“For years I’ve said that the time to teach Christian worldview is during the high school years. Teens are intellectually capable and many are highly motivated to understand the way the world really works. Joseph Wirtz has created a unique and effective program that teaches students Christian worldview while it trains their minds to effectively communicate and defend that worldview to others. The Cultural Commission is just the kind of program that students need before taking on the intellectual, social, and spiritual challenges of higher learning.”

~ Charles W. Colson, co-author of How Now Shall We Live? and President of Prison Fellowship Ministries

“Studies have shown that the majority of Christian students entering their first-year of college cannot intelligently defend or explain their beliefs. This inability is odds with numerous biblical admonitions including the command to “always be able to give a reason for the hope that we have.” In response to this widespread apologetic ignorance, Joseph Wirtz of The Cultural Commission has developed a unique and effective education program that encourages Christians to intellectually grapple with the ideas of the modern American culture. Joseph understands that we as Christians must study the ideas that are competing for the devotion of our young people and in response offer a reasoned defense of our faith and refutation of those that oppose it. For these reasons, I highly encourage adults and young people alike to take advantage of The Cultural Commission’s highly effective and edifying apologetic and worldview programs.”

~ Dr. Norman Geisler, President of the Southern Evangelical Seminary, Professor of Theology and Apologetics

“Our oldest son, John, attended CWIS 2004 and came home challenged, energized, humbled, and hungry for more. The Cultural Commission has an excellent program from start to finish.”

~ Hal Young, Past President of North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE)

“I am starting the school year now and today I was thinking about Math. In the past I have never looked forward to taking Math courses because, well, it’s not my strong point and I have to spend much more time with it than I do my other courses. However, since I have taken your Christian Worldview class and studied how it is so wonderful to love the Lord my God with all my mind, as well as my heart, soul and strength, I am looking forward to taking this math course! I actually would like to take Calculus now and try my best to master this subject…Striving to love the Lord with all my mind has given me a very different outlook on schoolwork. I am so much more passionate about living and learning now that I know how to give a reason for the hope that I have…Thank you Mr. Wirtz for everything that you do for us.”

~ Mary Schmidt (age 17) has attended Cultural Commission worldview enrichment activities and qualified for the national homeschool speech and debate tournament with our Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate Club

“CWIS this year was the best ever. Every year it provides new ways to defend the Faith and live a more godly life, a worship experience like no other, experience in argumentation of bills, and an extremely strong presence of the Holy Spirit that guides us throughout the week... There is nothing like CWIS. It is difficult to explain what CWIS is truly like. I guess you could call it a little taste of heaven because of the fellowship, worship, and the presence of God throughout the week.”

~ Ben O'Neill (age 15), after attending the Christian Worldview Institute for Students 2006

“The opportunity to intern with The Cultural Commission has been one of the highlights of my high school career. Through Mr. Wirtz' direction, I have increased my capacity for leadership, responsibility and human relations. The various assignments and duties presented to me have challenged me to grow and adapt to meet the changing challenges, both academically and personally. I am truly grateful for the ability that I had to learn and grow through my internship with The Cultural Commission, and would highly recommend it for any student that is looking to go further with their involvement with The Cultural Commission.”

~ David Eng, 2005-2006 High School Intern and Cultural Commission debater

“I went through an interesting experience today in one of the Community College classes and it made me think of you. I know that all of the classes I was able to take from you prepared me to be able to handle this situation. I wanted to express my gratitude… I know that I would never have been able to break down her worldview and be able to articulate a response to it. You have truly impacted my life in a positive way and I am able to apply what you have taught me and hopefully make a difference in this world for Christ. Thank you and God Bless!!”

~ Former Cultural Commission student

“What did you do with my daughter?? She went to CWIS 2006 a wavering, questioning, uncertain teen. She was seeking after the things of the flesh. She came back a different person, one who had become much more grounded in her faith. She found friends she never thought she would have. Ones who were also grounded in their faith with a true heart for God. She has a better vision for how she should live and act without following the crowd but by being true to her God. She continues to talk about her experience and is already planning to go again next year and who she can invite. Thank you for providing an environment of safety, security, challenge and growth for a generation of youth that are constantly bombarded with the lies of the culture we live in. As a Father, I can't wait for her to attend again.”

~ Parent, following Christian Worldview Institute for Students 2006

“In short, I don't think it possible [student] could have been more positive about his camp experience. He absolutely loved being at CWIS and has already begun to talk about attending next summer and how much he's looking forward to it. We eagerly anticipate it for him as well... The activities you direct have blended spiritual, intellectual, and social components in a way that has been richly rewarding (and incredibly enjoyable) for our son. We thank you and we thank the Lord for making these things available to [student].”

~ Parent, following Christian Worldview Institute for Students 2006