Family Cares 2025

Family Cares flyer – Cedar Hill Church of Christ, December 6 2025

STRONGER FAMILIES, STRONGER COMMUNITY

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Join us for Family Cares 2025, a FREE community event hosted by Cedar Hill Church of Christ. This upfilled day is designed to strengthen homes, families, and communities through powerful workshops

Why Attend?

Stronger Families, Stronger Community

Free community workshops for all ages

Powerful, faith-based speakers

Breakfast & Lunch served

Childcare provided (toddlers to teens)

Live Q&A and speaker meet & greet

Video recordings of each session available

Resource tables, giveaways, and community connections

Enjoy powerful sessions from guest speakers on technology, money management, and relationships. Families will receive practical tools, free meals, and encouragement for thriving in every area of life.

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Schedule:

Community Breakfast & Registration

8:00–9:00 AM

Enjoy a free breakfast while checking in and connecting with community members, families, and event partners.

🎥 All sessions will be recorded for later viewing.

Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Hosted by Community Care Resource Council (CCRC) in partnership with Cedar Hill Church of Christ.

Opening prayer, introductions, and event overview.

Charles Smith – “The Pros & Cons of the Internet”

10:00 AM – 10:40 AM

Charles Smith is a community educator and technology advocate who helps families understand how to balance life in a digital world. He empowers parents and youth to use online tools wisely while protecting focus and faith.

Key Focus: Digital balance, screen time management, and online responsibility.

Victor Johnson – “Financial Freedom Starts Here: Building Wealth with Purpose and Practicality”

10:45 AM – 11:20 AM

Victor Johnson brings years of experience in financial literacy and motivational speaking. His simple, action-driven strategies help families shift from fear to financial focus and create generational wealth.

Key Focus: Money mindset, budgeting, credit repair, and wealth-building habits.

James Floyd – “Building Your Financial Legacy: From Credit to Car Keys, From Renting to Wealth”

11:25 AM – 11:55 AM

James Floyd is a financial educator and mentor who simplifies the path from financial survival to ownership. His engaging talk breaks down how to improve credit, purchase assets, and plan for long-term success.

Key Focus: Credit building, car and home buying, investing for beginners.

Gary Cochran – “Hidden Treasure: Establish & Appreciate Relationships”

12:00 PM – 12:25 PM

Gary Cochran is a seasoned counselor and minister with over 30 years of experience in emotional healing and spiritual growth. His message bridges faith and psychology to help families restore connection and compassion.

Key Focus: Restoring relationships, faith-based healing, and community support.

Dr. Ericka Johnson – “Teaching Together: How Families and Educators Shape Tomorrow’s Leaders”

12:30 PM – 12:50 PM

Dr. Ericka Johnson is an educator and transformational speaker passionate about uniting parents, teachers, and community leaders. Her session focuses on partnership, communication, and leadership development in youth.

Key Focus: Family-school collaboration, student leadership, and community unity.

Youth Segment – “Creating Champions”

12:55 PM – 1:00 PM

Featuring messages from youth and teen guest speakers inspired by the Family Cares theme.

Special Guest: Travis Wortham Jr.

Travis Wortham Jr. – “Creating Monsters or Raising Champions: Guiding Youth Toward Purpose and Responsibility”

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Travis Wortham Jr. is a distinguished author, counselor, and youth advocate with over 40 years of experience in juvenile justice and mentorship. As former Associate Director of the Texas Youth Council/Texas Juvenile Justice Department, he has dedicated his life to turning at-risk youth into community leaders.

Key Focus: Youth development, family influence, and positive mentorship.

Eduardo Medellin – “Finances & Relationships" (Spanish)

Time TBD

Eduardo Medellin is the CEO of Infinity Management, a Dallas-based firm he founded in 2000. With more than 25 years of experience in business development and financial consulting, he helps families and entrepreneurs build financial confidence. His message highlights how financial wisdom strengthens families and faith-based relationships.

Key Focus: Family finances, stewardship, and faith-based growth.

Mar Butler — "From Truth to Transformation: Restoring Youth and Rebuilding Communities"

Time TBD

Mar Butler is a Dallas-based community leader and founder of TREE Leadership (Truth · Restore · Empower · Evolve), a nonprofit serving youth ages 12–25. After overcoming incarceration, he turned his life around and now helps young people and communities do the same. His TREE model guides others toward growth, healing, and purpose.

Key Focus: Youth leadership, empowerment, and community transformation.

Lunch Meet & Greet + Live Q&A

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Concurrent)

Join all speakers for a casual networking lunch.

Ask questions, connect with mentors, and enjoy fellowship while reflecting on the day’s lessons.

Meet the Speakers

Dr. Ericka Johnson

Quote: “When families and educators move in harmony, children thrive.”

Dr. Ericka Johnson is an educator and transformational leader dedicated to strengthening collaboration between families, schools, and communities. She has spent her career empowering teachers and parents to cultivate leadership, communication, and confidence in youth. Dr. Johnson’s vision centers on building harmony and purpose in every child’s educational journey.

Victor Johnson

Quote: “Transform your mindset, and your money will follow.”

Victor Johnson is a financial literacy coach, motivational speaker, and author who empowers individuals to build wealth with purpose. With more than 20 years of leadership and real-estate experience, he is known for helping people overcome financial fear through mindset transformation and consistent action. Victor’s transparent storytelling makes financial growth accessible for every stage of life.

James Floyd

Quote: “Ownership begins with understanding your worth.”

James Floyd is a respected financial educator and mentor with a focus on ownership and generational wealth. He has helped countless families understand credit, home buying, and investment basics through his teaching and community workshops. His mission is to guide others from financial survival to long-term success through knowledge and empowerment.

Gary Cochran

Quote: “Restoration starts with faith, forgiveness, and a willing heart.”

Gary Cochran is a seasoned counselor and minister with over 30 years of experience in emotional healing and spiritual development. His compassionate, faith-centered approach has helped countless individuals and families restore relationships, rebuild trust, and strengthen their emotional well-being. Gary is deeply committed to building healthy, connected communities through love and understanding.

Travis Wortham Jr.

Quote: “We can’t complain about the monsters we create if we never teach them how to be champions.”

Travis Wortham Jr. is an author, counselor, and youth advocate with more than four decades of experience in juvenile justice and rehabilitation. As the former Associate Director of the Texas Youth Council/Texas Juvenile Justice Department, he has mentored at-risk youth and guided families toward positive change. Through his nonprofit and public speaking, Travis continues to shape leaders by promoting accountability, compassion, and purpose.

Charles Smith

Quote: “Technology should connect families, not control them.”

Charles Smith is a passionate community educator and technology advocate dedicated to helping families find balance in the digital age. He has led workshops across North Texas that teach practical ways to use technology responsibly while maintaining focus, faith, and family connection. Charles brings an engaging, relatable approach that inspires both parents and youth to live intentionally online and offline.

Mar Butler

Quote: “Transformation begins with truth and ends with evolution.”

Mar Butler is a Dallas-based community leader, motivational speaker, and founder of TREE Leadership (Truth · Restore · Empower · Evolve). Drawing from his own journey of transformation, he works with youth and young adults to build leadership, restore self-worth, and create lasting community impact. Mar’s authentic story of redemption and empowerment has inspired audiences across Texas.

Eduardo Medellin

Quote: “Faith and finance work best when guided by purpose.”

Eduardo Medellin is a trusted financial and business advisor with more than 25 years of experience in small-business development. As President and CEO of Infinity Management, he has helped countless entrepreneurs grow and stabilize their companies through sound financial strategies. Based in Dallas, Eduardo combines his passion for faith, family, and financial stewardship to empower others to achieve lasting success.