Speakers
Shema Family Conference
Steve Ryerson taught in both public and Christian schools for seventeen years. He and his wife Carol home schooled both of their sons through high school, starting officially with kindergarten in 1983. They are regular writers for the Home School Digest and founders of the Apostolic Home School Network. Bro. Ryerson is the national representative for home schooling for the United Pentecostal Church. Bro. & Sis. Ryerson teach seminars on Biblical parenting and having a Biblical worldview through New Mind Ministry. He is also a Marketing Associate for Wisdom's Gate Publishing.
Carol Ryerson, along with her husband of 37 years, Steve, home schooled their two sons from birth through high school. Their family now includes a daughter-in-law and three grandchildren. An accomplished pianist who enjoys teaching piano in their home, Sis. Ryerson also thrives on helping home schoolers one-on-one. She and her husband write for the Home School Digest, and she write for An Encouraging Word periodical. Sis. Ryerson has long been interested in, and studied, the importance of health and nutrition.
David Huston is the founder of a growing apostolic assembly in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He has traveled extensively,presenting seminarson Christian marriage and parenting, home group ministry, Biblical leadership, and home education. He is the author of numerous books and articles, including The Sons of Oil, The Real Message of John 3:16, and The Glorious Church. Visit Bro. Huston's website at www.GloriousChurch.com
Arthur Vanderhoff is a third generation Apostolic preacher, receiving the call of God as an 8 year old child shortly after receiving the baptism of the Holy Ghost. A graduate of Apostolic Bible Institute, his ministry has included home missions, evangelizing extensively throughout the United States and Canada, overseas mission trips, pastoring, and mentoring. He is currently involved in founding an elder-led, family integrated assembly in the Indianapolis metro area. He and his bride of 29 years, Julia, are blessed with four children, Arthur II, who is married to Christina, Benjamin, Luke, and Emily, all of whom are home schooled.