Inside SoConCon 2025: What You Made Possible

Last week was a special week for the Family Policy Alliance Foundation team, as we hosted our third annual Social Conservative Policy Conference — and I want to share a little about it with you.

Known as “SoConCon,” the event has quickly become a can’t-miss national gathering for social conservative leaders. The week also marked the ninth class of FPAF’s Statesmen Academy for state legislators, as well as the annual conference for our state allies, the Family Policy Councils. It was an incredibly impactful week that you made possible through your prayers and support of this ministry.

Family Research Council President Tony Perkins and FPAF President
Craig DeRoche open SoConCon with “The State of Our Movement.”

SoConCon 2025 brought together nearly 400 leaders from 150 organizations, including state and national policy groups, lawmakers, academics, and advocates. Together, they addressed some of the most pressing cultural and policy challenges facing families and communities.

Key topics included protecting unborn life through legislation and at the ballot box, preserving parental rights, advancing educational freedom, and confronting transgender ideology and online threats to children. Leaders shared strategies for advancing these priorities at the state and federal levels, as well as within the culture and the church.

SoConCon attendees listen to Heritage Foundation’s Roger Severino in a plenary session.

Alongside SoConCon, FPAF welcomed 45 elected officials from 25 states to participate in the Statesmen Academy. The Academy now boasts 285 alumni, most of whom currently serve in state legislatures across 42 states. More than a dozen alumni participated in SoConCon and spoke to the Statesmen Academy.

At the Academy, participants received training in biblical worldview, statesmanship, and efficacious public service. They were equipped with model policies, legislative strategies, and communications tools to help them govern with integrity and conviction. Media training and mentorship from experienced Christian legislators rounded out their weeklong program.

Statesmen Academy legislators attend an equipping session.

Finally, our state Family Policy Council allies gathered for fellowship, training, mentoring and strategizing for the work ahead – whether in red, blue or purple states. The men and women who serve in these organizations are on the frontlines engaging the culture in their states, and it’s our honor to partner with them. I know they appreciate your prayers as well.

FPC leaders join in prayer over New York Families President, Jason McGuire

FPAF believes that lasting policy change begins with strong, principled leadership. Events like SoConCon, the Statesmen Academy and the FPC Conference create vital space for that leadership to grow. This three-in-one event was only possible through the faithful support of partners and sponsors, as well as friends like you.

As I reflect on this year’s SoConCon, the most memorable parts for me are the celebration of recent so-con victories, the call to stand for our values and faith despite the waves of culture and politics, and thepower of prayer.

The FPAF team left Indianapolis grateful for the energy and collaboration in our movement which was so clearly on display last week.

Whether through your prayers or support, thank you for helping make it possible!