Because of its reputation as a strong supporter of evangelical ministries around the world, the Parker Foundation is visited by Christian leaders of national and international impact. In an effort to “share the wealth” of these visiting leaders with the broader Richmond Christian community,the Parker Foundation annually sponsors the Faith Leaders Forum.

The purpose of the Faith Leaders Forum is threefold: 1) to inform Christians about critical issues; 2) to encourage local ministries and Christian workers, and; 3) to facilitate collaboration and unity among local ministries.

Through these free presentations, the Foundation aims to educate, edify, and encourage local believers of all backgrounds, and to advance the effectiveness of Richmond's ministry community. The Foundation enthusiastically seeks opportunities to convene believers from around the Richmond Virginia community to consider thoughtful approaches to advancing the Gospel in our world today.

Past events have included the following speakers:

	Tim Keller, Senior Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church located in New York City spoke on April 18, 2006 on "A Call to the Church of Richmond". You may hear the talk given by Rev. Keller at: http://www.thirdpres.org/new/learn_adult_faith.html
	Bob Lupton, Christian community developer and entrepreneur, and founder of FCS Urban Ministries, spoke November 29, 2005 on the topic, "Return Flight: Atlanta Real Estate Developer Invests His Life in Urban Communities."
	Rob Bell, teaching pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church, spoke on Thursday, December 9, 2004 at 7 p.m. on "REACHING THE MTV GENERATION WITH THE GOSPEL."
	Dr. Baehr, noted film critic and Publisher of Movieguide, spoke May 6, 2004 on "HOLLYWOOD LOVES YOU & HAS A PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE: An industry insider discusses the good, bad and ugly about film".
	Maggie Gallagher, founder of Institute for Marriage and Public Policy, spoke Thursday, February 12, 2004.
	Gary Haugen, president, CEO and founder of The International Justice Mission.  "A Man With A Justice Mission."  A beltway lawyer's journey from Harvard to Rwanda, to the world's darkest slums, sweatshops and brothels -- all in Jesus' name.  November 20, 2003.
	Bob Muzikowski - founder of the Near North Little League in Chicago's notorious Cabrini-Green housing project, and author of "Safe At Home".  February 20, 2003.
	Patrick Morley -  President, Man in the Mirror Ministries, May 25, 2002.
	David Aikman -  CEO of Gegrapha, Inc., February 25, 2002.
	Ambassador Bob Seiple - President of Institute for Global Engagement, November 20, 2001.
	Wolfgang Fernandez, Director of Emerging Generation Global Ministry, DAWN Ministries, April 25, 2001.
	Clarke Forsythe, Esq. - President of Americans  United for Life, February 13, 2001.
	Dr. John Kilner - Director of The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity, December 6, 2000
	Josh McDowell - President of Josh McDowell Ministries, September 14, 2000.