Christian boarding schools and wilderness programs for troubled teen boys and girl, located in Georgia.

Shepherd’s Hill Academy & License to Parent

Ministry Events

March 30, 31, 2012 & April 1, 2012 – Shepherd’s Hill Academy Annual Spring Parent and Sibling Conference on the Campus of SHA.  Staff, Parents and Siblings of our students will join together to have a weekend Full of Fun, Food, and Fellowship!


October 7, 8, 9, 2011 – Shepherd’s Hill Academy will host the Annual Fall Parent Conference on the Campus of SHA.  Parents will attend training workshops and roast marshmallows around the campfire with their kids.  Food, fun and fellowship will be had by all!


American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) 2011 World Conference Exhibition in Nashville, TN – September 28, 2011 – October 1, 2011


Thursday, September 8, 2011, 12:30 pm EST – License To Parent with Trace Embry will host Representatives Sam Black or Luke Gilkerson from Covenant Eyes Monitoring and Accountability Software Company. Learn how to protect your family with this Internet Safety & Online Integrity service.


Thursday, September 1, 2011, 12:30 pm EST – License To Parent with Trace Embry will host guest Dr. David Barton, the Founder and President of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage.


Thursday, August 18, 2011, 12:30 pm EST – License To Parent with Trace Embry will host Guest, Tullian Tchividjian, a grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham, and Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and the author of several books including: “Surprised by Grace” and “God’s Relentless Pursuit of Rebels.”


Thursday, August 11, 2011, 12:30 pm EST – License To Parent with Trace Embry will host Guest, Joe Dallas, the Founder & Director of Genesis Counseling, a ministry for sexual addiction recovery and homosexuality.  He is the author of “The Game Plan,” and “The Men’s 30-Day Strategy for Attaining Sexual Integrity.” Topic: “Porn and Its Effects on the Family”


Thursday, August  4, 2011, 12:30 pm EST License To Parent with Trace Embry will host Guest Ken Ham, Founder & President of Answers in Genesis and the Creation Museum.  They will discuss Mr. Ham’s new book “Already Compromised” & the re-building of Noah’s Ark on the “Ark Encounter” project.


Friday, July 22, 2011 Filming of Shepherd’s Hill Academy, Director – Trace Embry for the “Captivated” documentary.   “Captivated the Movie”  is an eye-opening documentary directed by Colin Gunn on the challenges and snares of the electronic media, and the growing concerns of how it affects our culture.


Thursday, June 30, 2011, 12:30 pm EST – License To Parent with Trace Embry will host Guest, Mark Gregston, founder of Heartlight Ministries (a residential counseling center for teens), and is the host of the popular radio program, Parenting Today’s Teens, heard on over 2,500 radio station.  Mark has also authored several books to help parents prepare for and survive the often-turbulent teen years.  Topic:  “The Lesbian Epidemic in Jr. High”


Friday, June 24, 2011 – Trace Embry is interviewed by Ryan Dobson of Grounded Radio. Ryan is the son of Dr. James Dobson, Founder of Focus on the Family. They discuss “Effective Parenting” and challenges teens face.


Thursday, June 23, 2011, 12:30 pm EST – License To Parent with Trace Embry will host Guest, Stuart McAllister, of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries where he served as the International Director and now as the Vice-President for Training and Special Projects.  He is an Associate Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University (Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics).  Topic:  “Practical Apologetics”


Thursday, June 16, 2011, 12:30 pm EST – License To Parent with Trace Embry will host Guest, Dr. Jim Garlow, author, communicator, commentator, historian, cultural observer, and Senior Pastor of Skyline Wesleyan Church in San Diego, CA.  Topic:  “Same Sex Relations”


Thursday, May 26, 2011, 12:30 pm EST – License To Parent with Trace Embry will host Guest, Stuart Shephard from Citizenlink. Citizenlink is an affiliate of Focus on the Family. Stuart Shepard is senior director of media for CitizenLink and host of Family News in Focus.


Thursday, April 28, 2011, 12:30 pm EST – License To Parent with Trace Embry will host Guest, Chip Ingram, founder of Living on the Edge Ministries.  For more than 25 years, Chip has been a pastor, author, teacher, and coach.  Our discussion topic with Chip Ingram is titled “Effective Parenting in a Defective World.”  Be sure to listen!


Thursday, April 28, 2011 – Trace Embry addresses a Home Group Speaking Engagement at Grove Level Baptist Church in Maysville, GA.


Thursday, April 21, 2011, 12:30 pm EST – License To Parent with Trace Embry will host Guest,  John Stonestreet who is author of the book “Making Sense of Your World:  A Biblical Worldview.”   John also works directly with Chuck Colson’s Prison Fellowship Ministry and is the host of their radio program entitled “The Point.”


Thursday, April 14, 2011, 12:30 pm EST – License To Parent with Trace Embry will host a Special Guest, Dr. Chapman “Chap” Clark, Vice Provost for Regional Campuses and Masters Programs and Professor of Youth, Family, and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary.


Thursday, April 7, 2011, 12:30 pm EST – License To Parent with Trace Embry will host a Special Guest, Mr. Ryan Dobson. The topic will be: Peer Pressure.  Be sure to Listen!


Monday, March 7, 2011 & Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Trace Embry, Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd’s Hill Ministries leads two workshops at the Christian Camp and Conference Association Section Meeting for the Carolinas and Virginias.  The workshops are scheduled for Monday, March 7th at 4pm EST (“Teens and Overexposure to Stimuli”) and Tuesday, March 8th at 9am EST (“The Effects of Music and Media on Today’s Youth Culture”).


Thursday, March 3, 2011, 12:30 pm EST – License To Parent with Trace Embry will host a Special Guest, Dr. Freda Bush. Dr. Bush is a co-author with Joe S. McIlhaney, MD of the book “Hooked: New Science on How Casual Sex is Affecting Our Children.”


Saturday, February 26 – March 1, 2011 - National Religious Broadcaster Convention & Exposition in Nashville, TN.  Learn more about this exciting event at http://nrbconvention.org/ or the NRB website at http://nrb.org/


Thursday, February 24, 2011, 12:30 pm EST – License To Parent with Trace Embry will host a Special Guest, Mr. Israel Wayne.  Mr. Wayne is a well known publisher and speaker.  The topic will be:  Education from a Biblical Worldview Perspective. You can learn more by going to his website at http://christianworldview.net/


Monday, February 21, 2011, 8:00 pm EST – Watch Trace Embry and other Shepherd’s Hill Ministries staff on “NiteLine”  WGGS 16.  You’ll enjoy hearing more about God’s amazing grace in the lives of our current and alumni students/families as well as our teachers and counselors, and you’ll hear how He wants to work in your life too.


Thursday, February 17, 2011, 12:30 pm EST – License To Parent with Trace Embry will host a Special Guest, Dr. Marv Penner. Dr. Penner is the author of the book “Hope and Healing for Kids Who Cut.” The topic will be: Teenagers & the Cutting Phenomenon. How to parent this epidemic? You can learn more at his website at http://allaboutyouth.ca


Thursday, February 10, 2011, 12:30 pm EST –   License To Parent with Trace Embry will host a Special Guest, Dr. Walt Mueller, Founder & President, of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding.  Dr. Mueller has worked with teenagers and their parents for thirty years.  There is a wealth of information on their website for Parents.  http://cpyu.org.  You can hear the podcast at License To Parent.  Or listen live at Christian Talk 660.


Thursday, February 3, 2011, 8:00 – 10:00 pm EST.  Join Trace Embry and several other members of the Shepherd’s Hill Ministry team on WBPI-TV 49′s “Club 36″ in Augusta.  “Club 36″ can be viewed over the internet on their LIVE online stream by going to http://www.watchmenchristiantv.com and clicking on WATCH ONLINE.


Friday, January 21, 2011 – Special onsite visit from the Winshape Wilderness Team. Visit Winshape Wilderness website click here.


Thursday, January 20, 2011, 12:30pm EST – License To Parent with Trace Embry will interview Dr. Archibald Hart. Trace and Dr. Hart will discuss Dr. Hart’s new book “Sleep: It Does a Family Good.” Learn more about Dr. Hart’s book at The Hart Institute. You can hear the podcast at License To Parent. Or listen live at Christian Talk 660.


Monday, January 17, 2011, 7 – 9 p.m. EST. Trace Embry will share the story of Shepherds Hill Ministries on Atlanta Live TV. Watch it Live, click here.


Saturday, January 8, 2011 – 5th Annual Private School Expo sponsored by WNIV, 104.7, The FISH. Held at the Mall of Georgia. Learn more at their website, click here.


Tuesday, January 4, 2011, 11:00am EST – Trace Embry will interview with David Yanez of Rev Media Network. Listen Live at http://www.revmedianetwork.com.


Thursday, December 16, 2010 – Shepherd’s Hill Academy & Wilderness Program Winter Graduation


Friday – Monday, November 19 – 22, 2010 – National Youth Workers Convention in Nashville, TN. You can learn more at their website http://www.nywc.com/


Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, 11/5/10 through 11/7/10 – Fall Parent Conference at Shepherd’s Hill Academy Campus!  This is going to be a great time with Parents reuniting with their kids for fun filled events at SHF!!!


Friday, 10/29/10 – Chapel Service, Guest Speaker, Rob Mitchell. Learn more about Rob at this website http://www.rbmitchell.com/.  Check out Rob’s book where he reveals his life story  http://www.castawaykid.com/Behind/theAuthor/tabid/64/Default.aspx.


Thursday, 10/21/10 – Salem Atlanta’s WNIV Presents its 8th Annual Pastor’s Appreciation Brunch at the Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, GA.


Tuesday, 10/19/10 – Greenville Connect Luncheon Sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ, held at the First Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC.


Thursday, 10/14/10 – Shepherd’s Hill Academy Open House for the Community – Pastors, Churches, Businesses. Event Times: 9:00am – 3:00pm. A fun filled day at the Farm. Take a Tour of our campus. Special Presentations at 11:00 & 1:00. Food & Drinks throughout the day. If we missed you, we’ll see you next year!


Wednesday, 10/6/10 – Speaking Engagement – Trace Embry will share the vision of Shepherd’s Hill Ministries with the congregation of Hessville Assembly of God in Hammond, Indiana. This will take place 7:00pm (CST). You can call the Church at 219-844-5020 for more information. Or visit their website: http://www.hessvilleassembly.org/index.html


Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, 10/4/10 – 10/6/10 – 2010 NANC Conference at the First Baptist Church in Lafayette, Indiana. Shepherd’s Hill Ministries will be attending the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors conference “A Vision for the Entire Church.” You can visit their website at: https://www.nanc.org/


Monday, 10/4/10 – Trace Embry special guest on “Money Smart Radio” with Matthew Sapaula & John Heerhold.  How to Find & Live Out the Purpose in Your Live.   Listen to the Podcast here!


Sunday, 10/03/10 – Speaking Engagement – Trace Embry will share his testimony with the congregation of Living Hope Church in Merrilville, Indiana. The family at Living Hope Church is who inspired Trace to attend Toccoa Falls Bible College. This will take place at 10:00am (CST). You can call the Church at 219-769-3601 for more information. Or, visit their website: http://www.lhcweb.org/index.php


9/22/10 – 9/25/10 – American Association of Christian Counselor (AACC) Conference in Branson, MO.


8/31/10 – WATC TV 57 will be featuring Shepherd’s Hill Academy on ATLANTA LIVE on Tuesday, August 31st, 2010. The program is aired from 7-9 p.m. You can watch live on-line at: http://www.watc.tv


8/17/10 & 8/18/10 – Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) training for Shepherd’s Hill Academy staff members.


8/12/10 Trace Embry interviewed with Kevin Swanson of “Generations with Vision” radio program at http://generationswithvision.com/Broadcasts/. Click here to listen


8/16/10 Trace Embry & Walt Reed to interview on “Nightline” sometime during 8-10pm program on WGGS-TV 16 (LIVE stream) http://www.wggs16.com


Starting on 8/12/10, “License To Parent” will be syndicated on “Rev Media Network.” “License To Parent” will be streamed LIVE on http://revmedianetwork.com/live.html Thursdays at 12:30-1:00pm EST.


8/11/10, this will be a LIVE broadcast for the show “Rev Media Network.” The program starts at 3pm EST. Trace Embry will be interviewed at 3:30pm EST. You can listen LIVE at the station site http://revmedianetwork.com/live.html Radio Channel 1. To listen later, the program will be available after 5pm EST at www.revmedianetwork.com. It will be in a player titled “Listen to today’s Midwatch Show.”


7/29/10 Trace Embry of Shepherd’s Hill Academy on “Your Carolina” with Jack & Kimberly, Channel 7, Greenville, SC – Does your troubled teen need extra help with discipline, academics, or both? Do you need help getting them back on track? This Christian Boarding School is a year long wilderness program that helps troubled teens realize their life goals by using consistent biblical principles and lots of loving guidance.


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