Summit Schedule
Sessions
These sessions were designed with YOU in mind & are here to provide the clarity, encouragement, and solutions you need to fulfill your calling in this challenging year.
Plan your weekend using the summit schedule below. Click on the title of each session for more details.Live Sessions
Please join us LIVE for the following sessions at the times indicated:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22
8:00pm ET
Kick-Off: Rise Up Renewed + Q&A
with Francis Chan, David Schmus & Linda Kardamis
9:00pm ET
Idea Swap for Educators
with YOU!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23
11:00am ET
The Will to Learn: helping students genuinely care in a world that often doesn't
with Dave Stuart, Jr.
1:00pm ET
Responding to Challenges Like Jesus Would
with David Schmus, Elizabeth Schmus and Heather Kohnen
2:30pm ET
Strategies for Classroom Management Success
with Michele Holiday
4:00pm ET
Processing Grief and Disappointment
with Janice Tarleton
5:00pm ET
Prayer Room
7:30pm ET
Tactics: A Realistic Gameplan for Discussing Christian Convictions
with Greg Koukl
8:30pm ET
Teaching Renewed All Year Long
with David Schmus & Linda Kardamis
The Discussion Room will be open for 30 minutes after the 11am, 1pm, and 2:30pm sessions on Saturday.
On-Demand Sessions
Watch the following sessions on demand throughout the weekend:
Renew Your Mission
Bravely Teaching by Faith in a Secular Age
with Alistair Begg
A Biblical Approach to Racial Unity
with Monique Duson
Navigating Gender Identity with Truth & Love
with Jonathan Holmes
Transforming Our Schools by the Power of Prayer
with Sally Burke
Embracing Religious Freedom in Public Schools
with Eric Buhrer
Teach with Faith (not Fear)
with David Schmus
Legal Update: Current Issues Concerning Christian Educators
with Caleb Dalton and Jonathan Alexandre
How to Kick-Start a Faculty Fellowship Group
with Mike Hicks
Renew Your Mindset
Overcoming Anxiety as a Teacher
with Crystal Kershaw
All Filled Up: Creating Space in Our Lives for What Matters Most
with Heather Kohnen
How to Make Time in the Word Meaningful (Even When You're Busy)
with Bonnie Hunter Marlowe
Teaching Uplifted, Even in Challenging Times
with Paula Phillips
Finding Renewal When You Feel Burnt Out
with Amber Harper
Renew Your Methods
Lesson Planning the Easy Way
with Kelly Jackson
Teaching in the Spirit
with Jason Wilson and April Reutter
Leading Wisely When Nothing Makes Sense
with Ashley Ogal
Centers and Stations - Minus the Stress
with Laura Kebart
Classroom Procedures that Will Save Your Sanity
with Linda Kardamis
Refresh Your Classroom with Generosity
with Megan Shahabi
Flip Your Class to Help Students Excel
with Rick Scarfi
Exhibitions
These sponsored sessions will introduce you to some of our amazing partners and the fantastic resources they have to support you as an educator (many of which are free!)
Why Genesis Matters: Helping Students Stand Strong on God's Word
by Genesis Apologetics
Opening Your Students' Eyes to Global Poverty
with Poverty Encounter
Reignite Your Passion for Teaching
by Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University & Biola University
will have representatives available to answer questions during our Idea Swap at 9pm Friday evening
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Rise Up 2021 is here to provide answers, hope & encouragement so you can teach from a place of renewal - by God’s grace!
Sessions revolve around three main topics:
1
Renew Your Mission
Be inspired by new ideas for how you can make a difference - shining God's love and the light of His truths into your classroom - regardless of where you teach.
2
Renew Your Mind
This last year and a half has been extra challenging, and you may be feeling frustrated, anxious, or overwhelmed. 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.
3
Renew Your Methods
Need some fresh inspiration for your classroom? These sessions will provide practical strategies to renew your methods and make you a more effective educator.
You also won't want to miss this years' Exhibition Sessions, which will introduce you to some of our amazing partners and the fantastic resources they have to support you as an educator (many of which are free!)
Session Details
Check out the details for each session here:
(Please note that session topics and times are evolving and may be subject to change.)
Live Sessions
Friday, Oct. 22 @ 8:00pm EST
Summit Kick-off: Rise Up Renewed Plus Q&A
with Francis Chan, David Schmus, & Linda Kardamis
In this inspirational summit kick-off, we'll examine our God-given calling as educators and discover how to gain strength by keeping our eyes on our calling & mission.
Friday, Oct. 22 @ 9:00pm EST
IDEA SWAP FOR EDUCATORS
with YOU & your fellow educators
Teachers have the best ideas, so why not share them!? Join us on Zoom to seek and share solutions with fellow educators. Representatives from Biola University and Grand Canyon University will also be available to answer questions.
Saturday, Oct. 23 @ 11:00am EDT
the will to learn: helping students genuinely care in a world that often doesn't
with Dave Stuart, Jr.
For students to grow and succeed, they have to care about the work they are doing. But how do we get them to care? In this session, we'll examine the five key beliefs that unlock care and how to instill them in your classroom.
Saturday, Oct. 23 @ 1:00pm EDT
Responding to challenges like Jesus would
with David Schmus, Elizabeth Schmus, and Heather Kohnen
Chuck Swindoll famously said, “Life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it.” At CEAI, we see a common pattern: educators who want to be used by God in their schools suddenly find themselves facing challenges with the potential to derail God’s purposes. Through this session taken from the innovative AWAKE One-Day Experience, you will unlock key insights into how we respond to challenges, and discover new strategies to experience greater peace and kingdom impact.
Saturday, Oct. 23 @ 2:30pm EST
Strategies for Classroom management success
with Michele Holiday of Feed their Needs
Do you want to create a safe, orderly, and productive classroom environment? In this session, Michele Holiday will share practical strategies to help you manage your classroom and student behaviors with less stress and less struggle
Saturday, Oct. 23 @ 4:00pm EST
Processing Grief and Disappointment
with Janice Tarleton of Sustainable Faith
Grief is the God-designed (and Jesus-demonstrated) way to handle pain – the pain of death AND the multitude of life’s big and small losses, including those due to the pandemic. Unprocessed, pain piles up and spills out in hurtful, destructive ways, and it diminishes joy, intimacy, and connection. Learn more about grief, loss, transition and practices to engage with God and emotion.
Saturday, Oct. 23 @ 5:00pm ET
praying together
With all the challenges we are facing, do you just need some prayer? Join us during this time to receive personal prayer from our team, and help us pray for others in an intimate breakout room setting. We believe that the Holy Spirit will meet you in a meaningful way as we come together in His presence.
Saturday, Oct. 23 @ 7:30pm EST
Tactics: A realistic gameplan for dicsussing christian convictions
with Greg Koukle, author of Tactics
Do you freeze up when speaking to non-believers about Jesus or other Biblical worldview questions? Do you avoid these conversations due to pressure to “close the deal” or win the argument? Come let best-selling author and renowned apologist Greg Koukl teach us simple tactics that both release the pressure on us and prove to be more effective in reaching hearts and minds as we represent Christ in our schools and everywhere we go.
Saturday, Oct. 23 @ 8:30pm EST
Teaching Renewed All Year Long
with Linda Kardamis & David Schmus
See description coming soon.
On-Demand Sessions
These sessions will be available on-demand October 21-26.
RENEW YOUR MISSION
Bravely Teaching by Faith in a Secular Age
with Alistair Begg of Truth for Life
What does it look like for us to teach in a society that increasingly does not like what Christians believe, say, and do? It's tempting to grow angry, keep our heads down, retreat, or just give up altogether. But this isn't the first time that God's people have had to learn how to live in a pagan world that opposes God's rule. Join us as Alistair Begg shares insights from his newest book Brave by Faith that show us how to live bravely, confidently, and obediently in an increasingly secular society.
A BIBLICAL APPROACH TO RACIAL UNITY
with Monique Duson of Center for Biblical Unity
Many Christians want to stand for racial unity, but don’t know how. And many approaches to “racial reconciliation” can create more problems than they solve. In this session, Monique Duson, founder of Center for Biblical Unity, will help us understand a Biblical approach to racial unity.
Navigating Gender Identity with Truth & Love (Encore)
with Jonathan Holmes of Fieldstone Counseling
As Christians, we know God created gender, but what exactly does that mean for modern-day questions of gender identity? Join us in this conversation with Jonathan Holmes to discover a Biblical understanding of gender and how to work it out with wisdom, truth, and love.
TRANSFORMING OUR SCHOOLS BY THE POWER OF PRAYER
with Sally Burke of Moms in Prayer
Did you know that there is an army of moms around the country (and world) praying for you? Come hear from the President of Moms In Prayer about the power of prayer to transform schools—and the best part? She has a plan for teachers to pray too.
Embracing Religious Freedom in Public Schools
with Eric Buhrer of Go Gateways
Churches, educators, students, parents, school clubs, and parachurch ministries are coming together in communities around the nation to empower students and educators to exercise their religious liberties at school. The result? School culture is becoming less about radical agendas and more about Jesus. Come hear Eric Buehrer’s simple but bold plan to reverse the direction and culture of our schools and how you can play a part.
Teach with faith (not fear)
with David Schmus of CEAI
Where are the legal lines drawn for public school educators? Can we tell our students about our faith? How do we handle difficult issues like gender, sexuality, and race? Learn the key federal law that sets those boundaries and how it applies in specific situations in the classroom so you can shine your light with confidence.
Legal Update: Current Issues Concerning Christian EducatorS
with Jonathan Alexandre of Liberty Counsel and Caleb Dalton of Alliance Defending Freedom
Are new politically powerful philosophies about gender or race creating a hostile environment for Christian educators at your school? Do you feel the freedom to speak from your Christian convictions? Come hear from Jonathan Alexandre of Liberty Counsel and Caleb Dalton of Alliance Defending Freedom for a legal briefing on where we currently stand on these issues, as well as the extent of your rights to speak freely.
How to Kick-Start a Faculty Fellowship Group
with Mike Hicks of Lift America
Do you want to start a teacher fellowship group, but aren’t sure how? Or does your existing group need new life? Come learn about the LIFT Toolkit: a series of short, powerful videos and discussion questions designed just for teachers to connect and pray during lunch or before/after school.
RENEW YOUR MINDSET
CATEGORY: RENEW YOUR MINDSET
overcoming anxiety as a teacher
with Crystal Kershaw of Fieldstone Counseling
As teachers, we can so easily be overwhelmed by anxiety and stress. Join us as Crystal Kershaw shares Scriptural principles and practical strategies to help us overcome anxiety and teach with a sense of God's presence and peace.
CATEGORY: RENEW YOUR MINDSET
All filled up: Creating space in our lives for what matters most
with Heather Kohnen of CEAI
Are you overwhelmed by life? Do the distractions of the day to day keep you from meaningful relationships with God and those around you? Do you find yourself wondering if you are fulfilling the purpose that God has for you? Do you wish there was more time in your day for the priorities in your life? If you answer yes to any of these questions, this session is for you. Join us to discover a new way to look at life and the time God has gifted you each day.
CATEGORY: RENEW YOUR MINDSET
Finding renewal when you feel burnt out
with Amber Harper of Burned In Teacher
After such a crazy year, teacher burnout is more common than ever. In this session, you'll examine why you're burnt out and discover practical steps to find the renewal you need.
CATEGORY: RENEW YOUR MINDSET
How to Make Time in the Word Meaningful (Even when You're Busy)
with Bonnie Hunter Marlowe of Teachers in the Word
As a teacher, it's vital to be grounded in the truths of Scripture. But sometimes it's hard to prioritize Bible study amidst all the craziness of teaching. Join us as we discuss how to not only find time for Bible reading but how to make it meaningful and impactful in your life.
CATEGORY: RENEW YOUR MINDSET
TEAching uplifted even in challenging times
with Paula Phillips of Right Road Kids
The past two years have been beyond challenging for everyone. Join us for this revitalizing session where we’ll share ways to stay encouraged, focused, and uplifted as educators even when facing challenges and adversity.
RENEW YOUR METHODS
CATEGORY: RENEW YOUR METHODS
lesson planning the easy way
with Kelly Jackson of The Simply Organized Teacher
Is lesson planning taking way too long and feeling way too difficult? In this practical session, Kelly Jackson teaches how to create lesson plans easily and effectively.
CATEGORY: RENEW YOUR METHODS
Teaching in the spirit
with Jason Wilson of Biola and April Reutter of Love Norwalk
Does the Holy Spirit have an interest in your teaching? Would the Holy Spirit lead your classroom if allowed? Are there heart postures and methods that increase our awareness of His direction? Come be challenged to let the Spirit have His way in your teaching, and experience the fruit that results.
CATEGORY: RENEW YOUR MISSION
Leading wisely when nothing makes sense
with Ashley Ogal of We Teach Joy
As educators, God has given each of us a sphere of influence. But sometimes it can be challenging to lead wisely, especially in times of confusion or difficulty. Join us for a candid conversation with Ashely Ogal about what leadership means and how to lead like the Lord.
CATEGORY: RENEW YOUR METHODS
classroom procedures that will save your sanity
with Linda Kardamis of Teach4theHeart
In this rapid-fire session, Linda Kardamis will share fifty practical classroom procedures that just might save your sanity and will certainly make your classroom run a bit more smoothly. These procedures solve a variety of common problems such as regaining students’ attention, keeping track of absent/missing work, and even the age-old my-students-don’t-have-their-pencils problem. (Perfect for grades 3 – 12 but will also be helpful for lower grades.)
CATEGORY: RENEW YOUR METHODS
Refresh your classroom with generosity
with Meghan Shahabi of Generous Classroom
Hear about the 7 Ways of Living Generously and all the possibilities that come when you equip your students to be generous in their school, home, and community.
CATEGORY: RENEW YOUR METHODS
Flip Your Class to Help 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.
CATEGORY: RENEW YOUR METHODS
centers & Stations- minus the stress
with Laura Kebart of Language Arts Teachers
Have you tried to run centers or stations, only to find yourself confused and overwhelmed? In this session, Laura Kebart shares practical tips to create and manage stations in an easy, realistic way.
Exhibition
These sponsored sessions will introduce you to some of our amazing partners and the fantastic resources they have to support you as an educator (many of which are free!)
CATEGORY: EXHIBITION SESSION
why genesis matters: Helping students stand strong on god's word
with Dave Bisbee of Genesis Apologetics
Recent studies have shown that 2/3 of youth who are in church today are likely to walk away from their faith when they reach college. Why is this happening and what can we do about it? Please join us as we explore this important topic.
CATEGORY: EXHIBITION SESSION
Navigating Social Justice in Today's Classroom
with Tina Ramirez of Hardwired Global
Students and teachers across the United States face a growing challenge: how do you navigate today’s social justice issues, and live according to your own conscience among your peers — particularly those with whom you disagree? Hardwired has proven that the solution is to establish a human rights framework and a foundation of respect for human dignity and freedom of conscience in the classroom. Since 2013, Hardwired has been equipping teachers around the world to counter intolerance and develop a greater respect for the inherent rights and dignity among their students. We have developed innovative teaching methods that have been used with success in other countries, and we are bringing our experience and resources to you here in this session.
CATEGORY: EXHIBITION SESSION
Opening Your Students' Eyes to Global Poverty
with Becky Schulte of Poverty Encounter
Teachers have described the Poverty Encounter virtual tour as a “mission trip for your classroom!” Learn how God is using the church and His people to serve the needs of families living in extreme poverty all around the world. Students leave with greater empathy and compassion for children in need, and a deeper understanding of global poverty. School Partnership information for private schools and accommodations for public schools will also be provided. Poverty Encounter is an initiative of Children’s Hunger Fund.
CATEGORY: EXHIBITION SESSION
Reignite your passion for teaching
with Grand Canyon University's Professional Development Team
Join the Canyon Professional Development team from Grand Canyon University as they look at why we can all start to feel burned out no matter how much we love our jobs. Learn how something as simple as a bullet list or a free library app could be the key to helping you reignite your passion!
FAQ
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions:
Mark your calendar to join us for special LIVE sessions Friday evening & throughout the day Saturday.
They'll also be amazing on-demand sessions that will release on Thursday, October 22 and will be available to watch throughout the weekend.
Everything is FREE throughout the weekend, but if you'd like to keep access and watch on your own schedule afterwards, consider upgrading to the all-access pass.
We'll email you throughout the weekend at the email address you used to sign up so keep an eye on your inbox.
You absolutely do not need Facebook to attend the summit.
You'll still get the general email reminders about the summit. Just make sure you watch your inbox - and mark your calendar.
No! Everything is online, and all you need is internet access. We’ll send you the links at the event gets closer.
Head to academy.teach4theheart.com and login in the upper right corner to view your account. (If it doesn't show up right away, you'll find it under My Courses.)
Certificates of attendance will be available for all-access pass holders. You can upgrade to the all-access pass here.
If you teach in an ACSI or AACS school, you'll be happy to know that we are an approved PD provider for both organizations. This means you should have no trouble receiving PD credit for this summit.
Email us at linda@teach4theheart.com, and we'll be happy to assist you.
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