Every year, hundreds of leaders receive training from Patriot Academy. And every year that number is increasing! Through email updates, our social media, and the Patriot Press, we work to keep you informed about the impact that supporters like you are having through Patriot Academy’s work.
It’s one thing for us to tell you about the impact Patriot Academy is having, and the difference it is making in the hearts and lives of America’s leaders, but it’s another thing for us to show you.
And what better way than through the testimony of the students themselves.
What first got you interested in Patriot Academy?
Rick Green’s emails.
Was the experience what you had expected? Why or why not?
My experience at Patriot Academy greatly exceeded my expectations. I had nothing to compare it to so I was overwhelmed by how amazing it was!
Has Patriot Academy changed the direction where you see your life heading?
Patriot Academy gave me a renewed vigor to spread the Gospel as I head in the direction God has called me. Also I am more inclined to re-engage into the political realm since I swore off of it following the 2012 election cycle.
Re-engagement includes direct inputs to the politicians at the local, state and national level. Also, I do not ever just pick the candidate to vote for. I call and engage with numerous questions to see where their values lie. Their principles and values will determine how they vote on many different issues. Without Patriot Academy, I would not have had the motivation to re-engage in this way!
What particular skills did Patriot Academy teach you that you are using today?
Apologetics …. debate …. do what is right ….. stand for Truth …. don’t try to win the argument but seek TRUTH.
What opportunities and/or connections came as a result of Patriot Academy?
Patriot Academy provided me with connections with my Texas state senators and representatives. I have engaged them directly in person, on the phone, and email.
I now have an avenue to pursue things important to me and my family via bills that I wrote and argued with these reps and senators to take and pursue next legislative session. I stand prepared to argue for the bills in committee and/or on the floor.
What was the most important thing you learned at Patriot Academy?
It renewed my faith in the men and women in politics. There are many great Christians out there. There are many great Christians influencing these patriots on the front lines at the state and federal level.
I had given up on ‘politics’ and swore off party politics. If I love my country, and I do, then it is my duty to tell the politicians the truth and make positive inputs into this process. I cannot just sit back, coast, and say, “Well I did my service for 20 years in the Air Force.” No, it’s up to me to engage and participate so that I can make a difference! Patriot Academy equipped me to do just that!
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