Thank you for joining the 2026 Willson-Johnson Lecture!
We are immensely grateful for all who contributed to the planning and execution of the annual Willson-Johnson Lecture Series on our MCH Waco campus. We are especially thankful to our keynote speaker, Rob Kenney, the creator of the “Dad, How Do I?” YouTube channel, for sharing his personal story of resilience and growth, and how he became affectionately known around the world as the “Internet’s Dad.”
We hope to see you in 2027 for our next lecture!
History of the Willson-Johnson Lectures
Established in 1957 through a gift from Dr. J.M. and Dr. Mavis Terry Willson, the Willson-Johnson Lectures have reflected a long-standing commitment at Methodist Children’s Home to foster excellence among child welfare professionals. Launched initially to provide in-service staff training, the lectures expanded to include nationally recognized leaders sharing best practices and emerging research for MCH staff and like-minded peers. Renamed in 1967 to honor longtime administrator Dr. Hubert Johnson, the series inspired and equipped countless professionals dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of children and families.
The series was paused many years ago, and was relaunched in 2025 as part of a goal in our “Imagine 2028” strategic plan to “increase investment of resources in collaboration with like-minded, transformative organizations.” Read more of the conversation with MCH leadership about the Willson-Johnson Lecture Series and CORE Conference in the 2025 summer Sunshine Magazine here.
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