Tuesday, September 8
11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Student Ministry Building, Plano Campus
Guest Speaker: James Vilade, Founder of Keeper of the Game Foundation and Head Baseball Coach at Prestonwood Christian Academy
James Vilade is the Founder of Keeper of the Game Foundation, a foundation built to provide athletes with disabilities and special needs unique baseball experiences that foster the growth and their love of baseball. Keeper of The Game promotes programs which allow these athletes to play, watch, and experience baseball at a very personal level, all done with a focus on advancing servant leadership.
James currently serves as the Head Baseball Coach at Prestonwood Christian Academy. In his first season at PCA, he led the Lions to the state championship. His Lions team captured its second Texas state championship this past May. This was PCA’s second state title in five seasons and third in 25 years.
Prior to PCA, Coach Vilade worked in professional and college baseball, coaching for the Texas Rangers and scouting for the Miami Marlins.
In 11 seasons as a head coach at University of Dallas and University of Texas at Tyler, he compiled a career record of 348-117. His .748 career winning percentage makes him one of the winningest coaches in the history of NCAA baseball and the second-winningest coach in the history of NCAA baseball in Texas.
During his career, he has been honored by the Texas State House of Representatives, the University of Texas System, the University of Dallas, the NCAA, and the Boys & Girls Club of America. He has received the United States Presidential Gold Service Award and the North Texas Autism Association Angel Award for his advocation and support for those with autism.
Veterans, Gold Star families, and patriots are invited to attend this complimentary luncheon.
Tuesday, July 14
11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Student Ministry Building, Plano Campus
Guest Speaker: Janna Bowman, Executive Director of the Center for Faith – U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Janna Bowman leads the Department of Veterans Affairs’ efforts to ensure veterans have access to faith-based resources, safeguard religious liberty, and integrate faith communities into the broader continuum of care and support. She advances the Secretary’s priorities by strengthening partnerships across federal, state and local faith offices, national faith-based organizations, houses of worship and community leaders. Through coordinated outreach, including national and hosted events and weekly webinars, she connects veterans and faith leaders nationwide to expand engagement and support.
Veterans, Gold Star families, and patriots are invited to attend this complimentary luncheon.
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