A Conference for Parents
October 25, 2025 9:00am
Address: Valley Community Baptist Church, 590 West Avon Rd, Avon, CT US 06001
"Wonderfully Made"
Equipping parents on issues of gender, sexuality, and identity
Cultural viewpoints on gender, sexuality, and identity are changing faster than ever. How can we as parents help navigate our kids on these important issues?
"Wonderfully Made” is a one-day conference for parents on Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at Valley Community Baptist Church. Hear from a wide range of experts on these issues from a wide range of biblical, medical, and education experts -- pastors, doctors, ministry leaders, and school educators. The goal is to better equip parents and guardians to shepherd their children in navigating issues of identity, sexuality and gender.
The conference cost is just $10. Click the button above to register!
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
8:30-9 a.m. – Check-In
9 a.m. – Welcome/Prayer/Schedule for Morning/Q&A Process
9:10 a.m. – Theological and Biblical Perspective (Rob O’Neal)
9:30 a.m. - Video: “What’s Going On”
9:40 a.m. – History of Today’s Movement (Mark Buchanan)
9:55 a.m. – Video: “The Evidence Base for ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ “
10:05 a.m.– Overview of “Gender-Affirming Care” – Alternatives, Combatants (Mark Buchanan)
10:15 a.m. – Break
10:25 a.m. – Panel #1: Medical Response (Mark Buchanan/, Paul Sullivan, Brian Rooney, Sharon Ponzani)
10:45 a.m. – Panel #2: The Schools (Ginny Conn, Bryan Demanby, Jenn Mizia, College Students)
11:10 a.m. - Panel #3: Society and Institutions (Leah Clark, Cassy Dubios)
11:30 a.m. - Building a Framework for Gender and Sexuality in Your Kids (Brandon Sanford)
11:40 a.m. - Tools and Allies/What Happens When Crisis Hits (Mark Buchanan, Brian Rooney, Brandon Sanford)
11:55 a.m. – Evaluation/Survey
Noon - Dismissal