Schools: get lifetime access + attendance certificates with a school license

an online conference for Christian Educators 

FREE October 16-21, 2025

Rise Up is Perfect for Christian Schools Because...

Each teacher can choose to watch the session(s) that best meet their individual needs

The teaching and strategies presented match your Biblical values & beliefs

Staff can connect & collaborate with other Christian educators with zero travel expenses

Sessions offer tips, strategies, & mindset shifts that are both practical and encouraging

How the Rise Up Summit Works for Schools:

Get the All-Access Pass
(Individual or School Licenses available)

  • Lifetime access to video & audio session recordings for all current and future teachers
  • Receive full rights to show sessions on inservice/PD days
  • Unlock individual online accounts for all faculty & staff so they can watch sessions on their own
  • Download PD certificates & earn PD credit (6 ACSI CEUs included)*

SAVE $100 ON YOUR SCHOOL LICENSE

The Herzog Foundation is proud to offer schools a $100 scholarship toward their purchase of a school license for the 2025 Rise Up Christian Educator Summit. 

  1. Apply for the Herzog Foundation scholarship.
  2. Check your email for your scholarship coupon code.
  3. Pay $695 $595 on lifetime access to Rise Up 2025 for ALL your teachers—current & future!

YOUR QUESTIONS: ANSWERED!

Is the Rise Up Summit right for your school and your staff? Watch below as Rise Up cofounder Linda Kardamis answers our most common questions from school admin.

WHAT ARE SESSIONS LIKE?

Check out some clips of Rise Up 2024's sessions!


Soul Care Over Self Care 
with Kasey Bell

Classroom Management Strategies that Work: An Intro to Whole Brain Teaching
with Chris Biffle

How Your Job Matters for Eternity -Even If You're Not Sharing the Gospel
with Jordan Raynor

"The topics were EXACTLY what I needed. I am so glad to know I'm not the only who deals with these issues."

Practical Solutions & Biblical Encouragement ....


We're curating an amazing lineup of sessions for this year's conference — and more great speakers are being added all the time!

Dave Stuart Jr.

Dave Stuart Jr.

DaveStuartJr.com

Session: Moments of Genuine Connection 

Michael Linsin

Smart Classroom Management

Session Title: Smart Classroom Management Strategies for Difficult Students

Nick Vujicic

NickVujicic.com

LIVE Session Topic: Resilience 

Bethany von Steinbergs

Flourish Consulting LLC

Live Session Topic: Teach with Your Strengths from Gallup

Rhapsody Jordan-Parisi

Tightrope Teaching

Session Topic: 4 Root Causes of Overwhelm (and How to Fix Them!)

Kathleen VanTol

Dordt University

Session Topic: Special education & Inclusive Learning

Jonathan Holmes

Fieldstone Counseling

Session Topic: From Insecurity to Confidence: Helping Students Discover Their True Identity in Christ

Linda Kardamis

Linda Kardamis

Teach 4 the Heart

Live Session Topic: Finding Rest Amidst Busyness

Staff Panel

Christian Educators

Session Topic: Daily Prayer Habits for Educators

Elizabeth Schmus

Christian Educators

Live Session Topic: Planning for Joy

David Schmus

Christian Educators

Session Topic: Teach with Faith (not Fear): Navigating Public Schools as a Christian Educator

Valerie O'Brien

Aspen Ministry

Live Session Topic: Connecting with This Generation

Jill Lillard

The Happiest Lives

Session Topic: Renew Your Mind - Retrain Your Thoughts

Dr. Dave Mulder

Dordt University

Live Session Topic: Teaching "Christianly"

Lori Adams

Christian Educators

Session Topic: Brain Breaks

Jessica Cabeen

Christian Educators

Live Session Topic: How to Have Hard Conversations


NEW for 2025: Admin Track including these sessions ⬇️

Linda Kardamis

Linda Kardamis

Teach 4 the Heart

Session Title: How to Help Your Teachers Succeed at Classroom Management

Admin Panel

Christian Educators

Session Topic: Godly Leadership & People Pleasing

Learn more.

Teaching is more than a job; it's our mission!

Learn practical strategies to teach with excellence, avoid burn out, and transform your school with the light of His love.

Experts from across the United States will bring you practical ideas and inspiration in both live & on-demand sessions, empowering you to rise up and fulfill your God-given mission as an educator.

"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."
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"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."
"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!"
Christian Educators Summit
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"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!"
"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."
Christian Educators Summit
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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."
"I really appreciate the practical ideas, grounded in Biblical truth, and the manner in which the speaker shared his heart and wisdom."
Christian Educators Summit
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"I really appreciate the practical ideas, grounded in Biblical truth, and the manner in which the speaker shared his heart and wisdom."
"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."
Christian Educators 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."
"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!"
Christian Educators 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!"
"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."
Christian Educators Summit
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"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."
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Choose How You'll Attend

Rise Up sessions will uplift your teachers' hearts
& equip them to fulfill their mission
by the power of God's grace.

Walk away encouraged, inspired, and equipped to make a bigger difference in your students’ hearts and lives.

Discover practical solutions that show how to rise up out of the anxiety, frustration, and fear that often overwhelm us.

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And be better equipped to teach by drawing on our faith, trusting God and following His lead each day in the classroom.

ADDITIONAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR TEACHERS

Click here to find out more about these career advancing credit opportunities.

*Only available with the All-Access Pass or School License.

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 together we’re creating this virtual summit – 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.

We hope you can join us online October 17 - 22!

Registration Opens July 2025


Enjoy lifetime access to these sessions for all current and future teachers by purchasing an All-Access School License.  

FAQ

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions:

Is the Summit really free?

Yes! Educators can watch all the sessions for free anytime throughout the weekend of October 17-22.

If you’d like your teachers to keep access after the weekend as well as to have the ability to watch live as a staff  upgrade to the School License All-Access Pass.

Upgrade for even less with a $100 scholarship from the Herzog Foundation! Click here to apply today.

What is included in the All-Access Pass?

The All-Access Pass includes both video and audio recordings for all Summit sessions as well as PD certificates and additional bonus resources.

The individual All-Access Pass includes lifetime access for one teacher.

The school All-Access Pass includes lifetime access for all current & future faculty and staff at your school.

With a school All-Access Pass, individual teachers can watch sessions on their own and you can show sessions for inservice/PD days.

Can I get CEUs or 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).

Certificates of attendance for each session attended can also be submitted to your school or district for potential PD credit.

Can I find out more about the sessions?

View details for the 2024 sessions by clicking here. 

Do I need any special equipment to participate?

Nope! Everything is online, and all you need is internet access. We’ll send you the links at the event gets closer.

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 and audio recordings of all the summit sessions. You can get more information about the All-Access Pass here.

Do you accept Purchase Orders?

Yes! Simply email your purchase order to hello@teach4theheart.com, and we will get you set up.

Other questions?

Special Thanks to our Summit Sponsors!


GOLD Sponsor


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.

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 an invaluable asset 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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