Conference Speakers
Israel Wayne
Family Renewal
Israel Wayne is a homeschool graduate and father of 11 who is passionate about defending the Christian faith and developing a biblical worldview. He is the Director of Family Renewal and author of the books Answers for Homeschooling: Top 25 Questions Critics Ask and Education: Does God Have an Opinion?, among others. He has also written a Bible doctrine curriculum titled Foundations in Faith. Find more information at familyrenewal.org.
Speaker Sessions

School Choice – A Trojan Horse?
(Biblical Worldview)
Many conservatives support and promote school choice initiatives, believing it is a way to offer more options to struggling families and give them a way to use some of their hard-earned tax dollars for private schooling or homeschooling. Israel Wayne gives reasons why true conservatives should sincerely question these initiatives.

Avoiding and Recovering from Homeschool Mistakes
(Homeschool How-To)
Drawing from over 40 years of experience in the home education movement, Israel will help you avoid some of the top errors many parents make in the homeschooling process. The tips offered in this session can save you hundreds of dollars and perhaps years of regret from committing these costly errors.

Influence vs. Control: How to Best Motivate Your Child
(Family Discipleship)
There is a careful tension that must be maintained between being your child’s authority figure and being their life coach. A necessary shift in approach must take place as your children go through various stages of development. If this transition is not carefully managed, your parenting approach will likely backfire, resulting in a lack of influence in your child’s life. Learn the proper balance in this important message.

What is the Father’s Role in the Home?
(Family Discipleship)
What does the Bible say about the duties and responsibilities of a Christian husband/father? Israel will look at what the Scriptures teach on this important topic.

A Biblical View of Economics
(Biblical Worldview)
What is a biblical view of wealth and financial stewardship? This session discusses both macroeconomics and microeconomics and helps to provide practical direction regarding managing and stewarding money.

Developing Public Speaking Skills
(Life Launch)
Some studies say that fear of public speaking is higher than fear of dying! If you can develop your thoughts into a compelling presentation, and then communicate effectively, you will be given opportunities to influence the culture. Drawing on three decades of experience as a public speaker, Israel gives practical advice and encouragement, inspiring teens who want to learn public speaking.
Join thousands of other homeschoolers this June 12-14th at the Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference. Expect to have a lot of fun and fellowship with other homeschool families, find great deals on curriculum, and get practical encouragement for your homeschooling at our workshops and general sessions!