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The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Former Congressman Mark Walker was one of the speakers. Mark Walker served as North Carolina's 6th district Congressman from 2015 until 2021. Mark was defeated by Congressman Ted Budd in the 2022 primary race for the US Senate seat currently held by Senator Richard Burr. In Washington, Walker served as the Vice Chairman of the House Republican Conference, the top Republican on the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism, the Chairman of the Prayer Caucus, and the Chairman of the Republican Study Committee. Before serving in Congress, Mark served in various pastoral roles including executive and senior pastor positions. He served as a guest lecturer on mentorship and administration at Liberty University. Prior to his time in ministry, Walker worked in finance management for the Flow Automotive organization and graduated from Piedmont International University. Mark and his wife Kelly reside in Greensboro, NC.

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson was one of the speakers. Mark Robinson is a true American Patriot. Born and raised in Greensboro, he grew up in an impoverished house as the 9th of 10 children. Experiencing alcoholism and witnessing domestic abuse first hand, Mark was able not only to survive, but thrive. Mark became a household name in 2018 when he delivered an incredibly strong address to the Greensboro City Council defending the 2nd Amendment. This speech went viral and to- date has been viewed over 200 million times online. Following this speech, Mark began traveling to spread a message of common-sense conservatism. On November 3, 2020, Mark Robinson became the first black American to be elected to Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina.

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Dr. Mark Harris, Senior Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Mooresville and Vice-President at Family Research Council was one of the speakers. Dr. Harris accepted the call to come to Trinity Baptist Church in February of 2020. He earned his undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University in 1987. Upon answering God’s call to ministry that same year, Dr. Harris enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC, where he would earn both his Master of Divinity degree and his Doctor of Ministry degree in Christian Leadership. Dr. Harris has served as Senior Pastor of three other Southern Baptist churches over the last 30 years. During that time, he has served in many leadership roles local associations, the North Carolina Baptist State Convention, and the Southern Baptist Convention. He is married to Beth Harris, and they have three married children and seven beautiful grandchildren. Beth's book, "Thirteen Ballots: The Manufactured Scandal That Overturned an Election" tells the personal story of Mark's hard-fought race against a well-funded Democrat by 905 votes in North Carolina's Ninth Congressional District. Every county in the district had officially declared Mark Harris the winner of the election. But before the State Elections Board would certify the race, a brutal struggle for the Ninth District seat ensued. The book is available at https://www.amazon.com/Thirteen-Ballots-Manufactured-Overturned-Election/dp/1977241913 Dr. Harris enjoys time with his family, those amazing grandchildren, and especially gathering at the beach for any and every opportunity.

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Pastor Mark Burns of the Harvest Praise & Worship Center in Easley, SC was one of the speakers. Pastor Mark Burns, labeled by Time Magazine as "Donald Trump's Top Pastor" and named one of the "16 People Who Shaped the 2016 Presidential Election" is the Co-Founder & CEO of The NOW Television Network, a Christian television network based out of South Carolina that reaches 236 million homes in the US & 83 countries including sub Saharan Africa & Western Europe on digital cable television, satellite, Apple TV, Amazon, Android App, ROKU & online at theNOWnetwork.org. ​Pastor Burns has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, FOX News, Al Jazeera-America, BBC, ABC News, CBS & National Public Radio (NPR). Many articles have been written about Pastor Mark Burns' ventures including Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Yahoo News, Bloomberg News, Vice News and others... ​Pastor Burns is a renowned motivational speaker that has energized audiences across the country with stories that inspire greatness out of anyone listening just like his "All Lives Matter" Speech at the 2016 Republican National Convention which has inspired the world. After serving six (6) years in the South Carolina Army National Guard, Pastor Burns along with his wife Tomarra Burns founded the multicultural, non- denominational contemporary church The Harvest Praise & Worship Center of Easley. Together they have seven (7) children.

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Kevin Sorbo from Tampa, Florida was one of the speakers. American Actor and Director, Kevin Sorbo, is known best for his lead role in the television series, 'Hercules: the Legendary Journeys' (1993-1999) and most recently for his roles in the movies, 'God's Not Dead', 'Let There Be Light' and 'One Nation Under God'. He is a steadfast warrior for conservatives and an outspoken Christian. Sorbo has been ostracized by Hollywood and this year Big Tech targeted him over his social media posts and viewpoints on faith & freedom. He has produced the Breathe Bible, a dramatic audio reading of the New Testament. His latest book, 'True Faith: Embracing Adversity to Live in God's Light' was co-authored with his wife, Sam Sorbo. Together they share their journey of working, learning, grieving, and living an abundant life in Christ. In 2012, Sorbo released his memoir, True Strength: My Journey from Hercules to Mere Mortal and How Nearly Dying Saved My Life. The book chronicles his near-death experience when he suffered three strokes and the battle back to regain his life. Kevin has had the pleasure of starring in many guest spot appearances on TV shows, such as “Hawaii 5-0”, “Gary Unmarried”, “Just Shoot Me”, “According to Jim”, “Hope & Faith”, Two and a Half Men”, and USA Network’s “Psych”, with recurring appearances on “Dharma & Greg” and “The OC”. In real life, Kevin leads "A World Fit for Kids,” a successful mentoring model that trains inner-city teens to use school, fitness, sports, and positive role models for themselves, and then become the coaches and mentors for younger children.

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Author and Journalist, Kenny Xu, of Lansdale, PA was one of the speakers. He has challenged Harvard University for discrimination against Asian Americans, worked as the Director for Media Outreach against California Proposition 16 (race preferences) and written for national publications like City Journal, The Federalist, The Daily Signal, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and The Washington Examiner. He has been interviewed by The New York Times, NPR, the Epoch Times, Fox News, and others. In his book, An Inconvenient Minority: The attack on Asian American excellence and the fight for meritocracy, Kenny takes on Ivy League discrimination cases and the lasting consequences of the Left’s diversity ideology. The book is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Inconvenient-M... He appeared on Fox New's Tucker Carlson Tonight in July to talk about his book and the dangers of critical race theory. As a former Development Officer for Young America's Foundation, Xu worked at The Heritage Foundation and JAARS Missions before serving in his current role as President at the Washington-DC-based think tank, Color Us United, where he advocates for a race-blind America.

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Joseph Huss from the Generous Joes Coffee Company shared his video with attendees. To order coffee from the "Conservative Coffee Company," visit http://shopgenerousjoes.org

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Bishop E. W. Jackson, of The Called Church in Suffolk VA, was one of the speakers. E.W. Jackson was born in Chester, Pennsylvania. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1970 and was honorably discharged in 1973. He went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude with a Phi Beta Kappa Key from the University of Massachusetts at Boston in 1975, and from Harvard Law School in 1978. While in law school, he studied at Harvard Divinity School and was licensed as a Baptist minister. He was ordained as a Pastor in 1979 and consecrated a Bishop in 1998. He pastored a church and practiced law for 15 years in Boston, and was an adjunct professor at Northeastern University and Strayer University. He is the Founder of The Called Church headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia and S.T.A.N.D. – Staying True to America’s National Destiny, a national nonprofit organization with a mission to bring Americans together across racial and cultural lines to preserve our Judeo- Christian values and heritage. Through his church, he and his wife, Theodora, founded the Chesapeake Martin Luther King Leadership Breakfast and the William Jackson Youth Center. He is the host of “The Awakening” a national radio talk show on American Family Radio, with 200 radio stations and live streamed around the world. He is the author of two books: “Ten Commandments to an Extraordinary Life” and “12 Principles to Make Your Life Extraordinary.” He has been a guest on Fox & Friends, The O’Reilly Factor, Neil Cavuto, Lou Dobbs, Megyn Kelly, CBN World News, ABC’s Good Morning America, C- Span’s Washington Journal, ABC Radio Network, National Public Radio and other media. His articles have been featured in the Washington Times, American Thinker, Western Journalism, American Family Association’s magazine “The STAND,” Life Today’s “The Stream” and other publications. Bishop Jackson has been a candidate for U.S. Senate and the Republican nominee for Lt. Governor of Virginia. He and his wife, Theodora, have been married for 50 years, have 3 children and reside in Suffolk, Virginia.

Note: This Conference was held on April 22, 2022 prior to the Dobbs v. Jackson decision by the Supreme Court June 24, 2022 landmark decision that the Constitution of the United States does not confer a right to abortion. The pro-life movement finds itself at a hopeful time; watching the Supreme Court of the United States to see if it will finally overturn Roe v. Wade. Since the decision in this case in 1973, over 62 million preborn children have been lost to abortion. Many believe that overturning Roe v. Wade is the ultimate victory for the pro-life movement. However, overturning Roe does not end abortion, it simply returns the power to the states. So, how should states respond to this changing landscape? North Carolina in a Post-Roe America is an event that will bring together thought leaders from across the state and the country to discuss this important topic at this critical time. Human Coalition and North Carolina Faith and Freedom Coalition held a one day conference to take a closer look into the future of pro-life work in North Carolina after the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade. Session 6 features Rev. Dean Nelson of the Frederick Douglas Foundation and Human Coalition Action and Kristan Hawkins, grassroots activist, author, and President of Students for Life of America and Students for Life Action.

Note: This Conference was held on April 22, 2022 prior to the Dobbs v. Jackson decision by the Supreme Court June 24, 2022 landmark decision that the Constitution of the United States does not confer a right to abortion. The pro-life movement finds itself at a hopeful time; watching the Supreme Court of the United States to see if it will finally overturn Roe v. Wade. Since the decision in this case in 1973, over 62 million preborn children have been lost to abortion. Many believe that overturning Roe v. Wade is the ultimate victory for the pro-life movement. However, overturning Roe does not end abortion, it simply returns the power to the states. So, how should states respond to this changing landscape? North Carolina in a Post-Roe America is an event that will bring together thought leaders from across the state and the country to discuss this important topic at this critical time. Human Coalition and North Carolina Faith and Freedom Coalition held a one day conference to take a closer look into the future of pro-life work in North Carolina after the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade. Session 5 is the influencer panel with Attorney Skip Stam, former North Carolina State Representative and Speaker Pro Tempore; Tami Fitzgerald, Founder and Executive Director of NC Values Coalition; and John Rustin, President of the North Carolina Family Policy Council. Session 4 is moderated by Jim Quick from NC Faith & Freedom Coalition.

Note: This Conference was held on April 22, 2022 prior to the Dobbs v. Jackson decision by the Supreme Court June 24, 2022 landmark decision that the Constitution of the United States does not confer a right to abortion. The pro-life movement finds itself at a hopeful time; watching the Supreme Court of the United States to see if it will finally overturn Roe v. Wade. Since the decision in this case in 1973, over 62 million preborn children have been lost to abortion. Many believe that overturning Roe v. Wade is the ultimate victory for the pro-life movement. However, overturning Roe does not end abortion, it simply returns the power to the states. So, how should states respond to this changing landscape? North Carolina in a Post-Roe America is an event that will bring together thought leaders from across the state and the country to discuss this important topic at this critical time. Human Coalition and North Carolina Faith and Freedom Coalition held a one day conference to take a closer look into the future of pro-life work in North Carolina after the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Note: This Conference was held on April 22, 2022 prior to the Dobbs v. Jackson decision by the Supreme Court June 24, 2022 landmark decision that the Constitution of the United States does not confer a right to abortion. The pro-life movement finds itself at a hopeful time; watching the Supreme Court of the United States to see if it will finally overturn Roe v. Wade. Since the decision in this case in 1973, over 62 million preborn children have been lost to abortion. Many believe that overturning Roe v. Wade is the ultimate victory for the pro-life movement. However, overturning Roe does not end abortion, it simply returns the power to the states. So, how should states respond to this changing landscape? North Carolina in a Post-Roe America is an event that will bring together thought leaders from across the state and the country to discuss this important topic at this critical time. Human Coalition and North Carolina Faith and Freedom Coalition held a one day conference to take a closer look into the future of pro-life work in North Carolina after the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade. Session III is the legislative panel with NC State Representative Kristin Baker (Cabarrus County), NC State Representative Dean Arp (Union County), State Senator Ted Alexander (Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln Counties), and State Senator Amy Galey (Alamance and Guilford Counties). Session III is moderated by Julie Scott Emmons from Human Coalition.

Note: This Conference was held on April 22, 2022 prior to the Dobbs v. Jackson decision by the Supreme Court June 24, 2022 landmark decision that the Constitution of the United States does not confer a right to abortion. The pro-life movement finds itself at a hopeful time; watching the Supreme Court of the United States to see if it will finally overturn Roe v. Wade. Since the decision in this case in 1973, over 62 million preborn children have been lost to abortion. Many believe that overturning Roe v. Wade is the ultimate victory for the pro-life movement. However, overturning Roe does not end abortion, it simply returns the power to the states. So, how should states respond to this changing landscape? North Carolina in a Post-Roe America is an event that will bring together thought leaders from across the state and the country to discuss this important topic at this critical time. Human Coalition and North Carolina Faith and Freedom Coalition held a one day conference to take a closer look into the future of pro-life work in North Carolina after the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade.

This Conference was held on April 22, 2022 prior to the Dobbs v. Jackson decision by the Supreme Court June 24, 2022 landmark decision that the Constitution of the United States does not confer a right to abortion. The pro-life movement finds itself at a hopeful time; watching the Supreme Court of the United States to see if it will finally overturn Roe v. Wade. Since the decision in this case in 1973, over 62 million preborn children have been lost to abortion. Many believe that overturning Roe v. Wade is the ultimate victory for the pro-life movement. However, overturning Roe does not end abortion, it simply returns the power to the states. So, how should states respond to this changing landscape? North Carolina in a Post-Roe America is an event that will bring together thought leaders from across the state and the country to discuss this important topic at this critical time. Human Coalition and North Carolina Faith and Freedom Coalition held a one day conference to take a closer look into the future of pro-life work in North Carolina after the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade.

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. The Zane Fishel, the Senior Pastor at Temple Baptist Church, was one of the speakers.

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Bishop Patrick Wooden, of the Upper Room Church of God in Christ located in Raleigh, NC, was one of the speakers. Bishop Patrick L. Wooden Sr. is a soul-stirring gospel preacher and an influential voice for God who courageously speaks about the moral and social issues of our day. He concerns himself with delivering a word that is biblically relevant and life changing without focusing upon what is popular or politically correct. Bishop Wooden has been the pastor of Upper Room for over 34 years and leads with love, compassion, strength and sincerity. He takes seriously his responsibility as a “watchman on the wall” keeping the congregants informed so that they will not be deceived. He often says, “I love you enough to tell you the truth.” He is also a significant voice in the community, known as a voice for the voiceless. Bishop Wooden was installed as the Co-Chairman of the International Men’s Department of the Church of God in Christ on June 22, 2019.

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Former WWE Wrestler Ted DiBiase, known as, "The Million Dollar Man" was one of the speakers. Ted DiBiase is best known for his role as the villainous "Million Dollar Man" who traveled the world as a professional wrester in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) during his 25 year career. DiBiase was the first WWF North American Heavyweight Champion, a three-time WWF Tag Team Champion (with Irwin R. Schyster), a one-time WWE 24/7 Champion, and winner of the 1988 King of the Ring tournament. He appeared in the main event of multiple WWF cards, including WrestleMania IV and the first-ever "SummerSlam" in 1988. DiBiase was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2010. The character of the "Million Dollar Man" was fulfilled by wealth and power and controlled by greed but in contrast, the real Ted DiBiase has a genuine desire to do God's will in his life. He has authored a book about his life entitled "Every Man Has His Price" and is now a full-time evangelist and motivational speaker. In addition, Ted is also a spokesperson for and board member of "The Sunshine Foundation" which helps terminally ill and handicapped children.

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Congressman Ted Budd was one of the speakers. Ted Budd represents North Carolina's 13th Congressional District and is serving his third term in the 117th United States Congress. In April 2021, Ted announced his run for the US Senate seat currently held by Senator Richard Burr and he is the Republican candidate on the November 2022 ballot. Ted brings an outsider’s perspective to Washington, having never held elective office. When an opportunity presented itself after redistricting opened up North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District in 2016, Ted decided to run and bring a businessman’s outlook to our nation’s capital. Ted sits on the Financial Services Committee, where he uses his real-world experience to roll back the restrictive regulations that strangle job creation in our country. Working at a young age on his family’s cattle and chicken farm and for their janitorial and landscaping business, Ted learned the importance of work ethic and common-sense decision-making. He brings his strong belief in God, family, and country to his job each and every day. Ted and his wife Amy Kate have three children and live in Davie County, NC. He holds an MBA from Wake Forest University and a Masters of Theology and Educational Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary.

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Pastor Robert Jeffress was one of the speakers. Dr. Robert Jeffress is Senior Pastor of the 14,000-member First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas and a Fox News Contributor. He is also an adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Jeffress hosts a daily television program, PATHWAY TO VICTORY and has authored 27 books including, NOT ALL ROADS LEAD TO HEAVEN; A PLACE CALLED HEAVEN: 10 Surprising Truths About Your Eternal Home; CHOOSING THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE; COURAGEOUS: 10 Strategies for Thriving in a Hostile World; and his newest book being released September 2021, INVINCIBLE: Conquering the Mountains That Separate You From the Blessed Life. Dr. Jeffress appears regularly on outlets, such as Fox News Channel’s “Fox and Friends,” “Hannity,” “Varney & Co.,”, “Judge Jeanine,” HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” and ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Pastor Penny Maxwell of the Freedom House Church in Charlotte, NC. Penny leads Freedom House Church alongside her husband Troy, partnering with him to serve in a balanced yet dynamic way. Penny is outgoing, animated, and fun-loving, infusing energy and fresh perspective wherever she goes. Freedom House Church was in the headlines this month for telling its members they won’t be following Mecklenburg County’s recently passed mask mandate on churches, mosques, synagogues, and others places of worship. Maxwell said the church was prepared to defend their religious exemption in court. With an eye for detail and a flair for the creative, Penny pours excellence into everything she does. Her heartbeat is encouragement, and she enjoys building people in their identity in Christ.

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Chief Justice Paul Newby was one of the speakers. Paul Martin Newby was born in Asheboro, N.C., on May 5, 1955 to Samuel O. and Ruth Parks Newby. He was raised in Jamestown where he graduated from Ragsdale High School. He received his B.A. degree in Public Policy Studies (magna cum laude) from Duke University and law degree from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law. Justice Newby served as a judicial intern in the United States Supreme Court and interned in the 18th Judicial District Public Defenders Office (Greensboro/High Point). He began his law practice in Asheville with Van Winkle, Buck, Wall, Starnes and Davis, P.A. He was Vice President and General Counsel of Cannon Mills Realty and Development Corporation in Kannapolis. In 1985, Justice Newby was appointed as an Assistant United States Attorney in Raleigh where he served for over 19 years. He taught many courses for the United States Department of Justice and received the Crime Victims Fund Award. Since beginning his service on the Supreme Court in 2004, Justice Newby has participated as a member of the North Carolina Courts Commission. He has been an instructor for the North Carolina Judicial College and various continuing legal education courses. Justice Newby is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Campbell University, where he teaches courses on state constitutional law and appellate practice. He is also the co-author, with Professor John V. Orth of the UNC School of Law, of The North Carolina State Constitution with History and Commentary (2d ed. 2013). In recognition of his professional service, Justice Newby received the James Iredell Award and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Southern Wesleyan University. Justice Newby actively participates in the North Carolina Bar Association. In the past, Justice Newby has served on the Technology Advisory Committee (2005-2011), the Litigation Council (2005-2011), and as Vice President (2008-2009). He currently serves on the Law-Related Education Committee (2007- ), the Strategic Planning & Emerging Trends Committee (2011-), and the International Law Section Council (2010- ). Justice Newby hosted a group of international judges for the Open World Program, sponsored by the Library of Congress. The North Carolina Bar Association honored Justice Newby in 2011 with its Citizen Lawyer Award and in 2012 he received its John McNeill Smith, Jr. Award, recognizing his work in the area of constitutional rights and responsibilities. Justice Newby has also served on the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the State Judicial Council (2005-2009). Justice Newby is an Eagle Scout and serves as Scoutmaster Emeritus of Troop 11 and as a board member of Occoneechee Council. He is the recipient of the Heroism Award for rescuing nine people from a riptide, of the God and Service Award, and of the Silver Beaver Award. In 2010, Justice Newby was named Scouter of the Year for his coordination of Scouting’s state-wide Report to the State, recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. In 2012, Justice Newby was designated a Distinguished Eagle Scout, a national honor that recognizes both his service to the Boy Scouts and his dedication to public service. Justice Newby has been married to Macon Tucker Newby since 1983, and they have four children. He and his family attend Christ Baptist Church in Raleigh where he is an Elder, Sunday School teacher and youth leader.

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Dr. Paul A. Brintley is a NC Faith and Freedom Ambassador. He is committed to engaging with minorities and pastors and encouraging them to lead in promoting a biblical worldview in our culture. Dr. Paul is currently the Senior Pastor and founder of the Christian Fellowship Assembly in Dallas, North Carolina. His travels have included South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Canada, Haiti, Israel, Germany, India, Poland, El Salvador, London, Zimbabwe, and 30 states in the USA. Through his travels and work in the mission field, He has established several churches in India, Poland, and Africa and provides 100’s of DVDs and printed materials to strengthen and support those churches. He is a successful entrepreneur. He has owned multiple businesses including a paralegal firm, multiple franchises including Subway and DentMax, as well as an Allstate insurance agency. Paul attended Duke University School of Divinity where he furthered his studies in the gospel. He has a Paralegal Degree from Kings College and a Bachelor of Theology from Agape College. His latest educational achievement is that he earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Piedmont College of Theology. His latest book is entitled, Black Lies Matter Too! It is available at https://www.amazon.com/Black-Lies-Matter-Too-racism/dp/0578248204/ Paul and his wife Celeste and their son live in Kings Mountain, NC.

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory was one of the speakers. Pat McCrory served as North Carolina's 74th Governor from 2013-2017. In April, Pat left his popular radio show on WBT-AM in Charlotte to run for the US Senate seat currently held by Senator Richard Burr. Ted Budd defeated Pat in the 2022 Republican primary held in May, 2022. McCrory was raised in Guilford County, North Carolina. He earned degrees in education and political science from Catawba College. McCrory was elected mayor of Charlotte in 1995 and went on to serve a record seven terms. Pat received a presidential appointment to the Homeland Security Advisory Committee. He also founded the Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance in 1995. Additionally, he has worked for the Charlotte-based law firm Moore & Van Allen and Duke Energy. Pat has testified before Congress and has been an expert guest on several national media broadcasts, including National Public Radio, ABC World News, Lehrer News Hour, CBS This Morning, MSNBC News, CNN, CNBC, and Fox News, among others. He resides in Charlotte with his wife Ann.

The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee was one of the speakers. Mike Huckabee is the host of the TV show "Huckabee" on TBN each weekend and is a Fox News contributor, NY Times best-selling author of 14 books, and a frequent speaker for corporate, civic, and non-profit groups all over the world. He also hosts the podcast "Huckabee" on Quake Media. He was the 44th Governor of Arkansas from 1996 until 2007, becoming one of the longest serving Governors in his state's history. He left a legacy of tax cuts, job creation, the reconstruction of his state's road system, K-16 education reform, and a nationally heralded and duplicated health initiative that focused on prevention. His administration fought long-standing corruption in the state's political machine, resulting in numerous indictments and convictions of powerful legislators and other elected officials. Governor Huckabee ran in 2008 and 2016 for President, finishing 2nd in the Republican primary in 2008.

Search 9+ Avatar image 0:02 / 10:06 Dr. Chris Hughes at the 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt & Light Conference 43 viewsOct 4, 2021 2 DISLIKE SHARE DOWNLOAD CLIP SAVE NC Faith & Freedom Coalition 174 subscribers The 2021 NC Faith & Freedom Salt and Light Conference was held at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, NC on Saturday, September 25th. Dr. Chris Hughes, Radio Host and Founder & Chairman Citizens for America was one of the speakers. Dr. Chris Hughes is one of America’s most important, influential and respected voices on cultural and political issues. Chris Hughes is the Founder and Chairman of the Citizens for America Foundation, one of the nation’s leading advocacy and grassroots public policy organizations. A powerful communicator, Chris Hughes is a Christian Political Advocate, Second Amendment Defender, Christian Apologist, and Author. He is the host of The Christian Perspective with Chris Hughes. In his travels, Chris Hughes works to inform and mobilize Pastors and Christians to be proactive in restoring a Biblical worldview framework in their communities and across the nation Chris Hughes is a Fellow with The Colson Center. He was the founder of Salvation Ministries and has travelled as a Global Ambassador for The Military Family Foundation. Chris Hughes is an experienced technology entrepreneur and served as the Founding Chairman of the Florida Local Government Internet Consortium and as the Chairman of the Florida Association of Constitutional Officers Association. Chris is the former President of the Florida Tax Collectors Association and currently serves as the Vice President of the North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors. In 2021, Chris Hughes was appointed by the Governor of North Carolina to serve as a Commissioner for the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Chris Hughes is the recipient of the Wall Street Journal Award for Political Science Excellence and is the recipient of the Victor Martinelli Award, as the Outstanding County Treasurer of the United States of America. Chris Hughes lives his life to the fullest as a Father, Husband, Culture Warrior, Public Speaker, Celebrity Chef, and Author. When the family is not changing the world on the road, they make their home in Boone, North Carolina.