Pastors & Parishioners Parent Empowerment Summit

Pastors, parents, and parishioners are demanding more options for providing their children with a high-quality education. The Pastors for Parent Empowerment movement grew exponentially when hundreds of faith leaders from across Texas participated in School Choice Sunday in October 2023.

As faith leaders seek to ensure that every child has access to an education that meets their needs, it’s time to reunite to discuss advancing Education Savings Accounts and empowering parents with the opportunity to select the best education environment for their children. Clergy members, thought mentors, and community leaders can lead the way to a better education, stronger families, and a more fulfilling life for your congregation.

Join the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Citizens Defending Freedom, the U.S. Pastor Council, and the Remnant Alliance, along with our distinguished speakers from local and national leadership organizations, to learn how you can empower parents and communities to serve families and Christ at the Pastors for Parent Empowerment Summit.

Complimentary lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. You are also welcome to tune in to the event online via livestream.

Agenda

10:30 AM – Welcome Remarks

Richard Johnson, Ed.D. – Director, Booker T. Washington Initiative & Senior Fellow for Urban Education, Texas Public Policy Foundation
10:45 AM – Panel 1 – Secular Progressivism + Why the Faith Community Must Engage

Mandy Drogin (Moderator) – Campaign Director, Next Generation Texas, Texas Public Policy Foundation
The Honorable Nate Schatzline – Texas State Representative (TX-93)
The Honorable Steve Toth – Texas State Representative (TX-15)
The Honorable Cody Vasut – Texas State Representative (TX-25)
11:45 AM – Lunch Break

12:15 PM – Keynote

Rick Scarborough, M.Div., D.Min. – Ordained Southern Baptist Minister; Former Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Pearland, TX; Founder, Recover America; Founder, Recover America Action
Rev. Dave Welch – Founder & Executive Director, Texas Pastor Council & Houston Area Pastor Council
12:55 PM – Panel 2 – Parental Rights: Why God Put Parents in Charge

Richard Johnson, Ed.D. (Moderator) – Director, Booker T. Washington Initiative & Senior Fellow for Urban Education, Texas Public Policy Foundation
Pastor Dana Carson, Ph.D. – Founder & Senior Pastor, Reflections of Christ’s Kingdom World Outreach International (The R.O.C.K.), Houston, TX
Pastor Charles E. Flowers – Senior Pastor, Faith Outreach Center, International, San Antonio, TX
Pastor Richard Vega – Pastor, Houston, TX; U.S. Army Veteran; Host, “I Fight What You Fear” Podcast
1:55 PM – Closing Remarks

2:00 PM – Event Ends