Date: November 24–25, 2008
Location: Anaheim Convention Center
General Session I Keynote:
Shari Rush-Furnstall
TOPIC: From Stumbling Blocks to Stepping Stones
Although Shari’s parents were told she should be institutionalized, God blessed Shari with wonderful teachers who offered assistance and learning alternatives. From special education student to special education teacher, Shari’s experience with education is at moments hilarious and at others, poignant.
General Session II Keynote:
Dr. Del Tackett
TOPIC: Truth & Lies: The Cosmic Battle of Worldviews
Dr. Del Tackett
is president of the Focus on the Family Institute and Senior Vice President of Focus on the Family. He is also the chief spokesperson for Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project—a nationwide initiative designed to bring the Christian worldview to the body of Christ.…more
General Session III Keynote:
Dr. Ken Smitherman
TOPIC: Life on Life: Will Yours Make Disciples?
As president, this will be Ken Smitherman’s final address to the ACSI Anaheim Convention delegation. Dr. Smitherman will be retiring from his position as President, in June 2009. Ken Smitherman began his career in education as a public school teacher and principal. In 1970, he started his Christian school career… more