Descending from the mountain, a re-cap of the Family Policy Council National Conference

I had the great honor of traveling to beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, last weekend to speak with leaders across the country who, day in and day out, promote family ideals in the public square.

My trip started with a sweet surprise: a visit with one of the most outspoken advocates of the family, Focus on the Family Founder, Dr. James Dobson! (Thanks, VP!)



The Lord used one of Dr. Dobson’s recent broadcasts, ‘Who will answer the call?’ to affirm my calling to help equip my generation with Biblical truths. (Check it out: focusonthefamily.com, 12.30.07 daily broadcast)

I was so impressed by the hard-working individuals who carry out that call at the state-level. This is where I insert a shout out to my new Family Policy Council peeps!






We learned a lot about the rising generation and discussed tangible ways to message Millennials, like me. The consensus? We have a GREAT opportunity to reach my generation with God’s truths and the initial contact starts with appropriate messaging. So remember...

Step one: Meet us where we are: online. (Facebook, blogs, podcasts, ect.)
Kudos to Jeremy Dys, Executive Director of the Family Policy Council of West Virginia. He already created a Facebook group for his council and has 10 members! Nice!

Step two: Speak our language. (Short and sweet, appeal to the feel, etc.)

Now you are positioned for...

Step three: Educate. Articulate. Mentor!

It was a pleasure to be on the mountaintop with you; a group of like-minded friends committed to stand for righteousness. I hope you were inspired; I know I was. The challenge now, at least for me, is the descent back to my valley where I am called to live-out that stand. And so I leave you with a few words of encouragement from Oswald, ‘Ozzie,’ Chambers from ‘My Utmost For His Highest.’ Enjoy!

"We have all experienced times of exaltation on the mountain, when we have seen things from God’s perspective and have wanted to stay there. But God will never allow us to stay there. The true test of our spiritual life is in exhibiting the power to descend from the mountain. If we only have the power to go up, something is wrong."

"We are not made for the mountains, for sunrises, or for the other beautiful attractions in life— those are simply intended to be moments of inspiration. We are made for the valley and the ordinary things of life, and that is where we have to prove our stamina and strength."

"The mountaintop is not meant to teach us anything, it is meant to make us something."


http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/my-utmost-for-his-highest/10/01/devotion.aspx?year=2008

If I can serve you in the future, let me know!


Ps- To learn more about the Family Policy Council in your state, click here: http://www.citizenlink.org/fpc/