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Saturday, February 28, 2026
Resilient. Empathetic. Authentic. Leader.
Watch videos from the conference below!
VIDEO #1 (above)
Opening and Prayer: Pastors Ralph and Cindy Vogel
"Raising Resilient Children": Amy Travis
beginning at 6:07
"Parenting Littles with Clarity, Confidence, and Consistency": Kemper and Arielle Vogel
beginning at 26:52
VIDEO #2 (above)
"Engaging and Motivating Teens": Coach Dave Gray
"Impacting Future Generations": Pastor John and Michelle Nuzzo
beginning at 26:52
VIDEO #3 (above)
"Surviving Adolescence": Pastor Russ and Jamie Horne
"Keeping Your Children Safe Online":
Pastor Ralph Vogel, Christina Avallone, and Amy Weaver
beginning at 26:00
VIDEO #4 (above)
"Building Meaningful Relationships with Your Children and Grandchildren": Pastor Cindy Vogel, Joyce Erdner, and Connie Geier
PHOTOS
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Speakers:
Kemper and Arielle Vogel — Parents and professionals
Kemper and Arielle Vogel live in Dallas, Texas. Kemper is a leader in Medical Device Sales, and Arielle helps manage a global community of Christian business leaders. The Vogels have twin six-year-olds, a boy and a girl, who are kind, bright, talented, and yet extremely different.
God has blessed them with the privilege of parenting, and they strive to raise respectful, resilient, God-fearing kids who are emotionally intelligent and enjoyable to be around. Their intentional parenting approach is rooted first in Scripture, second in observed wisdom, and third in common sense — plus a lot of humor.
Arielle can be reached at ariellehvogel@gmail.com
Coach Dave Gray – Author, Next Point Wins
Dubbed “The Mister Rogers of Youth Sports” by parents that know him, Coach Dave Gray brings fun & enthusiasm to his programs, camps, assemblies, and team-building events with his upbeat personality.
With his decades-long commitment to community service and outreach, Coach Dave has touched the lives of youth locally, regionally, and nationally. He believes strongly that instilling confidence and building self-esteem in others is a sure-fire way to become the best version of yourself and truly make a positive impact in this world. Coach Dave was in the foster system until he arrived at North Allegheny as a young child. In his words: “I can honestly say, without the teachers & coaches I had as a student, I would not be in the position I am today, gifted with the opportunity to guide & mentor the next generation.”
To contact Coach Dave, visit: Coach Dave Gray to connect or purchase Next Point Wins.
Amy Weaver — Former Detective, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Detective Dice served as a police officer for over 13 years. She first started her career as a detective for the Armstrong County DA's office, investigating narcotics and child sexual abuse. In 2016, she joined the Pittsburgh Police as a patrol officer and was promoted to detective in 2019, where she worked in the Special Victims Unit until 2025. She and her husband, Ryan, are expecting their first child in May.
Amy can be reached at dicea1@gmail.com.
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Pastor John and Michelle Nuzzo — Victory Family Church
The Nuzzos founded Victory Family Church in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, in 1993. Under their leadership, the church has grown into a thriving, multi-campus community where thousands have come to Christ and experienced the unconditional love of God.
With a deep passion for strengthening families and reaching the next generation, Pastor John is also a committed advocate for developing healthy, servant-hearted leaders. He hosts the John Nuzzo Leadership Podcast, equipping leaders with insight and encouragement for long-term impact.
Together, John and Michelle carry a vision to reach the Northeast region of the United States and have established a network that provides wisdom, practical tools, and meaningful support for pastors and their spouses.
To contact the Nuzzos, visit: Victory Family Church or email Vicky East.
Acceleration Mandate: God's Blueprint for Generational Impact is available on Amazon,
Pastor and Jamie Russ Horne — Sharpsburg Family Worship Center and CityHope Center
Pastor Russ and Jamie Horne lead Sharpsburg Family Worship Center, where they have been ministering and serving their community for over two decades.
Jamie Horne is the Director of CityHope, a faith-based nonprofit in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, dedicated to bringing hope, resources, and the love of Christ to families and youth in the community. Jamie is passionate about outreach, raising up the next generation of Christ followers, and building strong partnerships that transform lives.
Russ and Jamie are the proud parents of six grown children and are just recently grandparents for the first time!
To contact Pastor Russ, visit Sharpsburg Family Worship Center. To contact Jamie, visit CityHope Center or email Jamie Horne.
Christina Avallone — Author, Thriving in a Digital World
As the mom of two beautiful, grown daughters, Christina has lived through and parented through some of the most significant technological changes in the history of the world. She chose to leave a successful, corporate career and stay at home with her children. Here she saw the necessity of bringing the same discipline and order she had used to manage a million-dollar-a-week 401K plan for the Vanguard Group to this new endeavor of full-time family management. With a husband who traveled a lot for his job, she often carried this task alone.
To reach Christina or purchase her book, visit Navigating Digital Dangers.
Pastors Ralph and Cindy Vogel — Church at the Heights
Pastor Ralph and Cindy Vogel have pastored Church At The Heights for 35 years. Their passion is to build the kingdom of God as they spread the Gospel and build up the Body of Christ.
The Vogels use the Biblical model of the family to secure a legacy in Christ that reaches each new generation. After all, raising godly offspring is what God requires. (Mal. 2:15)
To contact Pastor Ralph and Cindy, please Church at the Heights website, or email Pastor Cindy Vogel.
Amy Travis — Founder and President, Stand Coalition
Amy has published 11 books on faith and conservative principles, including her most recent, Be a Persuasive Parent: The Key to Raising Resilient Children.
As a speaker, Amy talks both locally and has traveled internationally for leadership events in Cuba, Uganda, and Rwanda.
She and her husband, Perry, have three adult children, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and three beautiful grandchildren.
You can reach Amy by visiting Stand Coalition. Be a Persuasive Parent: The Key to Raising Resilient Children and her other books are available on Amy L. Travis books on Amazon.