RECLAIMING THE
GENERATION
CHULA VISTA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY'S
SUMMER CONFERENCE 2024
Join us July 19 for our summer education conference, Reclaiming the Outsourced Generation with Dr. Brian Ray! Hear from local leaders, discover practical resources, and get equipped and encouraged for the road ahead. You can do this; we can help!
DATE:
FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2023
LOCATION:
CHULA VISTA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
1227 EASTLAKE PARKWAY
CHULA VISTA, CA 91915
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR. BRIAN RAY
Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. and others founded the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) in 1990 as a 501(c)3 non-profit research organization, and is the president of the institute. NHERI conducts and collects research about homeschooling (home-based education, home schooling), and publishes the research journal called the Home School Researcher. The institute has hundreds of research works documented and catalogued on home schooling, many of which were done by NHERI.
Dr. Ray holds his Ph.D. in science education from Oregon State University, his M.S. in zoology from Ohio University, and his B.S. in biology from the University of Puget Sound. He is a leading international expert with regard to homeschool (home school, home education) research. Dr. Ray executes and publishes research, speaks to the public, testifies before legislators, and serves as an expert witness in courts.
SPEAKER/HOST: DR. LISA DUNNE
Dr. Lisa Dunne is an industry disruptor in the field of education. In addition to founding Chula Vista Christian University, she has launched 32 national K to 12 homeschool academies that are dedicated to rescuing the next generation from the toxic traits of traditional education. She is a dynamic, award-winning educator, author, and speaker with 25 years of classroom experience.
She holds a Ph.D. in human development from Fielding Graduate University, a Master's degree in communication studies from Regent University, a Master’s degree in human and organizational systems from Fielding Graduate University, and undergraduate degrees and minors in humanities, secondary education, and musical theater from Thomas Edison State College and Miami-Dade College.
Dr. Dunne is passionate about the transformative power of Christian education, the primacy of the local church, and the stable family as the cornerstone of healthy culture. She is an expert in Gen Z educational methodology and psychosocial development, and she enjoys facilitating local church and community workshops to help parents, teachers, and faith-based institutions better equip the next generation for academic success, relational resilience, and career readiness.
SPEAKER: BRAD DACUS
Brad Dacus earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law. With a fervent dedication to constitutional rights, Brad founded the Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) in 1997. PJI has since grown into one of the largest Christian non-profit organizations, offering legal—free of charge—services to defend faith and family.
Brad has made numerous appearances on a variety of platforms, including FOX News, The Epoch Times, Good Morning America, and Tucker Carlson Tonight. Presently, Brad hosts PJI’s newest TV show, “Faith and Law” which is broadcast on networks and streaming platformsacross the country, including SalemNOW, NRB TV, American Faith, and more. He also hosts, “Brad Dacus Live '' which can be watched Monday through Thursday on Hischannel.com. With a reach spanning over 1,000 radio stations, Brad is a regular voice on the “Dacus Report,” and delivers a succinct legal commentary, “The Legal Edge”; broadcasted on more than 800 radio stations weekly.
Addressing legislation that impacts religious freedom and parent’s rights, Brad has testified before the US House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., and has also testified on several occasions before the California State Legislature. Today, he visits and speaks at many churches, conferences, graduations, and conventions across the United States.
SPEAKER: NATHAN PIERCE
Nathan Pierce began working at Family Protection Ministries (FPM) in 2002 and currently serves as the Executive Director. He has over 20 years of experience doing advocacy work at the State Capitol. His role at FPM includes screening the hundreds of bills that pour into the California Legislature each year, closely watching for any that could harm our freedoms as parents, and alerting parents to contact their legislators. He works behind the scenes at the State Capitol, meeting with legislators and staff as well as testifying in committees to advocate on behalf of homeschoolers. Nathan values the importance of evaluating all things from an intentionally biblical worldview and works every day to maintain our freedom to do so.
SPEAKER: PROFESSOR CHICO JONES
Professor Chico Jones is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy and has an M.A. in Philosophy from Southern Evangelical Seminary. He has taught Math, Christian Apologetics, Philosophy, Logic, and World Religions for over a decade. He also hosts a philosophy YouTube channel that focuses on logic, metaphysics, and philosophy of religion.
Prior to teaching, Professor Chico was a KC-10 Extender pilot in the US Air Force and flew in Operation Enduring Freedom. He has volunteered with youth ministry for many years at his home church, the Shoreline Church of San Clemente, taking students on mission trips to the Dominican Republic and Skid Row in Los Angeles.
He and his wife Mariah have three children and live in San Clemente, where he and his family love to surf as much as possible. Professor Chico teaches CVCU's Algebra and Logic class, helping students unravel the mysteries of the ordered world of mathematics to discover practical, everyday applications of math in each career field.
ADDITIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS
DIANA KLUWIN
Diana Kluwin is a lifelong homeschooler, patriot, and military mom. She runs a Private School Satellite (PSP) service for homeschoolers and will help you get your curriculum, lesson plans, and grades organized. Learn more about her work at WillowRidgeAcademy.com.
CLETA ROJAS
Adam and Cleta Rojias pastor At the Cross Church in Oceanside, where they run a successful ARM academy, Freedom Generation, and host a radio show. Cleta is a mover and shaker, and she is passionate about helping parents empower their chidldren to think biblically and be trained up as constitutional leaders for the restoration of our nation. Learn more about their work at FreedomGenerationedu.com.
AUDRA NELSON
Audra Nelson is a lifelong homeschooling parent and the Director of Summit Academy at Calvary Chapel Santee. She has been married to her husband Robb, a retired battalion chief for the Chula Vista Fire Department, for almost three decades. Together, they lead the homeschool outreach at their church. Audra loves giving parents the support and encouragement to educate their children.
EMILIA MIRELES
Emilia Mirelas serves as a ministry support for her pastoral team at Shadow Mountain Community Church. She has a heart for helping Spanish-speaking moms feel encouraged and equipped for the homeschooling journey of education. Her daughter Emily is a psychology major at CVCU.