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Attitudes that Enable Ministry (John Coblentz)

Why is attitude important? What is attitude? Which attitudes enable? Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. As God's children, attitudes of humility and gratitude enable people to continue serving because it helps them see themselves as recipients of God's grace and mercy.

Prayer in Leadership

Many leaders seem powerless and ineffective. We will discuss why prayer is so important, why so little prayer happens, and ideas for making it happen

School Matters, Past, Present, and Future

This topic examines where we've been, where we are, and where we're going. How well are we doing what we set out to do, and how will we be doing in the future?

Making your Curriculum Work for You (Amy Zimmerman)

What can you do when your curriculum is not a good fit for your current class? This presentation discusses options if the curriculum is too difficult or easy, too long or short, or has content that is not fitting for your class.

Responding to the Communication Revolution (Melvin Lehman)

How has the communication revolution of our day affected our lives? Mr. Lehman looks at some positives and negatives. He encourages teachers to help their students learn efficency with the large amount of information available and be accountable with what they are learning.

Balanced Elements of Music and Man (H. D. Miller)

The standard by which we make judgement, says Howard, is God. Music, then, can be discerned by understanding the character of God. Courtesy Christian Light Education (CLE).

Avoiding Overload and Burnout

After describing what overload and burnout looks like, this presentation discusses and looks at solutions to common external and internal causes, wrestling with what it means to have appropriate balance in all areas of life. How sad when uniquely gifted individuals must leave strategic places of min

Graduation: Then What? (Glendon Strickler)

You are looking forward to graduation or graduation is still visible in the rear-view mirror. Business, helping at home, Bible School, voluntary service, teaching school, industry, adventure...what is your next step? Am I at the right spot now? How should I be preparing for the future? What is God's

What is Biblical Nonresistance?

Glen encourages a positive practice of serving others as a replacement for the military service expected by governments.Courtesy FBEP.

Helping Daydreaming Danielle

“Attention, Please!” ”Stick at your work.” ”Did you not hear the question I asked?” Some days we run out of ideas for keeping our daydreamers focused….and then they have homework- a stack of it every evening this week!

Bible Memory: From Traumatic Cramming to Hidden Deep in Their Hearts

Cramming for Bible memory is frustrating for both students and parents, and it is NOT hiding God’s word in their hearts, yet that is what a majority of our students do. This session will present several practical ways that teachers can use to help and to encourage students to memorize Scripture long

Preparing for Ministry, Effective in Service (Duane Weber)

God’s part and my part, where do the two intersect? Life is full of the unexpected and the predictable, the unforeseen and the anticipated. As an active servant in the Kingdom of God, what is my role in not only being equipped, but also maintaining ongoing vibrancy for the task that lies before me?

Equipping Servants in High School (Patrick Heatwole)

God has blessed us with the opportunity to educate our children in our own schools. With this opportunity comes the responsibility of investing wisely in this resource. How should our schools be relevant in preparing students for church work as well as the workplace? How can our schools develop youn

Hands-On Learning

There are many ways to learn. We learn by reading, we learn by following the example of others. We learn by asking questions, or by experimentation. Listening to instruction is also a common way to learn. But not all students have the same aptitudes or interests. Students will retain only a fraction

Treasure of Careful Planning (Donna Kauffman)

Are you aware of your purpose for living on this earth? Do you find your Bible Reading, Prayer Moments or even Homemaking tasks fulfilling pursuits? Or hopeless?

Practical Steps In Choosing Curriculum

Student needs, teacher suggestions, parental wants—who finally makes school curriculum decisions? Should cost be a factor? How much do we adjust curriculum for slow or disadvantaged students? Is a Bible-based curriculum important? After all, we read the Bible at church and at home. Can we utilize se

The Perfect…

A series of reflections on the perfect teacher, the perfect parent, the perfect board member, and the perfect student.

Partnering with Your Husband (Carolyn Roth)

"Behind every great man is a great woman." Do you want your husband to be great? Do you want to be that great woman? How can you support your husband in his God-given calling and be an asset to his ministry? Carolyn Roth shares from her experience what has been helpful, as well as pitfalls to avoid,

Building Sustainable Ministry Infrastructure (Richie Lauer)

Needs to be met and people with a heart to work. Are those the only ingredients required to build an effective ministry? Not if you want an organization that can outlive and outperform its founders. Ministries that endure over time pay attention to laying a solid foundation, building an inner suppor

The Principal: Proactive Initiatives

This session is part of the series on the role of the principal or administrator. A team needs a captain, a work-crew is well-served by a foreman, and a committee functions best with a chairman. Similarly, a principal can be a visionary leader, an organizational director, and a helpful discussion mo
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