Rooted Educator Worldview Summit '26

For over twenty years Dr. William E. (Bill) Brown led two Christian universities as President - Bryan College (1993-2003) and Cedarville University (2003-2013). He was the founding Chair of the NCAA Division II President's Council of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.

Currently, he divides his time among several initiatives. He is the Senior Fellow of Worldview and Culture at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He also directs the Colson Fellows Program. He serves as the Scholar in Residence for the Youth Pastor's Summit Until 2020, He served as the Senior Executive of FORM, an international technology firm with offices in Kiev, London, and Boston. Through Radical Leadership, he mentors leadership and helps universities, schools, and businesses with difficult management and personnel issues.

A nationally recognized speaker and expert in culture and worldview, Dr. Brown has written several books and more than a hundred articles for journals, magazines, encyclopedias, and newspapers. He is the author of Making Sense of Your Faith, Where Have All the Dreamers Gone? Observations from a Biblical Worldview, and Making Sense of Your World (with Gary Phillips and John Stonestreet), a book used by many colleges and universities as an introductory text to worldview/philosophical thinking. He is a member of the Society of Christian Philosophers and the Popular Culture Association. He has spoken in over 30 countries on issues related to worldviews, culture, and ethics.

Dr. Brown serves on the Board of Gordon College in Wenham, MA and of Axis in Colorado Springs, CO.

Dr. Brown is the Executive Producer and speaker for the multiple award-winning DVD series, re:View worldview study. re:View equips Christians to discern and engage contemporary culture from a Christ-centered perspective.

Dr. Brown and his wife, Lynne, have been married since 1976. They have two children – April and Alex, and four grandchildren.

Billy Hutchinson (M.Div., Christian Apologetics) is the Director of Colson Educators at the Colson Center. Before joining the Colson Center, he spent over a decade in Christian education as both a classroom teacher and an administrator, focusing on academic excellence, digital education, and the worldview formation of teachers and students.

Dr. Dan Lewis has a BA in Economics and Business Administration from Ursinus College, a Masters of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Missiology with a focus on Emerging Missional Leadership Development from Asbury Theological Seminary. Prior to joining the River Foundation in 2008, he worked with Young Life in NJ, FL, and KY for 22 years. Dan is also an adjunct professor at Asbury University’s Howard and Beverly Dayton School of Business and has served as an affiliate professor at Asbury Seminary in the Christian Leadership Department. Dan is a Colson Fellow and an ordained Anglican Church of North America Priest where he focusses a lot of his time and ministry sharing a Biblical Worldview around money, business and generosity with emerging adults.

Dr. Sean McDowell is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He connects with audiences in a tangible way through humor and stories while imparting hard evidence and logical support for viewing all areas of life through a Biblical worldview.  Sean is an Associate Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Sean is the co-host for the Think Biblically podcast, which is one of the most popular podcasts on faith and cultural engagement.

Sean still teaches one high school Bible class, which helps give him exceptional insight into the prevailing culture so he can impart his observations poignantly to fellow educators, pastors, and parents alike. Sean is listed among the top 100 apologists. He graduated summa cum laude from Talbot Theological Seminary with a double master’s degree in Theology and Philosophy. He earned a Ph.D. in Apologetics and Worldview Studies from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2014.

Sean is the author, co-author, or editor of over twenty books including The Fate of the Apostles, So The Next Generation Will Know (with J. Warner Wallace), Evidence that Demands a Verdict (with Josh McDowell), Same-Sex Marriage: A Thoughtful Approach to God’s Design for Marriage (with John Stonestreet), Is God Just a Human Invention? (with Jonathan Morrow) and Understanding Intelligent Design (with William A. Dembski).

In April 2000, Sean married his high school sweetheart, Stephanie. They have three children and live in San Juan Capistrano, California.

See www.seanmcdowell.org for Sean’s blog, articles, videos, and many other resources.

Emily Pigott serves as Vice President of Educational Resources and Student Programs at the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), leading a global portfolio spanning curriculum, professional development, assessments, and student leadership initiatives. With more than 27 years of experience in Christian education, she is passionate about equipping educators and students to lead with courage and conviction.

As a global speaker, trainer, and consultant, Emily has served thousands of educators and students worldwide, focusing on biblical worldview integration, leadership development, and transformative education. She has helped design and lead innovative, Christ-centered programs, from global student conferences to educator training experiences that inspire excellence while keeping the gospel central.

Emily holds a Master of Education from Southeastern University and is the co-author of The School of Leadership Curriculum. Married to her husband Gene for over 32 years, she is the proud mother of two sons, Joshua and Jacob. Her family enjoys exploring the outdoors, hiking, and experiencing countries and cultures around the world.

Elizabeth Urbanowicz is a follower of Jesus who is passionate about equipping kids to understand the truth of the biblical worldview. Elizabeth spent the first decade of her professional career teaching elementary students at a Christian school. After completing her M.A. in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, Elizabeth started Foundation Worldview, an organization that helps Christian adults equip children to carefully evaluate every idea and understand the truth of the biblical worldview.