Bob Critteneden

Singer and songwriter Andrew Peterson discussed the concept of the "Behold the Lamb" album project, as well as the concert tour, coming to St. James UMC in Montgomery 12/10/13. You can learn more about Andrew's ministry by going to www.andrew-peterson.com.

Stuart Shepard, Senior Director of Media for CitizenLink, a public policy partner of Focus on the Family, shared analysis and commentary on a variety of recent news developments, including students' free speech rights and the right of a business person to refuse to bake a cake endorsing a same-sex marriage ceremony.

Roland Warren, President and CEO of Care Net, which supports a number of affiliate pregnancy resource centers nationwide, providing assistance for those involved in that type of ministry, shared about the importance of reaching out to men who are involved with unplanned pregnancies in an attempt to build families, providing a good atmosphere for raising a child. The website is www.care-net.org. This conversation took place at the Fatherhood Commission Leaders' Summit in Rome, GA. The CoMission website is www.fatherhoodcomission.com.

Dr. Tim Clinton, President of the American Association of Christian Counselors, discussed some the challenges of fathers in America and shared some words of encouragement for dads in walking in their God-given responsibility as fathers. The conversations took place at the Fatherhood CoMission Summit at the WinShape Retreat Center in Rome, GA. Learn more about eh AACC at www.aacc.net. The CoMission website is www.fatherhoodcomission.com.

From the Fatherhood CoMission Leaders' Summit at the WinShape Retreat Center in Rome, GA, Wade Jackson, Executive Director of the Family Dynamics Institute, discussed the overall work of that organization and highlighted the connection of strong marriages to strong fathers. Learn more at www.familydynamics.net. The CoMission website is www.fatherhoodcomission.com.

From the 2013 Fatherhood CoMission Leaders' Summit in Rome, GA, author Bill Farrel discussed some principles relative to fatherhood and provided some words of encouragement for dads. Learn more about Bill and his wife, Pam, co-authors of dozens of books, including, "Raising a Modern-Day Princess", at the website, www.love-wise.com. The CoMission website is www.fatherhoodcommission.com.

Mark Merrill, Founder and President of Family First, a ministry that includes All Pro Dad and iMOM, shared about how fathers can be strengthened in their walk with the Lord and in their Biblical role as fathers. This conversation was recorded at the 2013 Fatherhood CoMission Leaders' Summit at the WinShape Retreat Center in Rome, GA. Learn more at www.familyfirst.net. The CoMission website is www.fatherhoodcomission.com.

Jeff Kemp, Vice-President at HomeBuilder Catalyst for FamilyLife, shared about some of his life story from NFL quarterback to ministry leader in a conversation recorded at the 2013 Fatherhood CoMission Leaders' Summit in Rome, GA. He also discussed some principles relative to strong fathers and strong families. Learn more at www.familylife.com. The CoMission website is www.fatherhoodcomission.com.

Cindy Bonsall, Director of the Children's Heart Project of Samaritan's Purse, which provides heart surgeries for children in countries where those types of surgeries are not available, shared the story of 2 Mongolian children who spent Thanksgiving in the United States following their surgeries. Learn more about the project at www.samaritanspurse.org.

Russ Lee, member of the Christian musical group NewSong, discussed the album, "Swallow the Ocean (Christmas Edition)", an expanded Christmas version of their most recent album project. He also touched on topics such as Winter Jam, their Christmas tour, and their initiative to donate proceeds from the sale of their song "White As Snow" to Operation Christmas Child December 4 and 5, 2013. Learn more at www.newsongonline.com.