The calling of God in Norm's life has given him a heart for men and their families. His calling as a child of God has birthed an emphasis on the gospel and relationship with Jesus Christ. It forms the basis for wisdom in all aspects of life and is the strength of Elijah Ministries. As a husband, Norm longs to see marriages that glorify God. His calling as a father of four, has given him a heart for family. When God called Norm into the pastoral ministry, God led him to disciple and encourage men. Leading people into the presence of God has come from his calling as a worship leader. The desire of his heart is to see God glorified in His people as they apply God's Word to their lives. Below you will find short descriptions of many different messages Norm gives at conferences, retreats, and churches around the country. Please contact us for a complete list of messages.

By His grace, Doreen Morgan has been home educating for over 16 years. Their family includes 3 children, two that are already adults with a fabulous son-in-law and 3 precious grandchildren. The last one to be home schooled is Faith Mae who is perfecting her talents as a speaker as well as helping run the family business. Owners of the Faithful Bookshop, a homeschool business in Orlando & Sarasota FL. The Morgan�s continue to serve hundreds of home educators. Their goal as a family is to help parents share matters that speaks to the heart of their children and encourage them in the pursuit of home education.

Doreen has written for several homeschool support group publications around the country as well as held a position of Editor for 3 years. She has spoken at a variety of homeschool support groups and state conferences including Georgia, Texas and Florida. Currently, Doreen is teaching �The Art of Storytelling� as well as writing her next project, �Homeschooling, Hormones & Hot Flashes.� She, along with her daughter, Faith, have recently completed their first book titled Mothers and Daughters: Bridging the Gap.

Beating what many said were impossible odds in one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history, Laura Wilkinson, starting in 8th place and with a broken foot, came from behind to win the 2000 Olympic Platform Gold Medal.

Laura Wilkinson is the only woman in history to win a gold medal in every major world competition in platform diving - 2000 Olympic Games, 2004 World Cup and 2005 World Championships. Laura is also the only American diver in history to win a Goodwill Games gold medal. She has won two NCAA Division 1 titles, eight NCAA All-American Honors and 19 United States National titles. Laura was voted by the American public the 2000 US Olympic Spirit Award winner, was twice a finalist for the AAU Sullivan award, and was nominated for an ESPY in 2000 for Female US Olympic Athlete of the Year.

People always notice something that sets Laura apart from her competitors, her smile. She smiles during the most pressure-packed and fierce competitions, almost like she�s removed from the situation, acknowledging her family and teammates in the stands. Laura explains, �I smile because I love what I do. I make a commitment before the competition to enjoy the experience however it turns out."

Laura's passion for the sport of diving goes well beyond her love of training and competition. She dreams of seeing the USA re-emerge as the world leader in diving. To accomplish this dream, Laura set up the Laura Wilkinson Foundation which is a 501(c)3 non profit corporation.

The Woodlands Athletic Center where Laura Wilkinson trained her entire decorated diving career, closed its doors on January 1, 2009. Although Laura is newly retired from diving, she believes in her young teammates� dreams and wants them to have a future in the sport. Therefore, the first goal of the Laura Wilkinson Foundation is to build a world class training facility for her team and community.

A native of Illinois, Jerry came to know the Lord in a life-changing way through the personal testimony of a good friend. Jerry went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible Theology from Moody Bible Institute, and his Master of Theology degree and Master of Arts degree in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary. He received his Ph.D. in Christian Education from the University of Biblical Studies.

Jerry serves presently as Pastor of Christian Education at Faith Bible Church in DeSoto, TX.

While attending Moody Bible Institute, Jerry met Cathy, his future wife. God has blessed Jerry and Cathy with three children. Relaxation for the Hulls often involves music as Jerry plays the guitar, piano, organ, and mandolin. Jerry also enjoys photography and water sports.

Dr. Johnson is founder and president of Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum & System (PACS). He and his wife, Nancy, have seven children, of which five were winners in international competition in speech, dramatic presentations, drill team, art, photography, or poetry. Dr. Johnson is an author and conference speaker on such topics as How To Make a Man of A Boy, Fulfilling James 1:27: Taking Care of The Fatherless, Accelerated Learning For Underperforming Teenagers, Building Positive Character Through Tough Teen Years, Individualized Learning, Resolving Anger Issues In Christian Families.

He has earned awards and recognition for his educational achievements throughout the world. He was a guest on 60 Minutes. He was recognized by The Center for Educational Reform as an Educational Entrepreneurial Hero. His store-front school for fatherless teenagers was recognized by U.S.A. Today as one of America�s most effective schools for recovering at-risk teenagers. His latest book, Teaching Eagles To Soar, is scheduled for release by Tate Publishers in May, 2009. It provides insight and guidance for adults responsible for emancipating teenagers from home and toward responsible employment and adulthood.

Tim Lambert is the president of the Texas Home School Coalition. He and his wife Lyndsay each hold a degree from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where they met. The Lamberts have been married and lived in Lubbock for over 30 years. They have four adult children who all graduated from their home school.

In 1986 Tim began serving on the Advisory Board of the Texas Home School Coalition Political Action Committee (THSC PAC), and in 1990 he was asked to lead THSC, now an incorporated educational organization. In that capacity, he speaks to various groups around Texas, helps inform the public, legislators, and candidates about home education, and trains home school leaders in public relations and political activities. Tim, who holds a degree in political science, is active in the political arena and is committed to serving the home school community and protecting parents' right to choose the education of their children.

Lyndsay has assisted Tim in serving the home school community, first in helping to start and lead their local support group and, since 1990, in running the Texas Home School Coalition. As director of special projects for THSC, Lyndsay oversees special events, is the editor of the Texas Home School Coalition Review, and coordinates the publications of THSC. Her strongest desire, however, is to encourage home school moms and support group leaders in the work that they are doing.

Jobe Martin, a native of Bloomsburg, PA, was a biology major at Bucknell University and a 1966 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Dental School. After spending two years in the Air Force, he established a private dental practice at NASA in Houston.

Jobe and his wife, Jenna Dee, moved to Dallas in 1971 when he assumed a teaching post at the Baylor College of Dentistry. In 1982, he made the decision to enroll at Dallas Theological Seminary. He graduated in 1986 with a Masters of Theology in Systematic Theology. Dr. Martin also has an Associates Degree in Business from Eastfield Community College in Dallas.

The Martins have two daughters, Taryn and Mirren, who were home-schooled for 12 years. Both are graduates of Pensacola Christian College with degrees in Elementary Education. Also, both have recently received their Masters in History Education from PCC. Taryn and Mirren have played an active role in the BDM ministry through hospitality, scripture recitation and music.

God has called Dr. Jobe Martin and his wife Jenna Dee Martin to travel, teach, evangelize and disciple people in all walks of life. Through his education and life experiences, Dr. Martin has had a very powerful impact on many persons around the world.

Jenna Dee attended Oklahoma University for pre-nursing and completed her R.N. at Scott and White School of Professional Nursing in Temple, Texas in 1965. She returned to her hometown in Lindsay, Oklahoma, and was Director of Nurses at Lindsay Municipal Hospital for two years, after which she entered the Air Force to serve as a nurse during the Vietnam War (for two years), working in ICU/CCU at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, and then as a casualty nurse at Andrews AFB in Washington D.C. She met and married Jobe during this time. They have been married for 41 years, and have two daughters, Taryn and Mirren, who were home schooled all twelve years, and have recently received their Masters in History Education from Pensacola Christian College. Both girls have played an active role in the BDM ministry through hospitality, scripture recitation and music.

Jenna Dee�s chief ministry is to her husband with whom she travels extensively, but she enjoys much counseling and discipleship with younger women, as well as occasional opportunities to speak to women when possible in between trips. She also joins her husband in conducting marriage counseling and seminars.

Hank Tate has been serving the home school community since 1984. Hank was one of the founders of the Southeast Texas Home School Association (SETHSA) and is a Director Emeritus after serving for over 11 years. He also served for more than a decade on the boards of The Texas Home School Coalition, HOPE for Texas, and the Home School Christian Youth Association. Hank has presented over 250 workshops around the country for homeschoolers and his workshops are known not only for their clear presentation � and incredible notes � but also for being fun and exceptionally uplifting. Other homeschool leaders have referred to Hank as the "Grandfather of Homeschooling in Houston" because tens of thousands of families have been encouraged with their beginning through his Beginner Series since 1987. Hank�s focus is on challenging, encouraging, and equipping families to be successful in home schooling, and he challenges parents to recognize that the development of character is the key to a student�s future success.

As a blessing to those who can't come to the conferences, Hank has made all of his workshops - especially the "How to Homeschool Successfully" Beginner Series - available (online). Handouts, Overheads, and Audio are available to encourage new homeschoolers who are trying to get started.