Speakers

Dr. Karl Coke

Dr. Karl D. Coke is an internationally acclaimed Hebrew scholar and teacher from the Evangelical Theological Seminary whose expertise in the original languages of Holy Scripture causes the Bible to come alive for his audiences and readers. He is president of Redirection, a ministry that establishes the home as the center for spiritual development among Christian communions.



Steve & Terri Maxwell Family

Steve and Teri Maxwell, along with their children, bring a unique blend of homeschooling and parenting experience as they minister to homeschooling families through writing, speaking, personal encouragement, and music. Through application of the truth of Scripture and a dedication to the homeschool lifestyle, the Lord Jesus enabled the Maxwells to enjoy teens who have not rebelled. Their adult children are loving and serving the Lord while leading productive lives.

Dr. Lew Sterrett

Growing up on a farm in southeastern Pennsylvania, Lew was familiar with many animals, but had a special affection for horses. Joining the 4-H program at the earliest opportunity, he benefited from being in the 4-H horse programs and had many opportunities to train, show, and attain national recognition.

Upon acquiring that training and marrying in 1975, he and his wife, Melodie, moved to southern California, where they instructed in a Christian equine college. The Lord used that time to emphasize more keenly the needs of people and the benefits of practical vocational training. In 1977, Lew and Melodie returned to northwestern Pennsylvania to assume the directorship of Miracle Mountain Ranch Missions, located 50 miles southeast of Erie. Although formerly a summer youth camp, the ministry has grown over the last several years to become a full-fledged Christian Training Center, which oversees a summer youth camp, a year-round intense leadership training program, weekend seminars and training, a counseling ministry, and many avenues of outreach to both secular and religious audiences, as well as to specific horse and school groups. Lew has also been involved in promoting safety in public riding groups internationally.

During the course of these years, a ministry entitled “Sermon On The Mount®” developed as a means of communicating the basic relational principles which govern all human relationships. The dynamic method of using horses to illustrate relational principles became an effective way to encourage parents, strengthen young people, and motivate others to build their lives on Biblical truths. These presentations have made a valuable impact in the lives of many people through such key elements as discerning the difference between training and teaching, understanding the perimeters of love through balanced discipline, and successful implementation of effective methods. Subjects relating to faith, virtue, self-control, character, conquering defeating habits, and defining significant life purposes are presented. By using one to four horses, each session captivates the interest of all age groups.