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Jonathan Lewis
Bio, Presentation Descriptions, and Speaking Schedule

	Jonathan Lewis, 26, is a homeschool graduate—and glad of it! Homeschooling parents (especially moms) need regular affirmation and encouragement that homeschooling really works. As a homeschool graduate, Jonathan is convinced that Christian home education is the best approach to life and learning available to families today. Writing and speaking from his graduate’s perspective, Jonathan’s mission is to convey a message of hope and vision to homeschoolers everywhere. Taught at home from the last nine weeks of his first grade year through his completion of high school, Jonathan now serves as the editor of Home School Enrichment Magazine, a national Christian publication dedicated to equipping parents to teach their children at home successfully and joyfully! Home School Enrichment has won praise from leaders in the homeschooling community, as well as numerous homeschool moms all across the United States. In his role as editor, Jonathan has had the opportunity to interact with homeschoolers from across the country, further reinforcing his conviction that homeschooling really works! Jonathan says, “I believe God is doing an incredible work through the ordinary moms and dads who have chosen the path of Christian home education. Like Esther in the Old Testament, I believe God has raised up the Christian homeschooling movement at this point in history to fulfill a special purpose. Who knows what the future may hold as more and more parents begin taking their responsibility seriously to train the next generation? Ordinary homeschooling moms and dads are the unseen world changers of our generation.” Jonathan is excited about what God is doing through the modern homeschooling movement, and is delighted to be a part of it. He looks forward to sharing his message of vision and hope with homeschoolers across the nation!
Contact Information
Phone:	(800) 558-9523
US Mail:	Home School Enrichment ATTN: Jonathan Lewis PO Box 163 Pekin, IL 61555
Email:	jonathan@HomeSchoolEnrichment.com
Website:	www.HomeSchoolEnrichment.com
Honorarium
Jonathan’s passion is to encourage and equip the Christian homeschooling community, and is willing to speak to groups of virtually any size. He is willing to negotiate fees and travel expenses based on the size, location, and needs of your specific group. Booth space is always appreciated, but can also be negotiated. Above all, Jonathan desires to be fair and reasonable, and is willing to be flexible in order to minister to your group.
References
• CHEF homeschool convention in St. Charles, Missouri, June 2008. • Interviewed by Kevin Swanson for the February 3rd, 2009 edition of Generations Radio. • APACHE homeschool convention in Peoria, Illinois, March 2009 • Author of a number of articles about homeschooling. What Others Are Saying: “. . . a very intelligent, well-spoken young man, and I think a good representation of the product of what homeschooling can do.” -Kevin Swanson - homeschool author, speaker, and host of Generations Radio “Jonathan Lewis brings a fresh perspective to homeschool families. Successfully completing high school at home, Jonathan has a heart to minister to homeschoolers everywhere with his perspective as a homeschool graduate. We have been speaker coordinators for several years and are excited to see Jonathan sharing his experience and wisdom with other homeschooling families. His sessions were well-received at the 2009 APACHE conference, eliciting comments such as, ‘Interesting information,’ ‘good material,’ and ‘fun to listen to.’ We highly recommend Jonathan for your convention, and believe he will be greatly appreciated by your attendees as he shares about home education from a new angle.” -Manuel & Deanne Crawford - Speaker Coordinators for APACHE “Jonathan’s passion is to encourage and gently challenge parents—from the perspective of a homeschool graduate. Jonathan Lewis is an inspiring ‘success story,’ a homeschool grad who has gone on to participate in his family’s publishing business. His presentations are sprinkled with recollection and appreciation of the many sacrifices that his parent-teachers made, as they learned the process of educating themselves. Focused, poised and practical. I heartily endorse Jonathan as a speaker on the varied issues with which he has personal experience.” -Dale Mason - father of four homeschool graduates
Jonathan Lewis Presentations (Click any presentation to see description.) The Socialization Deception: Redefining the Debate Another Generation After Them: Passing On the Vision for Christian Home Education The Homeschooler’s Manifesto: Finding Strength in Our Convictions Home Business for Homeschoolers Homeschoolers: Ordinary World Changers Why I’m Glad to be a Homeschool Graduate! The Socialization Deception: Redefining the Debate No question is asked more frequently of homeschooling parents than the ever-popular, “What about socialization?” For years we’ve been answering that question . . . the wrong way. In too many cases, we’ve surrendered to the world’s system of values out of fear and intimidation, without even bothering to stop long enough to think about what we’re doing. In this provocative presentation, homeschool graduate Jonathan Lewis will challenge your thinking and invite you to take a critical look at this whole issue of socialization. You’ll come away with a better understanding of how the world thinks about socialization and how we’ve been needlessly surrendering to the world’s views. You might even end up with a new answer to the old question, “What about socialization?” (Return to Presentation List) Another Generation After Them: Passing On the Vision for Christian Home Education Up to 88% of children from Christian homes who attend public school end up abandoning the church by the time they graduate from high school. On the other hand, over 90% of homeschool graduates continue in the faith of their parents. The implication? There’s no vehicle more effective in passing the faith of the parents on to the next generation than the homeschooling lifestyle. However, if we want to launch a multi-generational legacy of faith, then we must not only pass our faith on to our children, but also the vision for Christian home education. After all, if our grandchildren aren’t being taught at home, then we’re in danger of winning only a single generation spiritual victory. In this practical session, homeschool graduate Jonathan Lewis shares specific strategies parents can implement to propel their vision into the next generation. (Return to Presentation List) The Homeschooler’s Manifesto: Finding Strength in Our Convictions Our convictions define us, and help give us strength to persevere in times of trial. Where conviction falters, commitment wavers. But teaching your children at home is too vital an undertaking to ever waver or consider giving up. If you want your commitment to home education to be above the eroding waves of question and doubt, come along with homeschool graduate Jonathan Lewis as he lays out a comprehensive philosophy of Christian home education. This session is dedicated to helping each of us forge strong convictions that will fire our resolve, strengthen our vision, and inspire us, with God’s help, to never give up, never give in, never surrender, never quit! (Return to Presentation List) Home Business for Homeschoolers Many homeschooling families are interested in having a home business. After all, having a family-based enterprise offers many potential blessings—financial freedom, increased flexibility, greater availability to your family, and the opportunity to give your children real-life learning opportunities as they work alongside their parents. But what is it really like? What are the dangers and pitfalls? Are there valid reasons why a family shouldn’t pursue a home business? The Lewis family has years of entrepreneurial experience behind them, and they have personally experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly. Come hear Jonathan Lewis as he shares an honest look at home business for homeschoolers. (Return to Presentation List) Homeschoolers: Ordinary World Changers Do you ever feel unimportant and insignificant because all you do is stay at home with your kids? Do you sometimes wonder if you could find more fulfillment out in the “real world,” climbing the career ladder? With the world constantly bombarding us with the message that being a full-time, stay-at-home mom is a waste of time, it can be tempting to begin believing the lie. But homeschool graduate Jonathan Lewis believes that every homeschool mom has the potential to be a world changer. Come have your vision for homeschooling rekindled as Jonathan shares why ordinary homeschool moms and dads are the unseen world changers of our generation. (Return to Presentation List) Why I’m Glad to be a Homeschool Graduate! What does a homeschool graduate think of home education? Come find out! In this inspiring presentation, homeschool graduate Jonathan Lewis shares the reasons why he’s delighted to count himself among the ranks of the homeschooled. Have you ever wondered if you’re ruining your child’s life by homeschooling? Have you ever been tempted to throw your hands up in frustration and put your child on the Big Yellow School Bus the next time it rumbles by your door? Have you ever wondered if homeschooling can produce normal, well-rounded adults? If so, you need this presentation! Come be encouraged as a real-life homeschool graduate talks about the incredible blessings of the homeschooling lifestyle! (Return to Presentation List)