Advance your career with RISE UP!

 Equipping teachers to boldly fulfill their God-given calling

Get PD credit for Rise Up Summit!

All-Access Pass holders are eligible for the professional credit options listed below.
Purchase your All-Access Pass today!

EARN ACSI CEUs*

  1. Become a Rise Up All-Access Pass holder.
  2. Attend a specified number of total hours (not sessions) from any combination of Summit sessions.**
  3. Once you've watched enough session hours, complete a form with your name, the titles of the sessions you watched, and your practitioner ID.
  4. We'll take care of the rest!

*The Summit has been approved in previous years for ACSI CEUs. We anticipate approval for this year's Summit as well.

**Don't want to do the math? We'll give you a suggested guide for what sessions you can watch that will for sure give you enough hours to earn ACSI CEUs.

EARN PROFESSIONAL CREDIT from MNU*

  1. Become a Rise Up All-Access Pass holder.
  2. Enroll in MNU.**
  3. Complete the syllabus requirements (to be determined).
  4. We'll take care of the rest!

*We anticipate that the Summit will be approved for grad-level professional credit from MidAmerica Nazarene University. More enrollment details to come.

**Requires an additional enrollment fee for MNU.

Take the next step forward in your teaching career with the Rise Up Summit! 

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PD Credit Requirement

Certificates of attendance, ACSI CEUs, and MNU professional credits are only available with the All-Access Pass.

With the 2025 Rise Up All-Access Pass you have lifetime access to watch all 20+ sessions at your own pace — wherever & whenever you like AND earn PD credit for it. Upgrade today!

UPGRADE NOW!

Our Vision

At Christian Educators and Teach 4 the Heart, we share the same vision.

We believe that teaching is an important calling and that God has you right where you are for a reason.

But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Challenges abound, the enemy seeks to discourage us, and we feel alone – sometimes struggling to see exactly what God is trying to do on our campus.

That’s why this virtual summit was created – to encourage and equip Christian educators in both public and private schools.

To bring us together and create a community around our shared goals and mission.

And to raise up a generation of teachers and educational leaders who will step out in faith and embrace God’s heart for their classrooms, students, and schools.

Join us!

"I love this conference. It's the highlight of my autumn. You really want to make time for this uplifting and relevant conference."     

- Diana, teacher

FAQ

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions:

Is the summit really free?

Yes! You can watch all the sessions for free anytime throughout the weekend of Summit: October 16-21, 2025. If you’d like to keep access after the weekend, you may purchase the all-access pass.

Can I get a certificate for PD credit?

Certificates of attendance will be available for all-access pass holders ONLY as these are the only teachers for whom we can verify attendance at individual sessions.

We are an approved PD provider for both ACSI and AACS.

In addition to that, we have a partnership with MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Click here to find out more about these career advancing credit opportunities (only available with the All-Access Pass).

Can my school pay for me to have extended access to sessions?

Yes! Your school can pay for an All-Access pass on your behalf! 

Simply print and submit the forms below to your administration based on the school setting in which you teach. 

Christian School Support Letter

Public School Support Letter

Can my entire school staff attend the Summit?

Yes! Educators can watch all the sessions for free anytime throughout the weekend of October 16-21, either individually or as a staff.

If you’d like your teachers to keep access after the weekend as well as use sessions for future staff PD, upgrade to the School License All-Access Pass.

Will replays be available?

Yes! We do our best to have live session replays available (barring tech difficuluties). Just register for free and login using the buttons in the header to access all live replays PLUS all on-demand sessions throughout the long summit weekend. 

However, session access ends when the Summit ends. Want lifetime access? Learn how!

What if I can't make it that weekend?

I’m so sorry you can’t join us live. However, we are offering an all-access pass that will include video recordings of all the summit sessions, bonus resources, certificates of attendance, and more! Get more information about the All-Access Pass here.

Other questions?

Email us at hello@teach4theheart.com

"Connecting with other Christian educators through this summit has really encouraged me and inspired me to maintain a Christ-like attitude at work and look for places to plant seeds. Thank you for making this happen!"
Rise Up Summit
2020-05-18T23:38:57-04:00
"Connecting with other Christian educators through this summit has really encouraged me and inspired me to maintain a Christ-like attitude at work and look for places to plant seeds. Thank you for making this happen!"
"The summit connected me with Christians that have the same vision I have to stand for Christ in the classroom and [gave me] new ways to do that and stand strong, yet respectful."
Rise Up Summit
2020-08-17T07:02:03-04:00
"The summit connected me with Christians that have the same vision I have to stand for Christ in the classroom and [gave me] new ways to do that and stand strong, yet respectful."
"I have been encouraged to come together with other Christian educators and presenters and be lifted up, challenged in my faith and walk with the Lord, challenged to be a better teacher, and encouraged to keep on working for the Lord in this harvest field."
Rise Up Summit
2020-05-18T23:39:14-04:00
"I have been encouraged to come together with other Christian educators and presenters and be lifted up, challenged in my faith and walk with the Lord, challenged to be a better teacher, and encouraged to keep on working for the Lord in this harvest field."
"The topics were EXACTLY what I needed. I am so glad to know I'm not the only who deals with the issues mentioned in the sessions."
Rise Up Summit
2020-08-17T06:58:50-04:00
"The topics were EXACTLY what I needed. I am so glad to know I'm not the only who deals with the issues mentioned in the sessions."
"I really appreciate the practical ideas, grounded in Biblical truth, and the manner in which the speaker shared his heart and wisdom."
Rise Up Summit
2020-08-17T07:00:13-04:00
"I really appreciate the practical ideas, grounded in Biblical truth, and the manner in which the speaker shared his heart and wisdom."
"I am enjoying the mental health topics. They are helping personally, and how I interact with my students. My favorite saying is 'School does not define you but God defines you.' I want my students to realize that even though school is a struggle for them, God has a plan for their lives."
Rise Up Summit
2020-05-18T23:38:19-04:00

Kevin S., Student Support Teacher

"I am enjoying the mental health topics. They are helping personally, and how I interact with my students. My favorite saying is 'School does not define you but God defines you.' I want my students to realize that even though school is a struggle for them, God has a plan for their lives."
"It was very uplifting! What a joy it was to listen to other Christians confess their faith and encouraging others to continue with their calling to teach!"
Rise Up Summit
2020-08-17T06:59:14-04:00
"It was very uplifting! What a joy it was to listen to other Christians confess their faith and encouraging others to continue with their calling to teach!"
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