Foundation – “Fundraising and Donor Development”
    • Alexey-Komovtvicon3. Alexey Komov (Russia)
      WCF Representative in Russia and CIS – “Networking and Coalition Building”
    • Bev Adair Beets4. Bev Adair-Beets (New Zealand)
      Family First – “Using Social Media for Maximum Impact”
    • Susan-Yoshihara5. tviconSusan Yoshihara
      Center for Family and Human Rights (C-Fam) – “Innovation and Strategic Planning”
    • Brian-S-Brown-238x3956. tviconBrian Brown
      National Organization for Marriage – “Entrepreneurial Leadership”
    • Jack-Yoesttvicon7. Jack Yoest
      Catholic University – “Managing Your Staff for Maximum Effectiveness”
    • Ignacio-Arsuaga8. tviconIgnacio Arsuaga (Spain)
      HazteOir and Citizen Go – “Establishing a New Organization”
    • Lech_Kowalewski9. Lech Kowalewski (Poland)
      Polish Federation of Pro-Life Movements – “Hosting a WCF Conference”
    • bill_nixon10. William Nixon
      Policy Impact Communications – “Developing a PR Plan for Your Nonprofit”
    • ron-nehring11. tviconRon Nehring
      Leadership Institute – “Leadership”
    • Frank-Schubert-2015tvicon12. Frank Schubert
      Mission Public Affairs – “Messaging”
    • david-hunsakertvicon13. David Hunsaker
      Youth Educator – “Neighborhood Reading Groups: A Powerful Tool for Educating Friends and Family”
4 pm-4:15 pm Break – Refreshments, exhibit area open
4:15 pm-5:15 pm Plenary Panel: Roundtable Discussion – “Pro-Family and Pro-Life Victories at the United Nations”

  • Austin-RuseChair: Austin Ruse
    President of Center for Family & Human Rights (C-Fam)
  • sharon-slaterSpeaker: Sharon Slater
    Family Watch International
  • Speaker: Lynn Walsh
    Director of Marriage and Family Peace Initiative, and Co-Chair UN NGO Committee on the Family
  • Theresa-OkaforSpeaker: Theresa Okafor
    Foundation for African Cultural Heritage, Nigeria
  • Susan-YoshiharaSpeaker: Susan Yoshihara
    Center for Family & Human Rights (C-Fam)
5:15 pm-6:30 pm
  • Stephanie-NielsonMeet and Greet with Stephanie Neilson
6:30 pm-8 pm Dinner on your own except for invitation-only events
8 pm-9:15 pm The Mormon Tabernacle Choir – A musical mini-concert especially for conference delegates

 

Friday, October 30, 2015

Fourth Day: Friday, October 30
Theme: Looking to the Future
Time Main Event – Speaker
7 am–8 am Breakfast – Provided for those with Speaker and VIP badges (Ambassador with Dining and World Ambassador)
8 am–9 am Plenary Panel “What Laws and Policies Best Protect Life and the Family”

  • William-SaundersChair: William Saunders
    Americans United for Life
  • Evan-LenowSpeaker: tviconEvan Lenow
    Eklund Chair of Stewardship, Director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement, and Assistant Professor of Ethics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Marlene-PetersonSpeaker: Marlene Peterson
    “The Tradition of Storytelling and Its Impact on the Family”
  • Gwen-LandolttviconSpeaker: C. Gwen Landolt (Canada)
    National Vice President of REAL Women of Canada
9:15 am–9:45 am
  • Stephanie-NielsontviconPlenary: Stephanie Nielson
9:45 am–10 am Break – Refreshments, exhibit area open
10 am–11 am Plenary Panel – “Problems Facing Today’s Families Around the World”

  • Don-federChair:  Don Feder
    Director of Coalitions and Coordinator of Regional Conferences, WCF
  • Warren_Smith_Head_ShotSpeaker: tviconWarren Cole Smith
    Vice President, Mission Advancement for the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and Vice President, World News Group, WORLD Magazine
  • Pastor-John-JenkinsSpeaker: Pastor John K. Jenkins, Sr.
    First Baptist Church of Glenarden, MD
  • Luca-VolonteSpeaker: Luca Giuseppe Volonté (Italy)
    CEO of Novae Terrae Foundation
11:35 am–1 pm Lunch – Provided for those with Speaker and VIP badges (Ambassador with Dining and World Ambassador)
1 pm–2:30 pm Closing Plenary Panel

  • Co-Chair: Stan Swim, Interim President of Sutherland Institute
  • Kelli-HoughtonCo-Chair: Mrs. Kelli Houghton
    Recognition of Emerging Leaders
  • doug-clarkSpeaker: Doug Clark, Scott Loveless, Susan Roylance
    “Video Tribute to Richard Wilkins”
  • allan-carlsonSpeaker: Dr. Allan Carlson
    Former International Secretary for World Congress of Families – “WCF-IX Declaration”
  • Speaker: Janice Shaw Crouse – Acceptance of Declaration
  • Speaker: Stan Swim – Presentation of WCF X Site
  • Music: Mrs. Betty Crouse Shearer – Contralto/Mezo-Soprano, “Amazing Grace”
  • Everett-PipertviconSpeaker: Everett Piper
    President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University
3 pm-4:45 pm tviconForum #1 – “Proven Techniques for Raising Responsible Kids and Avoiding the Entitlement Trap”

  • Richard-and-Linda-EyreSpeakers: Richard and Linda Eyre

 

tviconForum #2 – “Sexual Exploitation”

  • Dawn-HawkinsChair:  Dawn Hawkins
    Vice President and Executive Director, National Center on Sexual Exploitation
  • sean-reyesSpeaker: The Honorable Sean Reyes
    Attorney General, Utah
  • TimBallardSpeaker: Tim Ballard
    Founder and CEO of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R)
  • clay-olsenSpeaker:  Clay Olsen
    Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Fight the New Drug

tviconForum #3 – National Center for Constitutional Studies, “The Power of Stories and How They Shape Society”

  • bill-nortonChair: Bill Norton
    Presenter for National Center for Constitutional Studies
  • Speaker: Tonya Nelson, Mother/Homemaker
  • Speaker: Kimberly Fletcher, Founder and President of Homemakers for America
  • Marlene-PetersonSpeaker: Marlene Peterson
    Founder and President of Libraries of Hope
  • Speker: Daniel Sheridan, Founder of Mr. Dan’s American and Sheridan History, Co-Founder of My Freedom Frontier
  • Speaker: Jeremy Nelsen, Team Leader of Freedom Stories

 

Concurrent Panels with Q&A

1. tviconTopic: “The Social Costs of Pornography”

  • nanci-coppolaChair:  Dr. Nanci Coppola
  • Donald-HiltonSpeaker: Don L. Hilton Jr., M.D.
    Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio – “Internet Pornography: A Medium of Addiction and Exploitation”
  • pat-truemanSpeaker: Pat Trueman
    National Center on Sexual Exploitation
  • brian-willoughbySpeaker: Brian Willoughby
    Brigham Young University – “Marriage and Sexuality Beliefs Among Adolescents and Emerging Adults”

2. tviconTopic: “Promoting Family Policy at the UN”

  • doug-clarkChair: E. Douglas Clark
    Director of UN Affairs for the Howard Center, Iterim President of the Howard Center for Family, Religion and Society – “Introducing the World Family Declaration”
  • Susan-RoylanceSpeaker: Susan Roylance
    International Policy and Social Development Coordinator at the Howard Center for Family, Religion and Society, Co-Founder of United Families International – “Creating the UN Negotiating Guide: Family, Human Life, Parents, Religious Values and Sovereignty”
  • marcia-barlowSpeaker: Marcia Barlow
    Director of UN Affairs for United Families International  – “Lobbying for Pro-Family Policies at the UN: Presenting Side-Events and Meeting with UN Ambassadors and Delegates”
  • Errol-NaidooSpeaker: Errol Naidoo
    Family Policy Institute (South Africa)
  • Christine-de-Vollmer-(2)Speaker: Christine de Marcellus Vollmer
    (Venezuela) President of ALAFA
  • Speaker: David van Gend

3. Topic: tvicon“Impact and Issues: The Homeschooling Movement”

  • Irina-ShamolinaSpeaker: Irina Shamolina (Russia)
    Advisor on Home Education Development at the Russian Orthodox Church Patriarchal Commission on Family, Maternity and Childhood Protection
  • Michael-DonnellySpeaker: Michael Donnelly
    Counsel and Director of Global Outreach for Homeschool Legal Defense Association
  • brian-raySpeaker: Brian D. Ray
    National Home Education Research Institute
  • Speaker: Leland Anderson
    American Heritage School

4. Topic: “Renewal of Faith/Renewal of Family and Nations”

  • jeremy-yorgasonSpeaker: Dr. Jeremy Yorgeson
    School of Family Life at Brigham Young University
  • Rick-ScarboroughSpeaker: Dr. Rick Scarborough
    Vision America
  • Speaker:  Vivian Adams – Outreach Chair, Joseph F. Smith Family Association, “The Intimate Circle: Family Home Evening”
  • Rodrigo-Ivan-Cortes-JimenezSpeaker: Rodrigo Ivan Cortes (Mexico)
    Co-Founder and Vice Chairman, Political Network for Values, Con-Founder of Parliamentary Network for Political Ethics, and Professor of Family and Society at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for the Sciences of Marriage and the Family

5. tviconTopic: “Divorce”

  • Steven-W.-MosherChair:  Steve Mosher
  • Beverly-WillettSpeaker: Beverly Willett, Esq.
    Columnist and Co-Founder for the Coalition for Divorce Reform
  • tamara-fackrellSpeaker: Tamara Fackrell
    Attorney at Law and Master Mediator
  • Diane-Nelson-UrySpeaker:  Diane Nelson Ury
    Young Adult Pastor, Evangelical Methodist Church
  • Michael-McManusSpeaker: Michael McManus
    Marriage Savers

6. Topic: tvicon“An African Perspective on Family Breakdown and Religious Freedom”

  • Bishop-Emmanuel-BadejoSpeaker: Most Reverend Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo (Nigeria)
    Bishop at the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Nigeria and Chairman of CEPACS at The Communications Commission of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar
  • Theresa_Okafor_webSpeaker: Theresa Okafor (Nigeria)
    Foundation for African Cultural Heritage
  • anne_mbuguaSpeaker: Ann Mbugua (Kenya)
    Kenya Christian Professionals Forum

7. tviconTopic: “Possible Future Sites for WCF Events”

  • Kathleen-BahrChair:  Kathleen Slaugh Bahr
  • Don-federSpeaker: Don Feder
    Director of Coalitions and Coordinator of Regional Conferences, WCF
  • Levan-VasadzeSpeaker: Levan Vasadze (The Republic of Georgia)
    Chairman, Prometheus Capital
  • rebekah-ali-gouveiaSpeaker: Rebekah Ali-Gouveia, Esq. (Trinidad)
    The Elpis Center
  • Errol-NaidooSpeaker: Erroll Naidoo (South Africa)
    Family Policy Institute

8. tviconTopic: “The Family: Consistent Across Faith Perspectives

  • jana-scottChair:  Jana Scott
    Member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • Rabbi-Avremi-ZippelSpeaker:  Rabbi Avremi Zippel
    Co-Director, Chabad Lubavitch of Utah
  • Speaker: Lynn Walsh
    Chair, United Nations, NGO Committee on the Family
  • Speaker:  Dr. Soumia Benkhaldoun
    Activist for Women and Family Rights
  • Jennifer-Roback-MorseSpeaker: Jennifer Roback Morse
    President of the The Ruth Institute
5 pm-6:45 pm Dinner on your own except for invitation-only events
6:45 pm Doors open for the concert
7:30 pm-9 pm WCF IX Closing Entertainment: The Piano Guys with the American Heritage Lyceum Philharmonic