JOIN US FOR THESE INCREDIBLE SESSIONS!

All sessions are FREE the weekend of September 6-8, and everything is online. You simply need to reserve your spot.

Sessions revolve around three main topics:

1. RISE UP INTO KINGDOM IMPACT

Discover practical ways to make a bigger difference - shining God's love and the light of His truths into your classroom - regardless of where you teach. 

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2. RISE UP OUT OF FRUSTRATION

Our quest to impact our students can be quickly derailed by a sense of frustration, anxiety, or overwhelm. In these sessions, you'll learn how to overcome common frustrations and teach with joy and balance. And the result? A light that shines brighter than ever.

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3. RISE UP INTO EXCELLENCE

Scripture exhorts us to work with all our heart, as unto the Lord. To that end, these sessions will provide practical strategies to make you a more effective teacher or educational leader. 

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> RISE UP INTO KINGDOM IMPACT

In these sessions, you'll discover practical ways to make a bigger difference - shining God's love and the light of His truths into your classroom - regardless of where you teach. 


HOW TO LEGALLY LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL MISSION FIELD
with David Schmus of Christian Educators Association

Discover when you can (and cannot) legally discuss the faith, keys to navigating sticky situations without compromising your values, how to make a bigger difference, and so much more! 

Session airs: Saturday, September 7 @ 11:30am EST 


NAVIGATING GENDER IDENTITY WITH TRUTH & LOVE
with Jonathan Holmes of Fieldstone Counseling

Join us for a compassionate discussion of what the Bible has to say about gender identity, as well as how to engage on this issue with truth and love.

Session will be available on-demand all weekend long.


COUNSELING STUDENTS WITH BIBLICAL TRUTH
with Crystal Kershaw

In Christian schools, educators have the unique ability to counsel students with Biblical truth. But how exactly do we do that? Join us for an enlightening discussion as Crystal shares both important mindsets and practical strategies to engage and counsel our students.

Session will be available on-demand all weekend long.


A TIME IN THE WORD
with Bonnie Kathryn Hunter & Bethany Fleming of Teachers in the Word

Join us for a time of devotion as we dive into the Scriptures together and discover their encouragement to rise up as Christian educators.

Session airs: Saturday, September 7 @ 10am EST 


INTEGRATING A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW ACROSS ALL SUBJECTS
with Eric Reenders, author of Rooftop Perspectives

In Christian schools, our desire is to disciple students and help them think from a Biblical worldview. But how exactly do we do that? In this session, you'll discover a simple framework to integrate a Biblical worldview in any and all subject areas. 

Public school educators - don't pass this one by! This method can be easily adapted to produce meaningful discussions and worldview thinking in public schools, too. 

Session will be available on-demand all weekend long.


PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH & BULLYING CRISES
with Deborah Tackmann of Dignity Revolution

Have you or someone you know been a target of bullying? Do you wish there was something you could do about the bullying in your community? Come to this interactive, hands on workshop to start a conversation on how to create a dignity revolution at your school.

Session will be available on-demand all weekend long.


GROUPS, CLUBS, & CAMPUS MINISTRY: WHERE TO START
with David Schmus of Christian Educators Association

Are you curious about Christian groups, clubs, and campus ministry? In this practical session, David shares how you can use these extracurricular opportunities to spread the Good News across campus.

This session is designed for public school educators but will also provide helpful ideas for Christian schools as well.

Session will be available on-demand all weekend long.


OUR FAITH WORKS: AT SCHOOL!
with William Jeynes

The latest research links faith with student achievement and teacher success. Discover why the Bible can and should be used as literature, the role of faith and family in closing the achievement gap, how to practice the presence of God, and more in this enlightening conversation.

Session will be available on-demand all weekend long.


NOT ALONE: BUILDING COMMUNITY WITH FELLOW CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS

with Mike Hicks of Lift America

As a Christian educator in the public sphere, it's easy to feel isolated and alone. But community might be closer than you think. Join us for this informative and encouraging session about how to gather fellow Christian educators together on your campus.

Session will be available on-demand all weekend long.

VIRTUAL PRAYER ROOM

Do you need to take a moment and receive some prayer?

Jump in to our the Virtual Prayer Room where our prayer team will bring your needs before the Lord and minister to you in the process. 

> RISE UP OUT OF FRUSTRATION

Our quest to impact our students can be quickly derailed by a sense of frustration, anxiety, or overwhelm. In these sessions, you'll learn how to overcome common frustrations and teach with joy and balance. And the result? A light that shines brighter than ever.


EXPERIENCING VICTORY AMIDST THE STRUGGLES OF TEACHING
with Vicki Davis of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast

Teaching is fraught with challenges, and we need to prepare our heart in order to make it. Join us as Vicki shares how our hope, expectations, aim, routines, and trust will enable us to experience victory even amidst the struggles of teaching.

Session airs: Saturday, September 7 @ 1pm EST


RESPONDING BIBLICALLY TO THE CRISIS OF ANXIETY
with JP Moreland

Discover how to apply Biblical truths to overcome anxiety - both in yourself and in your students.

Session airs: Friday, September 6 @ 7pm EST


PRACTICES TO OVERCOME ANXIETY
with JP Moreland

In this follow-up to the previous session, you'll discover simple habits you can implement that will help you (and/or your students) overcome anxiety.

Session is available on-demand all weekend long.


LIVING CHRIST-LIKE IN A HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT
with Finn Laursen 

Do you ever struggle with how to respond to conflict with the adults in your school - be in administrators, coworkers, or parents? In this session, we'll dive into what the Bible has to say about navigating these conflicts in a Christ-like way.

Session airs: Saturday, September 7 @ 2:30pm EST


FINDING BALANCE AS AN EDUCATOR
with Jessica Cabeen, author of Balance Like a Pirate

Join us for a practical discussion on how to find balance as an educator  - serving students well without burning out (or neglecting our own families).

Session airs: Saturday, September 7 @ 7pm EST


TEACHING WITH JOY WHEN THINGS ARE TOUGH
with Ashley Ogal of We Teach Joy

How often do we look for a change in our situation so we can finally be happy? But the Bible teaches us how to have joy in every situation - even when things are tough.

Session will be available on-demand all weekend long.

> RISE UP INTO EXCELLENCE

Scripture exhorts us to work with all our heart, as unto the Lord. To that end, these sessions will provide practical strategies to make you a more effective teacher or educational leader. 


CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
with Linda Kardamis of Teach 4 the Heart

Discover a simple five-step plan to regain control of your classroom and creating a calm environment where your students can learn and succeed without (too many) distractions.

Session airs: Saturday, September 7 @ 4pm EST


THE MASTER TEACHER: LEARNING TO TEACH LIKE JESUS
with Marilyn Rhames of Teachers Who Pray

In this session, Marilyn shares specific ways we can teach like Jesus and exemplify his teaching practices as the Master Teacher.

Session will be available on-demand all weekend long.


SUPPORTING STUDENTS AFFECTED BY TRAUMA
with Noelle Pickering of Maneuvering the Middle

Too many of our students have been impacted by trauma, and too often we don't know how to help them. Join us for a discussion about how trauma impacts the classroom and what we can do as teachers to help.

Session will be available on-demand all weekend long.


BUILDING SKILLS WITH READING & WRITING WORKSHOPS
with Jen Bengel of Out of This World Literacy

Discover how to implementing reading and writing workshops to build your students skills and create lifelong readers (and writers!).

Session will be available on-demand all weekend long.


STRATEGIES TO LEAD WITH COURAGE & STRENGTH
with Bill Ziegler

In this session designed for educational leaders, Bill will explore what courageous leadership looks like and share practical strategies to lead your school with courage and strength.

Session will be available on-demand all weekend long.


MOTIVATING STUDENTS & BUILDING CLASSROOM COMMUNITY
with Jessica Boschen of What I Have Learned Teaching

We all know how important it is to motivate your students. But how exactly do we do that? You'll walk away with actionable strategies to better engage your students and create a thriving classroom community.

Session will be available on-demand all weekend long.


FLIP YOUR CLASS & WATCH STUDENTS EXCEL

with Rick Scarfi of MathLight

Flipping your class is a simple way to increase engagement, support struggling students, challenge those who excel, and much more! Join us in this session to discover how easy flipping can be - and how to get started.

Session will be available on-demand all weekend long.


HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED BY ENGAGING FAMILIES
with Eric Buehrer of Family Engaged Learning

In this session, Eric shares how to help students succeed and build important character qualities by engaging families and their core values. He'll also share his resources that make this strategy easier to implement.

Session will be available on-demand all weekend long.

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