Professional Training
In addition to his formal education in Government, Public Policy, and Political Management, Stephen has received extensive political training from the Leadership Institute. The Leadership Institute is a non-profit educational organization which specializes in political training for conservatives and libertarians. Stephen's training includes:
- Grassroots Activist School
- Grassroots Campaign School
- Youth Leadership School
- Political Voter Mail School
- Comprehensive Internet Activist School
- Campaign Manager School
- High-Dollar Fundraising School
- Conservative Career Workshop
Stephen has also undertaken professional training in Biblical Studies and Non-Profit Management. Training includes:
- Diploma In Biblical Counseling from Light University (Association of Christian Counselors) with a specialization in healthy sexuality and marriage and family counseling;
- The "Dimensions of the Faith" course from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary;
- The Institute of Biblical Studies at Liberty University;
- The Nonprofit Leadership Academy at Duquesne University;
- The Nonprofit Leadership and Management Course at the Soceity of Nonprofit Organizations;
- And the Adjuct Faculty Academy at the University of Virginia
Professional Certification
Stephen holds Teacher Certification with the Association of Christian Schools International. Certifications Include:
- certification as Bible Specialist
- certification as Secondary Teacher (7-12) with major in Social Sciences