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Announcements
- Join LIVE speakers like Brant Hansen for a 30-minute LIVE Q&A following their live sessions! Learn more & JOIN LIVE in the Discussion Room.
- Grad level credit is available to All-Access Members! Get Your CEUs & Credits!
- 2025 includes a School Leader Track. Learn more here!
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- ALL on-demand sessions are available to watch NOW! Click the links below to watch.
- Join the LIVE kick-off with Brant Hansen Thursday, Oct 16 at 8 pm EST.
See the entire LIVE schedule here.
- Enter the Official Summit giveaway! $600+ value!
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Playlist
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Watch Party
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Discussion Room
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Summit Notes
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Weekend Guide
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Exhibition Hall
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Watch Sessions Now!
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All of the on-demand sessions are available to watch now. And make plans to join us LIVE for the Thursday — Saturday line-up. Click the session titles below to view info & links.
Live Sessions
Please join us LIVE for the following sessions at the times indicated:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
8:00pm ET
RISE UP KICKOFF:
Life is Hard, God is Good: Experiencing Real Joy in a World Gone Mad
With Brant Hansen, Linda Kardamis & David Schmus
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
11:00am ET
God-Pleasing Leadership in a People-Pleasing World
With an ACA's Nick Henkle & Derald Glover
8:00pm ET
Attitude is Altitude: The Power of Resilience
With Nick Vujicic
9:00 pm ET
Idea Swap Party
With door prizes & advice from teachers around the globe!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
11:00am ET
How Everyone Thrives When We Embrace Our Strengths
With Bethany von Steinbergs
1:00pm ET
Using Questions to Reach the Next Generation
With Valerie O'Brien
2:30pm ET
Finding Rest Amidst Busyness
Wth Linda Kardamis
4:00pm ET
Practicing Joy: Create a Personal Action Plan
With Elizabeth Schmus
The Discussion Room will be open for 30 minutes after THESE LIVE sessions.
On-Demand Sessions
Watch these sessions on-demand throughout the weekend:
Reducing Stress & Overwhelm
4 Root Causes of Overwhelm (and How to Fix Them!)
With Rhapsody Jordan-Parisi
How Your Thoughts Impact Your Outlook (And What You Can Do About It)
With Jill Lillard
Get Unstuck: 3 Approaches to Help You Pray Like You Want To
With Christian Educators
Teaching Effectively
Smart Classroom Management Strategies for Difficult Students
With Michael Linsin
Fun Brain Break Ideas to Re-Energize Your Classroom
With Lori Adams
2 Powerful Methods to Motivate Your Students
With Dave Stuart Jr.
Nervous Systems, Noisy Rooms: A Brain-Based Guide to Classroom Calm
With Alan Bandstra
Creating a Classroom that Supports All Learners (Including Students with Disabilities)
With Dr. Kathleen VanTol
Exhibition Sessions — A Biblical Approach for Thinking About AI in Education
With Dr. Dave Mulder
Exhibition Sessions — How Christian Schools Can Better Serve Special Education Students
With Dr. Jodi Wolkerstorfer
Reaching Hearts
From Insecurity to Confidence: Helping Students Discover their True Identity in Christ
With Jonathan Holmes
Teaching Christianly: How to Live Out our Faith in Day-to-Day Choices
With Dr. Dave Mulder
Before You Speak: Navigating Hard Conversations with Courage & Compassion
With Jessica Cabeen
NEW! School Leader Track!
*For Admin
LIVE Friday, Oct 17 at 11:00am ET
God-Pleasing Leadership in a People-Pleasing World
With an ACA's Nick Henkle & Derald Glover
*For Admin
How to Help Your Teachers Succeed at Classroom Management
With Linda Kardamis
*For Admin and Teachers
LIVE Saturday, Oct 18 at 11:00am ET
How Everyone Thrives When We Embrace Our Strengths
With Bethany von Steinbergs
*For Admin and Teachers
Teach with Faith (not Fear): Navigating Public Schools as a Christian Educator
With David Schmus
*For Admin and Teachers
Before You Speak: Navigating Hard Conversations with Courage & Compassion
With Jessica Cabeen
*For Admin and Teachers
Exhibition Session — 10 Pillions of a Healthy Talent Pipeline: What Every Christian School Leader Should Know
With Gracelyn University
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NOW! From October 16-21 all on-demand sessions will be available to watch for free.
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Make sure to share Rise Up with as many teacher friends as possible since everything is FREE Oct 16-21!
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Special Thanks to our Summit Sponsors!
GOLD Sponsor
Gracelyn University is an accredited online university that equips aspiring educators to answer God’s call, without stepping away from their classroom or community. We offer affordable, fully online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs designed for working adults in public, private, and faith-based schools.
Whether it’s a paraprofessional in a public district, a teaching assistant at a Christian school, or a second-career educator in training, Gracelyn helps people earn their degree and certification while continuing to serve. Every course is taught from a biblical worldview, integrating academic rigor with spiritual purpose. If someone you know has a heart for students and the potential to be a great teacher, Gracelyn would love to love to support them.
Gracelyn invites you to explore their programs here.
Silver Sponsors
Dordt University is a Christian university located in Iowa that seeks to equip students to work effectively toward Christ-centered renewal in all areas of life. Dordt offers a Master of Education, Master of Special Education, and Master of Arts in Teaching—all taught 100 percent online and from a Christian perspective. Dordt is known for its affordable and engaging online master’s programs and excellent faculty. Dordt is also home to 1,500 undergraduate students with more than 88 percent living on campus. Students can choose from over 40 programs of study, and education is one of the largest majors.
Dordt University also runs the Center for the Advancement of Christian Education (CACE) which serves as a Christian education resource for schools, churches, families, and professionals.
The Collaborative unites Christian Edleaders from faith-based schools to strengthen their communities and elevate the educational experience to rival any alternative. Through a Member School community, events (in-person and virtual), and The Mastermind, The Collaborative aims to establish and implement a collaborative vision for K-12 Christian education.
Providing Christ-centered education to the next generation is an endeavor too complex to brave alone. Join the Member School community for FREE. As a member, you will have access to free resources, tools, webinars, shared services, and a community dedicated to collaboration. Together, let's work toward a brighter future for our students, teachers, and staff. Explore all we have to offer at beacollaborator.com and sign up to be a part of the Member School community!
Bronze Sponsors
The Herzog Foundation is a national organization dedicated to advancing and strengthening Christian education across the United States. With a deep commitment to faith-based values, the foundation supports schools, educators, and communities by providing essential resources, training, and strategic support. Its mission is to ensure that high-quality Christian education is accessible, sustainable, and transformative for students and families.
Through initiatives like leadership development programs, operational training, and innovative media projects, the Herzog Foundation empowers school leaders and educators to grow thriving educational environments rooted in biblical principles. Their work helps Christian schools flourish academically and spiritually, contributing to the formation of future generations grounded in character, faith, and knowledge.
Educators and other Christian education leaders are invited to explore the Foundation's innovative tools and resources at HerzogFoundation.com.
The purpose of the Liberty University School of Education is to develop Christ-centered educators and leaders through rigorous, biblically-based instruction and practical training. The School of Education at Liberty University is committed to providing the highest quality Christian education based on the principles of God’s Word. Our school, by its commitment to strengthening the mind, body, and soul, educates the whole person as God created us.
The school offers programs to prepare teachers and other school personnel. Excellent teachers and school personnel are invaluable assets to the home, church, community, and nation. The school licensure program at Liberty is designed to provide a program of study and pre-service experiences that will foster teaching excellence and stimulate improvement in teaching practices in Christian, public, and private schools.

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