Our purpose
Why SAF exists
Deeper faith.
Stronger families.
Faithful service.
We believe a stronger future begins with people who understand what they believe—and live those convictions through faithful service.
Too many Christians have been encouraged to believe without being equipped to grow. They have had limited opportunities for meaningful discipleship, a deeper understanding of Scripture, or practical guidance for bringing their faith into everyday life.
At the same time, many have become disconnected from the decisions shaping their own communities. School boards, city councils, county governments, and other local institutions influence the lives of families every day. Yet Christians often know little about how those institutions work or how to participate constructively.
For too long, we have treated community involvement as someone else’s responsibility. Concern about our country’s direction must lead to something more lasting than frustration: deeper faith, stronger families, informed participation, and sustained service.
Save America’s Future was founded to help Christians take those next steps.
Our foundation
Faith. Family. Freedom.
Faith
A life of faithful service begins with knowing God and understanding His Word. We want to help Christians deepen their biblical understanding, pursue meaningful discipleship, and connect belief with daily practice. Our work is intended to support the teaching and discipleship of local churches.
Family
Families are where faith is practiced, character is formed, and the next generation learns what matters. We aim to equip parents and strengthen homes with practical guidance, thoughtful conversations, and resources that encourage lasting relationships and shared responsibility.
Freedom
Healthy communities need informed, engaged citizens. We want to help Christians understand local government, recognize the responsibilities that accompany freedom, and participate in public life with conviction, humility, and respect for their neighbors.
That involvement begins close to home: learning who makes local decisions, attending public meetings, understanding issues, serving others, and building relationships that make sustained participation possible.
Putting conviction into practice
How we will serve
SAF is developing a Christian media and resource destination for individuals, parents, and families, working in partnership with churches, community leaders, and organizations that share our mission.
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Original conversations
Through interviews and podcasts, we plan to bring together thoughtful voices on faith, family life, leadership, and community involvement. Our goal is to help people understand important issues and identify practical ways to respond.
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Resources worth sharing
Many ministries and organizations have already created valuable tools. We intend to connect our audience with carefully selected resources and pursue partnerships that make those tools easier to discover and use.
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Practical guidance for families
We plan to develop family guides and share resources that help parents encourage faith, strengthen relationships, and navigate the questions facing their households.
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Local understanding and involvement
We will develop educational content that explains how local government works and helps Christians participate responsibly in civic life. We want to make the first steps approachable and encourage a commitment that lasts beyond a single election or issue.
Our founder
Robert J. Boden
Founder and President · Nashville, Tennessee
Robert J. Boden founded Save America’s Future out of a conviction that lasting renewal requires Christians to strengthen families, develop capable local leaders, and turn their beliefs into sustained service.
Based in the Nashville area, Robert brings nearly two decades of organizational leadership, business ownership, and consulting experience. As Founder and President, he leads SAF’s strategy, partnerships, fundraising, and media development.
His vision is to help Christians move from concern to informed, faithful action—beginning in their homes and extending into their communities.
Leadership and accountability
Board of Directors
SAF’s leadership brings together experience in business, organizational leadership, media, and community life. These perspectives are united by a shared commitment to stronger families, integrity, and the future we can help build together.
Robert J. Boden
Founder and President
Robert J. Boden is a Nashville-area business owner and consultant with nearly two decades of organizational leadership experience. He founded Save America’s Future to help Christians deepen their faith, strengthen their families, and take an informed, active role in their communities.
Hope Thern
Board Chair and Secretary
Hope Thern is a Christian, wife, mother, and longtime small-business owner. She holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership and brings more than 33 years of experience as an insurance agent. As the owner of a logistics and expediting company, she also brings entrepreneurial experience and a commitment to faith, family, freedom, and community service.
Chad Collins
Vice Chair
Chad Collins is the founder and CEO of Rana Jet and an aviation entrepreneur and business advisor. His experience includes operations management, aircraft acquisitions and maintenance, ground instruction, and international business development. A Christian and father, he brings a commitment to integrity, service, and responsible leadership.
Alan Kates
Director · Senior Advisory Council Chair
Alan Kates is an entertainment executive and strategic advisor with more than four decades of experience in music, television, sports, and live events. His background includes leadership roles with AEG Bahamas, Broken Bow Records, and Nashville-based music companies. A Juno Award recipient, he brings experience in negotiation, business development, and entertainment partnerships.
Experience in service of the mission
Senior Advisory Council
Our Senior Advisory Council brings together voices from media, ministry, business, and communications. Their experience and perspectives help SAF develop meaningful conversations, useful resources, and relationships that connect our mission with the people we hope to reach.
Alan Kates
Chair
Alan Kates is an entertainment executive and strategic advisor with more than four decades of experience in music, television, sports, and live events. His background includes leadership roles with AEG Bahamas, Broken Bow Records, and Nashville-based music companies. A Juno Award recipient, he brings experience in negotiation, business development, and entertainment partnerships.
Candice Graham
Secretary
Candice Graham is a public speaker and author whose life centers on faith, family, and connecting with others. Her years as a pastor’s wife, experiences raising four sons, and travels around the world shape the personal perspective she brings to Save America’s Future’s Senior Advisory Council. A mother-in-law to one daughter-in-law and proud “G.G.” to two granddaughters, Candice understands the importance of family across generations. Originally from Missouri, she now calls Tennessee home, where she built a life with her late husband, Ben. She enjoys traveling, supporting local businesses, and discovering the boutiques, antique shops, and restaurants that give a community its character.
Mike Cooper
Media Advisor
Mike Cooper is the founder and steward of MAOZ, an entertainment platform centered on Christian and family values. A husband, father of four, and follower of Christ, he seeks to connect families and creators through media that welcomes faith.
Dan Ruskin
Business Advisor
Dan Ruskin is the Founder and Senior Managing Partner of Anchor Resource Management, bringing more than 35 years of experience in business leadership, operational restructuring, and financial management. He has led and participated in more than 350 engagements worldwide, helping companies strengthen operations, navigate challenges, and preserve American jobs. As a member of Save America’s Future’s Senior Advisory Council, Dan brings practical insight into organizational leadership, responsible stewardship, and building strong institutions that serve families and communities.
Dr. Ron Hamm
Faith Advisor
Ron Hamm is a pastor, author, and musician whose life has been shaped by Christian ministry from an early age. Beginning at just ten years old, he traveled with evangelist Harrison Price, singing and playing guitar at revival meetings across America and overseas. His memoir, Three Summers, recounts those formative experiences and explores the lasting influence of faith, family, sacrifice, and service. Through his pastoral ministry, music, and writing, Ron brings a lifetime of experience sharing the Gospel and encouraging others in their walk with Christ.
Jordan Elizabeth
Media & Communications Advisor
Jordan Elizabeth is a published model, host, and outdoor enthusiast based in Nashville, Tennessee. Crowned Miss Eco USA in 2019, she represented the United States at Miss Eco International in Egypt, earning second runner-up honors. Her background spans modeling, international competition, and media, while her Christian faith guides her personal life. An avid hunter, Jordan brings a distinctive combination of on-camera experience, a love of the outdoors, and a public platform rooted in her interests and beliefs.
In memory
Pastor Ben Graham
A cherished friend. A lasting influence.
Pastor Ben Graham was a dear friend to SAF founder Robert J. Boden, a source of encouragement, and an important influence on the vision behind Save America’s Future. Robert and Ben shared plans to build SAF together, helping Christians deepen their faith, strengthen their families, and take an active role in their communities.
Ben’s life and ministry reflected a commitment to bringing faith into everyday life—through preaching, relationships, media, and service. His example helped shape the conviction that continues to guide SAF: what we believe should be evident in how we live and whom we serve.
Though Ben passed away before that shared work could fully take shape, his friendship and influence remain part of SAF’s beginnings. We remember him with gratitude to God and honor his memory as we carry this work forward.
There is a place for you here.
Whether you are seeking resources for your family, exploring ways to serve your community, or representing a church or organization interested in partnership, we invite you to connect with SAF.
A stronger future takes people willing to learn, serve, and take responsibility where God has placed them.