Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William G. "Jerry" Boykin
Executive Vice President, FRC
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William G. "Jerry" Boykin serves as Family Research Council's executive vice president. He was one of the original members of the U.S. Army's Delta Force. He was privileged to ultimately command these elite warriors in combat operations. Later, he commanded all the Army's Green Berets as well as the Special Warfare Center and School. In all, Lt. Gen. Boykin spent over 36 years in the Army serving his last four years in the deputy undersecretary of defense for intelligence. He is an ordained minister with a passion for spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and encouraging Christians to become warriors in God's kingdom. He and his wife, Ashley, enjoy spending time with their five children and growing number of grandchildren.
Executive Vice President, FRC
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William G. "Jerry" Boykin serves as Family Research Council's executive vice president. He was one of the original members of the U.S. Army's Delta Force. He was privileged to ultimately command these elite warriors in combat operations. Later, he commanded all the Army's Green Berets as well as the Special Warfare Center and School. In all, Lt. Gen. Boykin spent over 36 years in the Army serving his last four years in the deputy undersecretary of defense for intelligence. He is an ordained minister with a passion for spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and encouraging Christians to become warriors in God's kingdom. He and his wife, Ashley, enjoy spending time with their five children and growing number of grandchildren.
Tony Perkins
President, FRC
Tony Perkins joined Family Research Council in 2003 after holding to his pledge of only serving two terms in the Louisiana legislature. An effective communicator, Tony is the host of a daily, nationally syndicated radio show, Washington Watch with Tony Perkins. He is the author of No Fear: Real Stories of a Courageous New Generation Standing for Truth. Appointed to the U.S. Commision on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in May 2018, Tony was elected chairman by the nine members of the bipartisan commission. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, a former police officer, and a former contractor with the U.S. Department of State's Anti-terrorism Assistance Program, Tony brings a unique perspective to the public policy process. He and his wife, Lawana, have been married since 1986 and have five children.
President, FRC
Tony Perkins joined Family Research Council in 2003 after holding to his pledge of only serving two terms in the Louisiana legislature. An effective communicator, Tony is the host of a daily, nationally syndicated radio show, Washington Watch with Tony Perkins. He is the author of No Fear: Real Stories of a Courageous New Generation Standing for Truth. Appointed to the U.S. Commision on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in May 2018, Tony was elected chairman by the nine members of the bipartisan commission. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, a former police officer, and a former contractor with the U.S. Department of State's Anti-terrorism Assistance Program, Tony brings a unique perspective to the public policy process. He and his wife, Lawana, have been married since 1986 and have five children.
Kelvin Cochran
Senior Fellow and Vice President, Alliance Defending Freedom
He dedicated over 30 years of his life to fighting fires and protecting the communities in which he lived and worked. In 2008 he was appointed fire chief for the city of Atlanta. While serving as Fire Chief the city of Atlanta terminated Cochran’s employment because of his Christian faith and beliefs. A federal court ruled the city of Atlanta discriminated against Cochran’s religious views and violated his First Amendment rights, and the city of Atlanta agreed to a favorable settlement. Prior to his role at ADF, Cochran served as chief operating officer of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Atlanta. He received his doctorate of education in interdisciplinary leadership from Creighton University and is the author of two books, a sought-after public speaker, and is an advocate for religious liberty and unity of the body of Christ.
Senior Fellow and Vice President, Alliance Defending Freedom
He dedicated over 30 years of his life to fighting fires and protecting the communities in which he lived and worked. In 2008 he was appointed fire chief for the city of Atlanta. While serving as Fire Chief the city of Atlanta terminated Cochran’s employment because of his Christian faith and beliefs. A federal court ruled the city of Atlanta discriminated against Cochran’s religious views and violated his First Amendment rights, and the city of Atlanta agreed to a favorable settlement. Prior to his role at ADF, Cochran served as chief operating officer of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Atlanta. He received his doctorate of education in interdisciplinary leadership from Creighton University and is the author of two books, a sought-after public speaker, and is an advocate for religious liberty and unity of the body of Christ.
Pastor Charles Flowers
Senior Pastor, Faith Outreach Center International
Pastor Charles E. Flowers has been the Senior Pastor of Faith Outreach Center, International (FOCI) since March 11, 2001, when his Father in the Ministry, Dr. Dewey “Bud” Gardner, transferred the mantle of leadership over to him. Pastor Flowers is convinced that believers are to recognize their unique spiritual gifts and assignments, realize their potential through disciplined training and personal intimacy with God, organize to ignite the synergistic power among the Saints, and mobilize in order to advance the Kingdom of God. He is originally from Troy, NC. He is married to the love of his life, Janice, from St. Louis, MO and they have four wonderful children; Jarrell and married to his beautiful bride, Jeneil, Kimberly, Marsha, and Richard.
Senior Pastor, Faith Outreach Center International
Pastor Charles E. Flowers has been the Senior Pastor of Faith Outreach Center, International (FOCI) since March 11, 2001, when his Father in the Ministry, Dr. Dewey “Bud” Gardner, transferred the mantle of leadership over to him. Pastor Flowers is convinced that believers are to recognize their unique spiritual gifts and assignments, realize their potential through disciplined training and personal intimacy with God, organize to ignite the synergistic power among the Saints, and mobilize in order to advance the Kingdom of God. He is originally from Troy, NC. He is married to the love of his life, Janice, from St. Louis, MO and they have four wonderful children; Jarrell and married to his beautiful bride, Jeneil, Kimberly, Marsha, and Richard.
Bishop Larry Jackson
Regional Bishop, Fellowship of International Churches
Bishop Larry Jackson is currently serving as the regional bishop for the Fellowship of International Churches (Bishop Wellington Boone, Founder and Prelate) in the southeastern region of the United States. He is the founding pastor of Bethel Outreach International Church and is the founder and president of Frontliners Men's Ministry designed to bring men to the front lines of what God is doing. Bishop Jackson is a nationally known Promise Keepers speaker and has also ministered across the nation and internationally as a keynote speaker in conferences conducted by Iron Sharpens Iron men's movement, The U.S. Military and Leadership Conferences and Watchmen on the Wall briefings conducted by Family Research Council under the leadership of Tony Perkins.
Regional Bishop, Fellowship of International Churches
Bishop Larry Jackson is currently serving as the regional bishop for the Fellowship of International Churches (Bishop Wellington Boone, Founder and Prelate) in the southeastern region of the United States. He is the founding pastor of Bethel Outreach International Church and is the founder and president of Frontliners Men's Ministry designed to bring men to the front lines of what God is doing. Bishop Jackson is a nationally known Promise Keepers speaker and has also ministered across the nation and internationally as a keynote speaker in conferences conducted by Iron Sharpens Iron men's movement, The U.S. Military and Leadership Conferences and Watchmen on the Wall briefings conducted by Family Research Council under the leadership of Tony Perkins.
Dr. Joaquin Molina
Pastor, Author, Speaker
Dr. Joaquin G. Molina resides with his wife Yvette and four children in Miami, Florida. Together, they have served as founders and Senior Pastors of Spring of Life Fellowship, a multi-ethnic, non-denominational church, since 1998. Formerly, Dr. Molina served as a lawyer in civil and criminal law. In 1998, a calling into Christian ministry compelled him to follow God into fulltime pastoral ministry. Now, Pastor Molina is recognized as a keynote conference speaker, ministry leader, and author of What is a Man? Men all over the world have enjoyed attending his world changing sessions that compel men everywhere to return to God’s original design for manhood. Dr. Molina has been an instrument of wisdom in God’s hand to define the plight of man’s nature and provide insight to lead his audience toward their calling to become true men.
Pastor, Author, Speaker
Dr. Joaquin G. Molina resides with his wife Yvette and four children in Miami, Florida. Together, they have served as founders and Senior Pastors of Spring of Life Fellowship, a multi-ethnic, non-denominational church, since 1998. Formerly, Dr. Molina served as a lawyer in civil and criminal law. In 1998, a calling into Christian ministry compelled him to follow God into fulltime pastoral ministry. Now, Pastor Molina is recognized as a keynote conference speaker, ministry leader, and author of What is a Man? Men all over the world have enjoyed attending his world changing sessions that compel men everywhere to return to God’s original design for manhood. Dr. Molina has been an instrument of wisdom in God’s hand to define the plight of man’s nature and provide insight to lead his audience toward their calling to become true men.
Pastor Mark Stermer
Pastor, Executive Director, Speaker
Pastor Mark Stermer is the Senior and Founding Pastor of The Church International in Southeast Louisiana. Since launching in 2006, The Church now has seven campuses, four schools, and a nonprofit spanning across the state and internationally. It also has weekly broadcasting services on television and online. Pastor Mark speaks with passion and truth, unashamed of the Word of God. He has been married to his wife Cindy for 25 years. They have eight children and four grandchildren.
Pastor, Executive Director, Speaker
Pastor Mark Stermer is the Senior and Founding Pastor of The Church International in Southeast Louisiana. Since launching in 2006, The Church now has seven campuses, four schools, and a nonprofit spanning across the state and internationally. It also has weekly broadcasting services on television and online. Pastor Mark speaks with passion and truth, unashamed of the Word of God. He has been married to his wife Cindy for 25 years. They have eight children and four grandchildren.
Dr. Stu Weber
Pastor, Author, Speaker
Dr. Stu Weber graduated from Wheaton College in 1967 and holds advanced degrees from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregan. A U.S. Army veteran, he was awarded three bronze stars as a Green Beret in Vietnam. It was there, in the trauma and uncertainty of war, that Stu committed himself to a lifetime of vocational ministry "for Christ and His kingdom." Stu Weber is a pastor who loves his family, his country, and Christ's church. He also has a passion to help men become all God intends them to be. Stu is the best-selling author of several "Gold Medallion Finalist" books. The 20- year bestseller Tender Warrior provides a powerful biblical blueprint for mature manhood in a time and culture that is awash in confusion about gender issues. Stu and his wife Linda live just outside Portland, Oregon. They have three grown sons, and are now greatly enjoying grandparenting seven grandsons and three granddaughters, so far.
Pastor, Author, Speaker
Dr. Stu Weber graduated from Wheaton College in 1967 and holds advanced degrees from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregan. A U.S. Army veteran, he was awarded three bronze stars as a Green Beret in Vietnam. It was there, in the trauma and uncertainty of war, that Stu committed himself to a lifetime of vocational ministry "for Christ and His kingdom." Stu Weber is a pastor who loves his family, his country, and Christ's church. He also has a passion to help men become all God intends them to be. Stu is the best-selling author of several "Gold Medallion Finalist" books. The 20- year bestseller Tender Warrior provides a powerful biblical blueprint for mature manhood in a time and culture that is awash in confusion about gender issues. Stu and his wife Linda live just outside Portland, Oregon. They have three grown sons, and are now greatly enjoying grandparenting seven grandsons and three granddaughters, so far.
