June 2014 in Washington, D.C.

August 22, 2013
Speakers/Organizers

Dr. Brad Harrub


Brad Harrub holds an earned B.S. degree in biology from Kentucky Wesleyan College, and an earned doctorate degree in anatomy and neurobiology from the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. He was listed in Who's Who Among Scientists and Researchers. He is the author of Convicted: A Scientist Examines the Evidence for Christianity, Heart of the Matter, Dissecting the Truth, and the coauthor of the books, The Truth About Human Origins, Investigating Christian Evidences, Matters of Life and Death, Diamonds in the Rough: Nuggets of Truth from God's Word and has written many tracts and articles for brotherhood journals. He is a popular speaker on Christian evidences at lectureships, youth rallies, etc in over 47 states and five different continents. He conducts over 40 "Truth About Origins" weekend seminars each year. In addition, he was an invited speaker to the International conference on Creationism, and he has appeared on the television show "Origins."

 

Dr. Harrub has authored or co-authored numerous scientific publications in science journals and has done mission work in Russia, Ukraine, New Zealand, Ireland, Jamaica, Scotland, England, Germany, and Nicaragua. Currently, Dr. Harrub serves as the Executive Director and cofounder of Focus Press and as co-editor of Think magazine, a monthly magazine on Christian evidences. In addition, he is a co-host on the television show "Think About It." He and his wife Melinda attend the Southern Hills Church of Christ in Franklin, TN. They have four children: Will, Reese, Claire, and Luke.

Andy Chavarrilla
 

Andy Chavarrilla is a Gospel Preacher and Political Activist. He joined the United States Army at age 17, and served 6 years in the aviation branch. He served tours in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Andy holds multiple professional certifications in Aviation Technology. After the army, Andy attended the Southwest School of Bible Studies and in 2008 began working in fulltime ministry and graduated from Southwest in 2010. He has been a speaker on various lectureships and meetings. He currently serves as the Bilingual Evangelist for the Westhill Church of Christ in Corsicana, Texas. Politically, Andy works with former senator and conservative presidential candidate, Rick Santorum as a State Chair for grassroots organization Patriot Voices. He has worked with state and national leaders to pass legislation to preserve life and religious liberty and has been associated with Texas Values in the past. Andy has appeared on the Glenn Beck Program to discuss the topics of basic American history, standing on conservative Christian principles and Civil Rights. He is a columnist for Think Magazine, where he writes articles describing and applying the Christian history or our nation, "America's Faith: Silent No More".

 

It is with this strong Christian background and dedication to the church and our country, through service, he invites you on a journey to reclaim America. Andy's track, The Faith of our Founders will be available later this year. Andy is married to Kelcy Laine (Walker) Chavarrilla and they married October 19, 2007, they have three children Kiley (4) and Kaden (3) and their newest addition Keilani born 12-12-12. 

 

 

Dear Friend, 

We're very excited to be announcing the Rebuilding Faith Rally, scheduled for June 26, 2014 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This rally will focus on our nation's turn from biblical principles with regards to the family, specifically in reference to abortion and homosexuality. Andy Chavarrilla and I will be speaking on these matters that are crucial to the foundation of any nation. Additionally, the rally will feature other faithful men who will be speaking on these matters of morality along with politicians who will be telling us about the fight for the sanctity of life and marriage. 

Why June 26th? We chose that date for a very specific reason. If you'll recall, it was that day less than two months ago when the Supreme Court gave their decisions in support of gay marriage, striking down the Defense of Marriage Act and denying the case for California's Proposition 8. On the one year anniversary of that decision, we're going to be in Washington speaking out against homosexuality, gay marriage, and abortion to show that people in our nation still fear God and want our leaders to seek His paths. 

What can you do? First, you can pray. Pray that this event will open eyes, ears, and hearts to God's message for all people, but especially our country and its leaders. Pray that we will reach as many people as possible with God's truth about morals and following Him. Second, you can help us get the word out. Go to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/focuspressinc and share the information about the Rebuilding Faith Rally and forward this email to any of your friends and family who are interested in restoring biblical faith in America. We want people to know about it, get excited about it, pray about it, and consider making efforts to attend - which is the final thing you can do to help. Please consider taking the time to be in Washington next June. You won't regret it, as it's never a bad thing to make it known that you stand for God's truth and won't back down. 

For more details on the Rebuilding Faith Rally 2014, see the information below.

Thank you, and God bless, 

Brad Harrub, Ph.D.
Mission

It is no secret that our nation no longer has a moral compass, as we watch a dramatic increase in moral decline in our country. Last year alone our culture did more to push God out of our nation than ever before. As of 2013 we sit at 25% of our republic having legalized an abomination to God [homosexual marriage]. Consider for a moment that we now reside in a country that condones same-sex marriage but has made it incredibly easy to get a divorce-to destroy the institution that God Himself fashioned. In most states it's easier to get out of a marriage than it is to get out of a cell phone contract. Why does that matter? It matters because if you want to destroy a nation you start with the home. 

 

Not only has marriage taken detrimental blows in the culture war but life itself is under attack. From 1963 to 2013 birth rate for unwed girls (ages 15-19) have gone up 200%. Why is this figure significant? It's significant because in this same group pregnancies themselves have gone up 553%. But how could that be? Those numbers don't add up. The numbers don't work because of one other year-1973-the year of Roe Vs. Wade legalized abortion in our nation.  Last year many battles were fought to end late term abortion in various states. And we clearly learned one thing from those events. We learned the devil is clearly at work. For example, during protests in Austin, Texas earlier this year a group of pro-choice supporters chanted, "Hail Satan," as advocates for life gathered at the state capitol. The adversary has made his presence known all too well in our nation.

 

Rebuilding Faith is a modern plea of Isaiah 6:8. Will we answer? Brad Harrub and Andy Chavarrilla have worked hard in their respective areas of ministry and have decided to join forces and lead the battle to spread the gospel to our nation and its leaders. Our nation was founded on the principles of the Bible and morals of Jesus Christ. Our founders believed that our constitution would only work for a moral people. We are in a culture war, and like it or not, the soul of our nation and the souls of her people are at stake! We can turn this around, but we, too, must be willing to answer, "Here am I send me!"

 

Join us in our efforts to Rebuild Faith and Rebuild America!

Goals

Educate

The goal to educate is key to the success of this ministry. For too long we as Christians have been silent regarding the things taking place in our nation. This has led to a severe lack of knowledge to key issues that will ultimately have an effect on the church. Christians need to be informed and understand what is going on around them. Every morning parents send their children out into the culture war-many not even realizing the battle going on in their own communities. The prophet Hosea once observed, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" (Hosea 4:6). We are convinced if we do not learn from history then we are bound to repeat it.As Christians we are encouraged to "study" and show ourselves approved before God (I Timothy 2:15). It's time Christians get educated!

 

Empower

The goal to empower springs from the goal to educate. As the adage states, "Knowledge is Power." This is especially true of Godly knowledge. Teaching both what is going on in our nation and what Scripture says about these issues will help us to make decisions based on the will of God rather than an emotional response.The Bible records the example of a nation going to ruin but is able to turn around with knowledge of God's word during the time of King Josiah, 2 Kings 22. How many times have you heard Christians say: What can we do about it? This series will equip Christians with real tools to help affect their communities. Secondly, we will empower the church by helping draft petitions and bills that will be presented to our national and state leaders to preserve our Christian values. Isn't it time Christians show the convictions of their faith?

 

Encourage

Our goal to encourage will be pivotal as we strive to educate and empower the church. With the devil on the attack it is easy to see his effect on our nation. It seems the more work he accomplishes the less Christians want to do. Many Christians have become apathetic because it seems the devil has won the fight. So we have set out to encourage and remind the church the battle is not ours, it is Gods and with Him we will be victorious. We urge Christians to remember, that "no weapon formed against us will prosper" (Isaiah 54:17). It's time we give our people and our culture hope-hope in Christ!