Fulfilling Our Destiny

Fulfilling Our Destiny

With the end of 2017 fast approaching, I want to offer some reflections on the past year, and then ask you to consider a generous Year-End gift to support the incredible mission of SSI. First, let me say that it has been an amazing year of accomplishment and growth! I...
Empowering Teens to Change Their World: Ambassadors for Christ

Empowering Teens to Change Their World: Ambassadors for Christ

By Emma Holtvluwer, LEAD Alumna & Ambassador League Student What is SSI? SSI stands for Student Statesmanship Institute. This program founded by James Muffet is stated by their website to be, “a dynamic hands-on leadership and biblical worldview training program...
A Thanksgiving Challenge!

A Thanksgiving Challenge!

I love the story of the first Thanksgiving. In December of 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts after a harrowing journey across the Atlantic that left them far north of Virginia—their original destination. In his book, Of Plymouth Plantation, Governor...
LEAD: A Parent’s Perspective

LEAD: A Parent’s Perspective

I can’t say enough about LEAD, the summer program for Student Statesmanship Institute.  If I gain the ear of a parent with a child in high school, they will walk away knowing about this unique opportunity for their kids.  I’m a person who tends not to talk that much,...
Behind the Scenes: The Interview with Dr. Dobson

Behind the Scenes: The Interview with Dr. Dobson

As many of you may know, I was recently honored to be interviewed by Dr. James Dobson on his national “Family Talk” radio program that has seven million listeners. People keep asking me how the interview came about, so here’s the rest of the story. Dr. Dobson’s books...