Dan Smithwick
Founder & President of Nehemiah Institute — Author of The PEERS Test & PILLARS Study Course
After a 20-year career with AT&T, Dan founded a private foundation called Nehemiah Institute in 1986. In 1988 Dan authored the PEERS Test, a worldview assessment program designed to reveal an individual’s worldview on politics, economics, education, religion, and social issues (PEERS). The PEERS Test and Nehemiah’s worldview training materials have received critical acclaim and support from many high profile organizations.
In 1997, Dan authored a worldview study course called PILLARS complimenting the PEERS assessment program. Dan has made many radio guest appearances including Point of View, Issues in Education, Southwest Radio Church, Sam Sorbo Show, and Reasons for Faith.
Dan also serves on the Executive Council of the Coalition on Revival Ministries (COR), a ministry providing world-class theological studies for churches and Christian education institutions and is also a member of the Steering Committee for its sister organization, the International Church Council Project.
Dan has taught in a private Christian school, served as board member of two Christian schools and helped start a K-12 school. Dan currently serves on the board of a new one-year college located near Cincinnati, OH., www.christendombiblecollege.org.
Dan and his wife Jean reside in Sarasota, FL.
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Case For America
As we celebrate 250 years of America, there is a need to make the case once again for this country.
High and Low
If you look at the American economy, you see a high and a low. The stock market is at a record high, while consumer sentiment is at the lowest ever measured.
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Support the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act
The abortion pill harms women and kills unborn children. Congress must act.
Contact Congress About the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025
Congress needs to get the job done, not run away from work.