The Executive Director/Founder of SOAR, Stephen “Doc” Hunsley, M.D., is pleased and available to speak to the press about matters involving individuals and families with special needs.

As a pediatrician and a ministry leader, Doc Hunsley provides a balanced, impactful expert perspective.

To arrange an interview or a meeting, please contact (816) 782-SOAR (7627) or email press@soarspecialneeds.org.

Doc’s Upcoming Speaking Engagements

• Children’s Pastors Conference – Orlando, FL – Jan 7-9, 2025 
  • SOAR Vendor Table
• Northview Church Special Needs Conference – Carmel, IN – Jan 16, 2025
  • Keynote Speaker
• D6 Southeast Conference – Orlando, FL – Apr 22-24, 2025
  • Breakout: Teaching the Bible to the Intellectually Disabled using the SOAR Approach
  • SOAR Vendor Table
• Disability & the Church Conference – Washington, DC – Apr 29-May 1
  • Quicktake – Teaching the Bible to the Intellectually Disabled using the SOAR Approach
  • Workshop –TBD
  • SOAR Vendor Table
• Preacher’s Conference.  Kansas City, MO, Sept 23 – 24, 2025, 
  • Breakout – TBD
• Joni & Friends Disability Conference – Chicago, IL – Oct 3-5, 2025
  • Keynote – Doc
  • SOAR Vendor Table
• KidzMatter Conference – Evansville, IN, Oct 7-9, 2025
  • Keynote – Main Stage – Doc
  • Breakout – Doc – TBD
  • Breakout – Doc – TBD
  • SOAR Vendor Table
• K-Church Disability Conference – Los Angeles, CA, Oct 24-25, 2025
  • Keynote – Main Stage – Doc – TBD
  • 3-Hour Intensive – Intense Ministry Dive – Disability 101