Spring Banquet

About Dr. Kathy Koch, PhD

Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced cook) and her ministry, Celebrate Kids, Inc., are dedicated to inspiring parents, grandparents, and those who work with children, teens, and young adults to celebrate kids the way Jesus did and still does, and to nurture them to develop a convinced identity in Jesus Christ.

Dr. Kathy’s influence is renowned, impacting parents, educators, and children through her compelling keynote addresses, workshops, and spiritual engagements for churches, schools, and organizations. Kirk Cameron chose her to be an expert in two documentary movies, and her articulate discussions are frequently featured on platforms like Focus on the Family, Moody Radio, and the American Association of Christian Counselors.

Dr. Kathy has written 7 books for Moody Publishers. She earned a PhD in reading and educational psychology from Purdue University and was a professor, coach, teacher, and school board member all before founding Celebrate Kids. Her most important identity is being a follower of Jesus Christ, and she has woven her deep love for Jesus and her commitment to glorifying God into the fabric of her mission.

Past Banquet Speakers

Foothills Community Christian School has a long-standing tradition of bringing prominent speakers to Great Falls each spring as part of our annual Spring Banquet and fundraiser.  
 

Gary Bauer                        American Politician

Meadowlark Lemon          Harlem Globetrotter

Mike Trout                        Focus on the Family Co-Host

Florence Littauer             Christian Author and Public Speaker

Steve Largent                   Professional Football Player

Dave Dravecky                  Professional Baseball Player

Guy Doud                          Nationally Acclaimed Christian Teacher

Kurt Warner                       Professional Football Player

Oliver North                      U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel (appeared in 2009 and 2017)

John Morgan                     Comedian and George Bush Impersonator

Dan Wilson                       Professional Baseball Player

Russell O’Quinn                Fighter Pilot

Mike Huckabee                 Former Arkansas Governor

Bobby Bowden                 College Football Coach

Tim Tebow                        Professional Football Player 

Jase & Missy Robertson    Duck Dynasty Reality TV Series

Dr. Ben Carson                  Neurosurgeon and Presidential Candidate

Chad Williams                   US Navy Seal and author

Benjamin Watson             Author and Professional Football Player

T.C. Stallings                     Actor and Author

Trey Gowdy                       Fox News Contributor, Former South Carolina Congressman and Federal Prosecutor

Benham Brothers             Best Selling Authors, Entrepreneurs, and Professional Baseball players

Kevin Sorbo                       Actor and Author

Kayleigh McEnany           Former White House Press Secretary,  Author, Co-Host Fox News Outnumbered

Tim & Elisabeth Hasselbeck  NFL Football Player and Popular TV personality and author

Eric Metaxas                    Best Selling Author and Speaker

David A.R. White              Actor, Author and Producer