2017 Branson Worldview Weekend Features An Incredible Line Up of Speakers

Jason Pratt is an active duty officer in the U.S. Navy as an Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer with the following credentials: Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University, Masters of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, graduate of the United States Naval Test Pilot School, member of the Navy’s Space Cadre and Navy selectee for astronaut candidacy in 2013.

As an active duty member of the Navy, Jason takes his oath of office seriously and also must give a disclaimer that the views he shares when speaking on behalf of The Anvil Ministry, the views expressed are entirely his own and do not reflect the views of the United States Navy or Federal Government.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand the simplicity of the Gospel of saving grace in Jesus Christ, but Jason’s experience and knowledge does make him uniquely qualified to speak on both biblical and scientific matters.

As a Naval Flight Officer and a graduate of the United States Naval Test Pilot School, Jason has flown over thirty types of fixed wing, rotary wing and glider aircraft including: F-14 Tomcat, F/A-18F Super Hornet, F-15E Strike Eagle, F-16D Fighting Falcon, T-38 Talon, UH-1 Huey, B-25 Mitchell, and U-6A DeHavilland Beaver.

As a former and permanently backslidden atheist Jason had placed his hope in his knowledge and achievements, but when Christ saved him he found the freedom of new life that surpasses the thrill and excitement of any fighter jet he’s ever flown. His testimony is one of turning from his own abilities and confidence in himself, and putting his trust and faith in Jesus Christ alone and certainty of the written, revealed and living Word.

Jason received his undergraduate degree at Penn State University, where he met his wife Sherri. The Pratts have three children, and are currently stationed in southern California. Jason enjoys snow skiing, mountain biking/cycling, off-road/jeeping, and playing with his children.

Jason was a self proclaimed and devout atheist until the age of 26. He now devotes as much time as possible to the Lord’s service, by assisting the chaplains in his commands, volunteering at his church and speaking at churches and Christian conferences, encouraging believers to be informed by Scripture, bold in their faith and courageous in witnessing

Philip De Courcy

Philip De Courcy is the senior pastor of Kindred Community Church in Anaheim Hills, California, and speaker on the daily radio program, Know The Truth.

Philip was born in Belfast, Ireland, to Christian parents who instilled in him a love for the Lord, Jesus Christ. At sixteen years of age, Philip trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior.

Growing up in a neighborhood where civil tension was commonplace, many of Philip’s friends became involved in acts of terrorism. As a result, Philip decided to serve as a part-time reserve police officer in the Royal Ulster Constabulary in North Belfast. Although some of his comrades were injured and even killed during that six-year period, Philip was unharmed. To this day, he believes God used this faith-building season to prepare him for pastoral ministry.

Philip had already begun his primary career as an engineer in the aircraft industry when he sensed God’s calling to enter the Irish Baptist College for training in ministry. While attending college, Philip met his life-partner, June, a young girl from Glasgow, Scotland, who was training at the Whitfield College of the Bible in Northern Ireland. Philip and June were married in Scotland, kilt and all, in 1987. After graduation, Philip spent six years shepherding the congregation of Carr Baptist Church in Lisburn, a suburb of Belfast.

In 1994, burdened by a renewed desire to gain more preparation for ministry, and with the encouragement of his friend, John MacArthur, Philip enrolled in The Master’s Seminary in Sun Valley, California. His association with The Master’s Seminary and College continues to this day as he serves on the Board of Directors.

After shepherding churches in southern California and central Ohio, in 2007 Philip relocated his family to Anaheim Hills, California, to begin his current ministry as senior pastor at Kindred Community Church.

The daily radio broadcast, Know The Truth, was launched in March 2010, on three local radio stations in southern California. The program features Philip’s expository Bible teaching and is hosted by broadcast veteran, Wayne Shepherd.

Philip and June have three grown daughters and one son-in law.

Mark Hitchcok:

Mark Hitchcock is a leading Bible prophecy expert, prolific author who has penned over 20 books on the end times, senior pastor, and adjunct faculty member of the Dallas Theological Seminary. He has appeared on hundreds of radio programs and in print as well as The History Channel, MSNBC, Fox, and CNN.

A former attorney, Mark initially worked for the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. Following a call to full-time ministry, today he serves as senior pastor of Faith Bible Church in Edmond, Oklahoma, just outside of Oklahoma City. He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1991, where he subsequently earned his doctorate in 2006 and more recently has served as an adjunct faculty member.

He has also recently released Cashless, showing how today’s headlines foreshadow a new and vastly different economic future—a one-world economy that is consistent with Bible prophecy in Revelation 13. Some of his other titles include: The Late Great United States: What Bible Prophecy Reveals about America’s Last Days; Armageddon, Oil, and Terror; Iran the Coming Crisis: Radical Islam, Oil and the Nuclear Threat; The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse; What On Earth is Going On?; Is America in Bible Prophecy?; The Coming Islamic Invasion of Israel; Is the Antichrist Alive Today?; Seven Signs of the End Times; and What Jesus Says About Earth’s Final Days.

Ron Rhodes:

President of Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries (a nonprofit ministry).

Author of over 70 books (including 3 Silver Medallion winners).

Keynote speaker at conferences across the United States.

Regularly addresses current issues in the national media.

As time permits, teaches cult apologetics at Dallas Theological Seminary, Veritas Evangelical Seminary (Murrieta, CA), and other well-known seminaries.

Ministry from 1988 to 1995

Associate Editor of the Christian Research Journal.

Editor of the Christian Research Newsletter.

A "regular" on the Christian Research Institute's popular national radio broadcast, THE BIBLE ANSWER MAN.

Education:

Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary (1986). Major: Systematic Theology. Graduated with High Honors.

Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary (1983). Major: Systematic Theology. Graduated with Honors. Elected to Dean's List.

B.A., Houston Baptist University (1979). Recipient of the Greek Excellence Award. Chief nominee for the Riverside Scholarship.

Abner Chou

Abner is an author, Bible teacher, radio host, and seminary and college professor.

Abner Chou is committed to teaching the Bible so people learn and love the Word of God and the God of the Word. In Neh 8:8 it says “And they read from the book, from the law of God, translating to give the sense so they they understood the reading. Abner’s goal is that this program might help you have the full sense of Scripture and all that God intended it to be and all that it thereby means for their your life, your worldview, and your worship of God.

Shahram Hadian

A Christian pastor and former Muslim, Shahram Hadian travels around the nation speaking on critical issues facing us as Americans.

Shahram was born in Iran in 1971. His father was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army, and his mom was an elementary school teacher.

Shahram’s parents had a sense of urgency to leave Iran as soon as possible and in December of 1978, with nothing but their suitcases, moved to America to seek freedom.

Shahram experienced a transformational life change 15 years ago when he committed his life to Jesus Christ.

When he became a Christian, he immediately faced persecution and disapproval from his family and culture. According to the teachings of Islam, his conversion means that he is an “apostate” and deserves to be killed.

In spite of this opposition, Shahram persevered, enrolled in Bible College, and has been a Christian pastor for the last ten years. He graduated from Puget Sound Christian College with a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry.

Brannon Howse

As the author of thirteen books, Brannon has been a guest on more than 2,000 radio and television programs and has been featured in such publications as the Washington Times and appeared on such television programs as The O'Reilly Factor with Bill O'Reilly on Fox News.

Brannon is the host of a national radio program that is broadcast nation-wide each day from 1-2pm CT on numerous Christian radio stations, and is the host of The Worldview Weekend Hour, a weekly television program that is viewed in 120 nations around the world.

For many years, Brannon was the education reporter and frequent guest host of The Michael Reagan Program. Michael Reagan is the eldest son of President Reagan and Brannon was honored to host Michael's program the week of President Reagan's funeral. Brannon was the literary agent for Michael Reagan's book, Twice Adopted.

Due to his area of expertise, Brannon was featured for many years as a frequent guest on the radio program of Oliver North, G. Gordon Liddy, Ken Hamblin, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Phyllis Schlafly, & Beverly LaHaye's Concerned Women For America, among others.

Brannon is the founder of Worldview Weekend which has organized Worldview Weekend Conferences in more than 300 cities. Brannon is the President of Worldview Radio and WVW-TV which distributes the Biblical radio and television programs of nearly 20 different hosts world-wide. Many of these 20 programs are produced from the Memphis, Tennessee TV and radio studios of Worldview Weekend.

Brannon's understanding of worldviews, trends, and global events has resulted in people attending his two-day training session that work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, The National Security Agency, an Assistant District attorney of one of the largest cities in America, military officers, police and sheriff officers, doctors, lawyers, teachers, pastors, and successful business owners. Brannon's reputation as a compelling and credible speaker resulted in his being honored as the keynote speaker for the 50th Annual Governor's Prayer Breakfast in Iowa a few years ago.

Brannon has built his reputation and credibility by being known for his in-depth research and meticulous documentation as well as for taking complex issues and breaking them down in a way anyone from students to adults can understand and apply to their worldview.

Mike Riddle

Mike is an international speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics. Mike is also an adjunct speaker for Answers in Genesis. He holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education and has been involved in creation ministry for more than thirty years. Prior to getting involved in creation ministry, Mike was a captain in the U.S. Marines and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes: - Teaching junior high and senior high school mathematics - An instructor at the Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry and the Institute for Creation Research graduate school. - Managing U.S. Sprint’s world-wide technical training - Managing Microsoft’s world-wide engineer training - Development and delivery of courses on presentation skills and teaching methods.

Priority/Upfront Seating if You Register by February 21, 2017.

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