These sessions will explore how faith communities can work together in ways that respect the unique role of the church while empowering local leaders to respond to real needs.
Together we will consider how the wisdom of the Psalms continues to guide communities toward justice, compassion and flourishing.

1:00 PMThe Lord Is Close to the Brokenhearted: Understanding the Needs of Those in Prison

Sheriff Phillip Miller and Dr. Andrew Baker

2:00 PMThe Lord Hears the Cry of the Hungry: Responding to Acute Malnutrition Around the World

Mark Moore and Dr. Andrew Baker

3:00 PMBlessed Is the Nation Whose God Is the Lord: Churches Responding to Community Needs

Ben O'Dell and Dr. Andrew Baker


Seminar Information

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Phillip Miller is currently in his eighth year as the elected White County Sheriff.  He began his law enforcement career in 1997 with the Bald Knob Police Department and made the move to the White County Sheriff's Office in 2001. He has served in various positions within the department prior to being elected as sheriff. Miller also oversees the White County Detention Center which has an average daily population of 350. Miller is a lifelong resident of White County where he lives with his children McKinley, Kennedy and Liam. He is a member of the Highway Church of Christ in Judsonia, Arkansas. 

 

Mark Moore is a 1990 graduate of Harding and the CEO of MANA Nutrition, a leading manufacturer of ready-to-use therapeutic food serving vulnerable children worldwide. MANA has 150 employees and generates approximately $100 million in annual revenue supplying the U.S. government and the United Nations. He is a proud supporter and co-founder of Kibo Group and a supporter of Midnight Oil Coffeehouse. He and his wife, Marnie, were missionaries in Uganda for nearly a decade. Moore holds a master’s degree from Georgetown University and a doctorate from Vanderbilt University.

 

Ben O’Dell is senior advisor at the HHS Center for Faith at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He is a recognized expert on facilitating partnerships between faith-based, philanthropic, and community organizations and government at all levels. His interest in strengthening local faith-based and community leaders and community engagement principles to religious, community and government interest has led him to develop deep relationships, knowledge and expertise on a broad range of issues from strengthening fathers and families to strategies for bringing groups together in collaborative networks. He has served at the Faith Center for more than 20 years, making him one of the longest-standing employees of any faith office across the federal government. He earned a master’s degree in organizational development and knowledge management from the School of Public Policy at George Mason University in 2007. He resides outside of Washington, D.C., with his wife, Kristin, and their two children.

 

Dr. Andrew Baker serves as director of the Office of Community Connection and leadership professor at Harding. He also serves as president of the National Christian School Association, where he works to strengthen partnerships and advance education across a global network of schools. 

Baker’s work sits at the intersection of faith, leadership and community transformation. He is passionate about building collaborative initiatives that connect universities, churches, nonprofits and governments to address real-world challenges — especially in areas of education, family strengthening and global engagement.

Dr. Baker holds a doctorate in leadership and ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and brings both academic insight and frontline experience to his work.