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QUESTION #4: Why are you committed to the mission and vision of the American Pastors Network? Answer: Dave Kistler: “I'm committed to the mission of the American Pastors' Network because… more can be accomplished in a united effort than can be accomplished singularly....

QUESTION #1: Please tell us how you heard of your son’s death and how events unfolded following that fateful event. Answer: Burton Kephart: “…when I walked in the house that night, it was a Thursday night at 10:00. The red light was blinking on the answering machine....

QUESTION #2: How did the idea of your book “Proven in Battle” about Jonathon’s life, come about? Answer: Burton Kephart: “…Eleven months after Jonathan's death, we were at Arlington National Cemetery as a family. For the first time in the history of our nation they...

QUESTION #3: When you heard the breaking news recently about a Congresswoman criticizing President Trump for his phone call to a young Gold Star widow, as somebody who has gone through this difficult process, what were your thoughts of this being made public and going...

QUESTION #4: What would you like to say to somebody who’s lost a loved one? Answer: Burton Kephart: “I'm going to answer that question in this way. I'm going to say some things that people have said to us that have been a help and encouragement to us. For example, I...

QUESTION #1: With almost 30 years of law enforcement experience, do you think tougher gun control laws will solve the increased rate of homicides and violent attacks? Answer: Huascar Rivera: “…My short answer is no. I don't believe that tougher gun control laws will...

QUESTION #2: Is it dangerous to allow the average citizen to own and carry a weapon? Why or why not? Answer: Huascar Rivera: “In my experience, no it is not. The average American citizen who possesses a firearm does so for entirely legal pursuits. It's either sport,...

QUESTION #3: Do you think people should carry a concealed weapon to a public event or church service, and how can we reconcile our duty to trust the Lord while preparing to defend ourselves in the event of an attack? Answer: Huascar Rivera: “Well, certainly if someone...

QUESTION #4: Why is it important for churches to have a relationship with their local law enforcement agencies and what are some practical ways they can make this connection? Answer: Huascar Rivera: “I think one of the best things that churches could do…is to connect...

QUESTION #1: What’s dividing our nation in this generation like we've never experienced before in our history? Answer: Dave Kistler: “I think it's that we have removed God from the forefront of our thinking in the American psyche and American culture. God used to be...