Speakers

Dr. James Merritt Senior Pastor, Cross Pointe Church | Host, Touching Lives

James Merritt is the senior pastor of Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, Georgia. He was born and raised in Oakwood, Georgia and surrendered his life to Christ as a 9-year-old boy. At age 21, he committed to full-time Christian ministry, and went on to pastor five churches. He has preached around the world to hundreds of thousands of people through television and radio.

As a popular Bible teacher and respected voice of the Christian faith, James has been interviewed by media outlets including 60 Minutes, The New York Times, ABC World News Tonight, Time Magazine, and Hannity and Colmes. Each week, Merritt's messages are broadcast in all 50 states and 122 countries around the world through Touching Lives, a television and media ministry.

Dr. Merritt earned his bachelor degree from Stetson University and his Master of Divinity degree and Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has published several books including, How to Impact and Influence Anybody, God, I've Got a Question, Still Standing, What God Wants Every Dad to Know and 52 Weeks with Jesus with Harvest House Publishers. His heart for pastors has also resulted in PastorsEdge.com, a ministry resource, and Impact1 Men's Conferences.

He served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention--the largest protestant denomination in the country.

He and his wife, Teresa, have three sons and five grandchildren.

Dee Barnes Founder, His Wonderful Works

Dee Barnes has ministered to the Body of Christ in the areas of sexuality and family for over 25 years, and she is the founder of His Wonderful Works, Inc.

Dee’s testimony and teaching have encouraged many congregations in the Truth of God’s transforming power. Her transparency opens the door for many to be set free from the shame that binds them. Her teaching brings understanding to many issues including God’s plan for family, healthy relationships, sexual sin, homosexuality, sexual abuse, and pornography addiction.

Dee has served as the past Chairman of the Board of Directors for Restored Hope Network, as well as, coordinator for the healing discipleship program, Living Waters, by Desert Stream Ministries. Her testimony has been published in Transformation Magazine and many television and radio broadcasts, as well as, the Pure Passion Documentary, “How Do you Like Me Now?”.

Dee serves in her professional career as President and CEO of her family’s 3rd generation manufacturing business. Dee currently lives in Georgia, with her husband of 30 years. They have three adult children, a new grandson, and a puppy named Maverick.

Fun Facts:

Dee enjoys her favorite hobby, which is endurance mountain bike racing. She is a coffee connoisseur and is pretty handy with a shotgun!

Dr. Joseph Nicolosi Jr. Clinical Director, The Breakthrough Clinic | President, Reintegrative Therapy Association

Joseph Nicolosi Jr., Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, researcher and clinical director at The Breakthrough Clinic in Southern California.

He oversees what is likely the largest clinic in the world that specializes in helping men with unwanted same-sex attractions. His therapy focuses on trauma treatment, though sexual attraction changes are a byproduct.

He is the president of the Reintegrative Therapy Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Dr. Nicolosi has provided expert testimony in multiple legislative hearings across the United States on so-called “conversion therapy” bans—laws that would prevent therapists from helping clients with unwanted same-sex attractions.

He has appeared on national network television news programs and podcasts and has written for The Federalist and the Washington Examiner.

He received his Ph.D. in 2009 from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Glenn T. Stanton Director of Global Family Formation Studies

Glenn T. Stanton is the director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family. He debates and lectures extensively on the issues of gender, sexuality, marriage and parenting at universities and churches around the world.

Stanton also served the George W. Bush administration for many years as a consultant on increasing fatherhood involvement in the Head Start program.

Stanton is the author of nine books and is senior contributor to the Federalist blog. His latest book is“The Myth of the Dying Church: How Christianity is Actually Thriving in America and the World.” He is also the co-writer of “Irreplaceable” a film seen in theatres nationwide, and the co-author and creator of “The Family Project,” a 12-session small group DVD curriculum produced by Focus on the Family.

Stanton earned bachelor’s degree in philosophy, communication arts and religion and a master’s degree in philosophy, history and religion from the University of West Florida.

Location Information

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Media Agreement

Media Professionals
Audio or video recording and any form of media interview are not permitted unless expressly pre-approved and in the manner approved in writing by the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors. Under no circumstances shall attendees be solicited for interviews prior to, during, or after the conference. 
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Individual registrants (non-media) attending the conference are permitted to record portions of the conference (on the stage or workshop teachings) for their own non-commercial purposes. You may share pictures from the conference or brief recordings if you are recording only those on the stage or the teaching at the podium. 

If you (individual attendees, non-media persons) take pictures with anyone else, you must be expressly granted permission by those in the pictures to post any pictures or recordings before doing so. We take your privacy very seriously. 

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Failure to abide by this media Code of Conduct is grounds for immediate dismissal from the conference. Persons asked to leave for violation of the Media Code of Conduct will not be eligible for refunds. Commercial use of media is prohibited unless previously approved in writing by the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors and may result in civil or criminal penalties governed by laws of the State of Missouri. Attendance at the Restored Hope Network event is an agreement to these policies.

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Conference Agreement

Restored Hope Network requires all HOPE conference participants to adhere to the following standard of conduct

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Conference Participation Agreement and Code of Conduct

Conference Agreement
Restored Hope Network requires that all participants at the HOPE conference adhere to the following standard of conduct. Please review the Policies and Code of Conduct below and signify your understanding and acceptance by completing your registration for the conference. If you are registering someone else, registration also implies the individual's (individuals') assent to abide by these policies.

Code of Conduct
Restored Hope Network requires that all participants at the HOPE conference adhere to standards of conduct in keeping with Christian professional standards. This includes abstaining from all forms of immoral behavior. It is expected that all participants attending the conference will either agree with Restored Hope Network’s Doctrinal statement or will be respectful while finding out more about the beliefs and practices of Restored Hope Network. Disruption of the conference in any form is not acceptable, including but not limited to: interrupting conference presenters or activities; distributing literature or materials; audio or video recording by media persons at the conference that have not been pre-approved by the Restored Hope Network Board of Directors; campaigning for alternative religions, philosophical or political views; on-site demonstrations; seeking sexual contacts; harassing others; using alcohol or narcotics; or sharing registration with other persons. Failure to abide by this code of conduct is grounds for immediate dismissal from the conference. Persons asked to leave for violation of the Code of Conduct will not be eligible for refunds. Restored Hope Network reserves the right to refuse any delegate their registration, or to remove a delegate from the conference. This is especially so if there is reasonable cause to believe that he or she may endanger themselves or others by attending or has endangered themselves or others in attendance. Persons removed from the conference under these circumstances will not be eligible for refunds.

Minors Under 18
Individuals under 18 are allowed when accompanied by parent or guardian. No counseling will be provided for minors.

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“I understand and acknowledge that Restored Hope Network holds to a traditional, biblically-based view of scripture affirming heterosexuality as God’s created intent, and that this viewpoint will influence—and be expressed throughout—this conference. I further understand that the subject matter at the HOPE conference deals with sensitive topics and opinions which may or may not align with my worldview, and which also may touch on emotional or spiritual issues that are critical to me and thus may be unsettling. I voluntarily and personally assume responsibility for my participation in any and all aspects of the conference, and I release Restored Hope Network, its board, members, and any other conference teachers or contributors from any claims whatsoever for damages alleged as a direct or indirect result of participation in this conference."

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Airport
Colorado Springs Airport (COS) - 35 minutes
Denver International Airport (DEN) - 1.5 Hours

Housing
Reduced-cost hotel accommodations is available for conference attendees
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Meals
Attendees are responsible for their own meals
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Offering
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Refund Policy
Full refunds of conference fees are available 31 days prior to the conference. Cancellations within one month (30 days) of the conference and those registered who do not show up for the HOPE conference will not be eligible for a refund. 

Minors Under 18
Individuals under 18 are allowed when accompanied by parent or guardian. No counseling will be provided for minors. 

Changes to Policies
If Restored Hope Network is required to change any of these stated policies, changes will be made on the official conference website, this registration page, and conference delegates will be notified by email of such changes.

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