About Teach Them Diligently | Our Story, Founders & Vision

WHO WE ARE

If you care deeply about raising your children in faith and truth, you belong here

Our events, resources, and community are designed to support parents as they seek to honor God in their daily activities of their home. Parenting, marriage, education, and spiritual formation are deeply connected. We approach them that way.

NEXT STEPS

Yes, We're a Christian Homeschool Convention - but Teach Them Diligently is so much more.

We believe homeschooling is more than just an educational choice. It is an opportunity – one that places parents in daily formative relationships with their children. An opportunity to shape hearts, habits, and faith over time.
Many families who find Teach Them Diligently did not grow up with this kind of intentional discipleship modeled for them. They are learning as they go. They are asking honest questions. They are doing the work with sincerity and humility.
Our role is to encourage, equip, and walk alongside parents with biblical truth and practical support.

MEET THE FOUNDERS

Meet David and Leslie Nunnery

We’re David and Leslie Nunnery, founders of Teach Them Diligently. If you’d told us 20 years ago that we would be sharing the gospel through a Christian homeschool convention, we would have laughed! At that point, we hadn’t even considered homeschooling ourselves.

But the Lord convicted us that our time with our children was incredibly short, and we could make the most of that time if they were home with us. We had no idea what was in store for the ministry. Since our first event in 2011, Teach Them Diligently has reached over 1 million families, and continues to grow. Our mission and heart for discipleship has always stood firm though we’ve expanded the way’s we’ve come alongside parents through the years.

Discipleship alongside excellent home education

Scripture applies to real family life

Community over isolation

Faithfulness and continued growth over perfection

Our kids are all graduated now, and all love the Lord. We know what it’s like to wonder if you’re getting through to them, if the time and energy you’re investing will ever pay off. Now that we’re on the other side, we can confidently say that every struggle was worth it, no question.

But you don’t need to navigate such an important mission on your own. Teach Them Diligently is here to give you the practical tools, support, and encouragement to keep planting those seeds. You’ll be amazed at how God will provide the increase.

Is this for me?

Teach Them Diligently serves Christian families in many seasons.

Families new to homeschooling

Families who have been homeschooling for years

Parents feeling overwhelmed or unsure

Parents seeking encouragement and connection

Families who want Christ at the center of their homes

TESTIMONIALS

My husband and I would not be where we are today (as a couple, as parents, or as a homeschool family) if it were not for Teach Them Diligently. The speakers and resources you have made available to us have encouraged and equipped us to do what God has called us to do.

TESTIMONIALS

Several of the sessions I heard this weekend were pieces of wisdom that I've heard at TTD over many years and it just made me realize how much this event has been used by God to disciple me into the Mom that I am.

TESTIMONIALS

In 2024 when we came to Pigeon Forge, my Dad was amazed. He said I thought this thing was all about homeschooling, but it's not. It's a church service!! He learned so much and was ready to come again this year!! Our kids have been really loving the sessions they've attended. They are excited to come back for the third time in 2026.

TESTIMONIALS

I've been coming for 4 years now. I am coming back next year. This year's conference was the most powerful yet. Thank you for equipping us to be better followers of Christ. I fully believe that when our relationship with him is right, it overflows to every area of our life. I am a better wife, mother and friend because of my relationship with the Lord and he uses TTD as one of my equipping stations through the year!