May 2025 President’s Message - Gentle Words, Strong Impact: Building Understanding Through Dialogue

I just completed a speaking engagement this past weekend for another organization and was able to platform STN, who we are, what we stand for, and what we have accomplished. I made two main points in my presentation. The first is something that I have discussed over the years with our members during our monthly meetings, that being that we must be gentle as we educate others. All too often, I hear individuals on both sides of an issue overwhelming those that they are engaging in a “discussion” with by almost assaulting them with their thoughts, opinions, and facts. My experience has been that this form of “education,” which may be well-intentioned perhaps, ends in not only elevated voices, but also increased passions about the topic, and ultimately increased tempers as well. During my talk, I asked the audience to consider Hebrews 5:2 when educating others and educate gently.

The other point that I made was that we need to “spoon-feed” information as we educate others. Give a little information at a time, and when the person is ready to accept more, then move forward with more information.

So, remember always to be gentle and spoon-feed those whom you are edifying. I know that you will get much better results. Also, always remember to show compassion and understanding to those that perhaps have been misled or have misinterpreted the issues or something that they have heard. Remember, there are many different perspectives on an issue, and try to listen before you speak. Give the other person time to explain their position. Grace in all situations and “exchanges” is always accepted by the other person and will generate much more cooperation and a much less heated discussion.

As far as our future, we have some wonderful things that we are doing right now. Of course, first and foremost is our May monthly meeting. We will be hosting our 2025 STN Annual Scholarship Award winner, who will be presenting her essay to our audience. We will also be hosting, as our guest speaker, Roslyn Ross Williams from Americans for Prosperity.

Beyond that, we are currently working out the details for a “Special Event.” This event is planned for July, and we will be spotlighting a wonderfully talented individual who has detailed insight into election issues that will be of value to all of us relative to what has gone on here in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and in our surrounding four counties. So, those of you in Montgomery, Bucks, Lehigh, and Berks Counties will be shocked by what you hear, and what you can do about it. We will also be hosting our speaker’s wife, who will be joining us one day after an event that she will be presenting at Trump National in Bedminster, New Jersey. She serves as a State Representative from Maricopa County, Arizona, and she will also have some informative insights to share about what has gone on out there as well.

So, gear up for these events. They will both be eye-openers for everyone and will arm you with information and action steps to engage and make meaningful changes in the issues that are currently frustrating many within our election process.

Remember, STN needs you! Your skills, abilities, assets, and talents will help us to move the needle further in the right direction. So, please get off the bench and stop being a spectator. Join the fight and engage with us to make the necessary changes to save not only our Constitutional Republic, but our schools and our communities.

See you on Tuesday, May 26th at 7 p.m. at Hope Valley Community Church for our May monthly meeting. I am looking forward to seeing you there.

Dr. Pfeiffer

If you would like a PDF transcript of this, you can download it at this link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xsFJyHQZSGetV1KuYloWEDuBnzFtoUec