Minister Ronald Smith is the founder of Children Need Both Parents, Inc. Ronald Smith has lit Michigan on fire and given the equal parenting rights movement a much needed boost of energy and passion. Ronald Smith is also the author of the book "Cheated". He is someone I consider a very close friend.
The Media Coverage of the 2008 National Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids, MI was truly impressive! Four different TV News stations, 7 Radio Stations and 6 different newspaper reporters were present at this event! My husband, Robert Pedersen, was given a standing ovation for his efforts in promoting this event. It was incredible and I was so happy for him that I had to hold back my tears.
The energy level during the event was high! The breakfast and lunch was excellent! The networking was priceless! The general opinion was that this event was outstanding and we had a full room!
There were people from all over the United States! Alabama, California, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania - just to name a few. Many different orgnizations were present at this oustanding event.
Minister Ronald Smith has clearly become a nationally known advocate and leader. Special thanks for all of the work Children Need Both Parents, Inc put into this summit.
Special thanks to the sponsors of the National Fatherhood Summit: 1) Children Need Both Parents, Inc. 2) Dads and Moms of Michigan & 3) Abundant Life Ministries
View Channel 13 News Coverage Video and Robert and Angela Pedersen Interview
A short break in a very productive day. Darrick Scott-Farnsworth (right)
L-R-F-B Rep. Pearce, Rep. Jones, Rep. Hoogendyk, Bishop Durham, Ed Bartlett Rep. Stahl, Pat McElligot
Dr. Mike Ross - Michigan Family Rights Coalition
Robert and Angela Pedersen
Robert Pedersen and Dr. Stephen Walker
Judge Willie Lipscomb
Minister Ronald Smith
Senator Mark Jansen
Rep. Hoogendyk
Rep. Tom Pearce
Rep. Robert Dean
Torm Howse 
Robert and Angela Pedersen 
Darrick Scott-Farnsworth and Pat McElligot 
Rep Rick Jones 
Robin Denison - Parental Alienation Syndrome Awareness Organization and Nash
Fathers4Justice
There were numerous other speakers that we do not have pictures of yet and hope to post them here in the future!
This is the first event leading up to the 2nd Annual Family Preservation Festival in Washington, D.C.
MEDIA COVERAGE
WZZM Channel 13 News
WGVU NPR/PBS Interview
Christ's News Service - 6 different Michigan Christian radio stations.
Robert Pedersen was interviewed by Christ's News Service regarding the National Fatherhood Summit. This interview will play shortly after this event.
http://www.mlive.com/news/grpress/index.ssf?/base/news-39/1199284517190120.xml&coll=6&thispage=1
http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071230/NEWS01/712300590
and
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008801010325
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071228/NEWS01/71228001
and
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071229/NEWS01/712290311/1002/NEWS01
and self published article in Battle Creek Enquirer with picture of Robert & Angela Pedersen
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080106/NEIGHBORHOODS03/801060324
http://hollandsentinel.com/stories/122907/religion_20071229073.shtml
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=85759
http://www.wwmt.com/news/fatherhood_1345977___article.html/summit_grand.html
http://www.woodtv.com/global/story.asp?s=7581067&ClientType=Printable
http://glennsacks.com/blog/?p=1652
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/topics/Summit
LaGrange Daily News - Georgia!!
Even more media coverage of the Jan 4 2008 National Fatherhood Summit being held in Grand Rapids, MI. Tomorrow at 9:30AM Michigan time Ronald Smith will be interviewed on WGVU 1480 AM regarding the National Fatherhood Summit. You can listen live online here.
