Liberty Counsel is a nonprofit litigation, education and policy organization dedicated to advancing religious freedom, the sanctity of human life and the traditional family. Established in 1989, Liberty Counsel is a national organization headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with branch offices in Virginia and hundreds of affiliate attorneys in all 50 states. The Center for Constitutional Litigation and Policy (”Center”) operates as one component of Liberty Counsel’s training, education and public policy program. The Center is headquartered on the campus of Liberty University School of Law in Lynchburg, Virginia. The Center trains attorneys, law students, policymakers, legislators, clergy and world leaders in constitutional principles and government policies. Liberty Counsel produces a fifteen-minute daily radio program, Faith & Freedom, a ninety-second daily radio program, Freedom’s Call, and a thirty-minute weekly television program, Law & Justice, all of which deal with various legal and policy issues.

Staver graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master’s degree in Religion. He was an honorary guest lecturer at the American Society of Oriental Research. He authored Quest for the Historical Jesus: An Inquiry into the Historicity of the Passion Predictions. He reads Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic and Syriac. Staver became a pastor and later graduated from the University of Kentucky law school, where he was captain of the National Moot Court team.

Staver has argued in numerous state and federal courts across the country. He has appeared on numerous briefs before the United States Supreme Court and has argued before the High Court in the landmark Ten Commandments case of McCreary County v. ACLU of Kentucky and the free speech picketing case of Madsen v. Women’s Health Center. He has authored hundreds of articles and written ten books, including Same-Sex Marriage: Putting Every Household at Risk, Faith and Freedom: A Complete Handbook for Defending Your Religious Rights, Eternal Vigilance: Knowing and Protecting Your Religious Freedom, Take Back America, Religious Expression in Public Schools, Religion and the Future of America, Political Activity of Nonprofit Organizations, Union Membership and Its Constitutional Implications, Same-Sex Marriage, and Judicial Tyranny. Mr. Staver is considered one of the premier constitutional litigators in the country and conducts hundreds of media interviews each year.

Gary’s books combined have sold over 6 million copies. Many of them have even been translated into various languages. The Blessing and The Two Sides of Love have won the Gold Medallion Award for excellence in literature. The Language of Love won the Angel Award as the best contribution to family life. All other titles have been top-five finalists for the Gold Medallion Award. In the last 30 years, Gary has spoken to over two million people in live conferences.

He has been presenting his live two-day workshop, once a month for the last twenty years. His award-winning infomercial “Hidden Keys to Loving Relationships”, has appeared to television audiences all over the world. Several versions of the infomercial—first with Dick Clark, then with John Tesh and Connie Sellecca, and also with Frank and Kathie Lee Gifford—have been aired. This 18 videotape series has sold over four million tapes. Gary Smalley has appeared on national television programs such as “Oprah Winfrey”, “Larry King Live”, “Extra”, “NBC Today Show”, and “Sally Jessy Raphael”, as well as numerous national radio programs. Gary has been featured on hundreds of regional and local television and radio programs across the United States.

Gary and his wife, Norma, have been married for 39 years and live in Branson, Missouri. They have three children- Kari, Greg, and Michael- and seven grandchildren.

Barrett first worked as a laboratory technologist before becoming a hospital administrator.  Later she was recognized by the Office of Rural Health Policy in Baltimore as a model forerunner of a rural primary care hospital during her time as the President of Jane Phillips Caney Community Clinic.

Since 1991, Barrett has been a part of the St. Louis-based Mercy organization, when she joined Mercy Health System of Kansas as director of outreach services. As director she was responsible for the creation of an outreach strategy to respond to identified unmet community needs, focusing her help on the elderly, the poor, and young families.  She was named chief operating officer of Mercy Hospital in Independence, Kan., later that year, before taking over as president and CEO of Mercy Health System of Kansas. Barrett moved to Rogers in 1999 to accept the role of president and CEO of Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas. “We are put here to serve,” she said. “My mom and dad taught me, ‘You’re only as good as those you help.’”

Susan and her husband Rex are the parents of two grown children, Jason and Chody.

Her first book, Jesus CEO, Using Ancient Wisdom For Visionary Leadership was written when she was struck by the notion that Jesus’ leadership approach with his staff (disciples) ran counter to many of the management styles and techniques being employed and popularized. As the owner of a successful marketing company, Laurie became increasingly dismayed to find invaluable human energy and intelligence untapped or underutilized. She made it her goal to help empower people by encouraging them to re-view the divine excellence in themselves and in those they serve.

She followed with The Path: Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and for Life. This book, along with Path Experience Workshops led by Laurie Beth, has provided inspiration and practical advice to thousands of individuals through every step of defining and fulfilling a mission. . . a mission statement that can be created over a weekend rather than months or years.

Author Laurie Beth Jones has written and developed multiple bestselling books on the topics of leadership, spirituality, team dynamics, and personal growth.  Her books have sold over a million copies worldwide and have been translated into 14 foreign languages and have spent more than 13 months on the Businessweek bestseller list, as well as been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Time Magazine, The Dallas Morning News, CNN Financial, and other media outlets.

Tillman was an All-America running back for Oklahoma University (1982-86) and was the captain of the 1985 National Championship team when it defeated Penn State, 25-10, in the Orange Bowl.

He received several awards during his playing career, including UPI Player of the Year in the Big Eight Conference in 1982, Big Eight Football Newcomer of the Year in 1983 and MVP of the 1987 Orange Bowl.  He placed fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1983.

Tillman earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1986 and a bachelor’s degree in communications in 1988 from Oklahoma University.  He was born April 21, 1964, in Tulsa, Okla., and lives in Sugarland, Texas, with his wife, Rita, and their three daughters, Alisa, Blair and Mir.

Lye made the cut in 332 of 486 career starts in PGA Tour events in an 18-year career, which included 40 top-10 finishes.  His lone victory in an official PGA Tour event came in 1983 at the Bank of Boston Classic.  In that tournament, he came from 8 strokes down on the final day including birdies on three of the last four holes for a round of 64 to earn a one-stroke victory over John Mahaffey, Jim Thorpe and Sammy Rachels.  His best year was 1983, when in addition to his win in Boston, he finished 28th on the money list.  His best finish in a major championship is a T-6 at The Masters in 1984; in that tournament, he had a 3-shot lead after the first 36 holes.

Lye tore a ligament in his right hand at the FedEx St. Jude Classic and had to retire from the Tour at age 43 after undergoing major hand surgery. He then began working as an analyst for The Golf Channel eventually rising to Lead Analyst for Men’s Tournament Coverage.  He transitioned to the position of on-course reporter in order to compete in select Champions Tour eventsAfter reaching the age of 50 in November 2002, Lye joined the Champions Tour at the start of the 2003 season.  His best finish in that venue is a solo 9th at the 2004 Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn.

Mark lives in Naples, Florida.

Hardin cited health reasons for his decision to step down.  Hardin said his decision will give him time to heal physically and allow UCA’s faculty and student body to heal emotionally from the bonus controversy.

Hardin served as president at UCA for six years.  He recently had surgery for cancer in his right eye and doctors placed a radioactive plate behind the eye in the hopes of shrinking a malignant tumor.

Lu was born in White County Arkansas in 1951.  He lives in Russellville with his wife Mary Bowen. They have one daughter and one son.

Stan is the author of The Way to the Top is Down, a book that demonstrates that true servant-leadership is delivered when you descend into greatness.

Stan works with organizations and groups to build people and teach principles of leadership using real-life events.  You will be challenged to change and embrace truth that will liberate any individual or organization.  He has been encouraging men for many years to be greater leaders at home, at work, and in their churches.  Stan Tyra is known for encouraging people to live God-centered lives as full time ministers, in whatever vocation the Lord has placed them.

Stan speaks on topics relating to faith, family, work, marriage, manhood, relationships, and life management.