Blessed with an incredible vocal ability, multi-talented George is as personable one-on-one as he is with groups numbering in the thousands. Educated at La
Guardia High School of Music & Art in his hometown of New York City, and further schooling at Southwestern Christian College, Lubbock Christian University and Duquesne University.
With over twenty years of ministerial and youth counseling, four years of public and private school teaching, five years of childcare experience as a houseparent, George brings a wealth of knowledge in serving at-risk youth and their parents as a teacher and mentor. George presently serves as director of Multicultural Enrichment at Abilene Christian University. George combines his knowledge of youth and his artistic experiences with a deep love and passion for cultural diversity.
A frequent speaker for TEPA Productions, (Troubadours Educating through Performance and the Arts.) George is dedicated to inspiring youthful audiences and motivating adults to strive for excellence and higher levels of faith.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Ron Brown
Dr. Ron Brown is pastor of Crestmont Baptist Church
in Burleson, Texas. Dr. Brown began his Christian life on Easter Sunday in 1983 and several years later, God called him to become a pastor. He is married to Deb and has two children. He worked as a youth minister while completing his education and has served as pastor in three churches over the last twelve years. He came to Crestmont, July of 2009.
Dr. Brown has degrees from Dallas Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His doctoral work focused on contemporary culture and the postmodern generations, and how the church must not only understand and reach this culture in the context of unchanging theology and doctrine, but provide experiences that will develop active, growing Christian leaders for today and the future.
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March 11 - 13
Plano, Texas
Sessions and Speakers
Ken Bratz
"COACHING HIGH AND LOW PERFORMERS"
Ken Bratz started his consulting business over thirty seven years ago with the intent of providing individuals and organizations resources for developing a high-performance environment. The offerings include Strategic Planning, Communication Tools, Team Experiences, and many others.
Ken has worked as an executive coach as well as providing a culture change process (IMPACT) for large organizations. Through the years, many courses and intervention strategies have been developed to meet the clients need.
The core area of business is marketing the DISC profile to organizations with internal trainers and providing them the support needed to make their applications successful. Ken has written courses and authored a number of publications relating to DISC, management, coaching, facilitation, and communication.
Ken has been married for over 44 years to his wife, Patsy. They have three daughters and seven grandchildren. Ken is a graduate of Texas A&M University. His hobbies include piddling, reading, and amateur radio (WA5JUM). Ken is also a Business Chaplain and is head of the Anderson County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
Ken is the principal of Ken Bratz Consulting and Leadership Resources. Ken lives in Palestine, Texas.
This will be an interactive session with group participation and discussions.
Ken Bratz Consulting and Leadership Resources
800-657-2235 ken@kenbratz.com
Russ Dilday and Scott Collins
"CRISIS COMMUNICATION"
Scott Collins
Russ Dilday is Director of Communications at Buckner International.
Scott Collins is Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing at Buckner International, and has been serving since 1994.
He has more than 20 years of experience supervising and managing integrated non-profit public relations and marketing strategies and implementation, and an extensive background in establishing and managing media relations.
Russell N. Dilday
Director of Communications rdilday@buckner.org
214-758-8063
SWA Honorary Member
Dr. Jack Kyle Daniels
"HATS OFF TO THE EXECUTIVES"
(Friday Luncheon)
Dr. Jack Kyle Daniels has been licensed as a Methodist minister for over 50 years in the Central Texas Annual Conference and has enjoyed a distinguished career as a child care administrator for over 40 years. He is a graduate of SMU and has two advanced degrees from Perkins School of Theology. He retired in 2003 after 25 years as President of the Methodist Children’s Home, Waco, Texas. He has served in leadership positions with the United Methodist Association of Health and Welfare Ministries and as president of numerous national and state administrators’ associations, all of whom have recognized him for distinguished service.
His experience as an author includes contributing to and editing Orphan Anecdotes; a monthly column in Sunshine magazinefor 25 years; and numerous articles in child care publications. His memoirs, “A Shot of Jack Daniels” was published in 2009.
He has been married to his wife Evelyn for over 50 years and has 2 children, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. He currently lives in Austin, Texas.
His memoirs, “A Shot of Jack Daniels” was published in 2009, and will be available at the meeting. (See book details below.)
"A Shot of Jack Daniels"
You may remember that I was writing a book – my life story – the past two years. That book, A Shot of Jack Daniels, has been published and is available. Both hard cover and soft cover books are available at:
The book can also be ordered in
Barnes and Noble stores.
Hard cover ISDN: 978-1-4389-5093-8
Soft cover ISDN: 978-1-4389-5092-1
If you go to my website, www.ashotofjackdaniels.com you can read about the book, about the author, and a preview of the book. If you buy the book, I would appreciate hearing from you as to how you like it.
Warmest wishes always!
Jack Kyle Daniels
Dr. Jack Kyle Daniels
7101 Beauford Drive
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 345-8979 txjkd@yahoo.com
Scott Collins
SWA Honorary Member