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Lectern

Building Relational Skills

Relationships can be complicated. We are not some sort of inanimate objects with no feelings. How can we teach our students to relate to each other and to life in general in a Biblical and personable way?

Helping Moody Mary

“Oh No! It looks like Mary may have another moody day….Give me wisdom, Lord. Yesterday she did so well.” What triggers the moodiness in certain students? What do we do to situations that may seem out of our control?

Practical Steps to Building your Budget

Budgeting is important to any establishment. Leland gives practical advice for beginning and experienced school budgeters.Courtesy CASBI.

Little Stewards, Big Consequences

Stewardship applies to everyone who has God-given resources at their disposal. Students of all ages must learn to be responsible stewards of the time, talent, and treasure entrusted to them by God. This presentation will define stewardship in a broad sense, and suggest points of application for all

Preparation for Service-School Leadership (Pete Peters)

Pete leads a discussion on two questions: How can we serve, but without a proud spirit? How can leaders model the service of Christ to others? We must not only demonstrate Christian attitudes of service, but also inspire others to such service. Courtesy Christian Light Education (CLE).

Educating for the Kingdom: Compassion

In this first session of his series on "Educating for the Kingdom," Jeremy Sauder defines both education and the "kingdom." He then turns his focus toward teaching with compassion, using Jesus and others as examples.

The Anatomy of Communication

What is happening when we communicate? Session one of a four-part series on effective communication.

Educating For the Kingdom

Schools are the training grounds for citizens of the Kingdom of God. It is imperative that schools and teachers make this the focus of their mission.

The Great Commandment and Education (Steven Brubaker)

Sinkholes are disconcerting because we assume substantial foundations. We will consider how Jesus' use of the Shema points to lived answers that adequately support the life of the teacher and school.

Christ-Like Thinking Across Curriculum, Part 1: Definitions

How do we teach students to discern, value, believe, and live the truth? In Part 1 of this series, Mark develops some important definitions related to the topic teaching truth and Christ-like thinking.

The Role of the Ministerial Representative

In a workshop for pastors and church leaders, Allen discusses responsibilities and considerations for serving on the school board. Courtesy CASBI.

"May I Have a Receipt?" Extending Your Mission with Proper Receipting

Donors expect us to issue donation receipts that allow them to deduct their contributions on their income tax returns. But do you know what critical elements must be included on your donation receipts? What about material donations or donations received at fundraiser events? This session focuses on

How Teachers Can Stimulate and Encourage Each Other

Although there is value in using outside resources, Jonas reminds teachers not to neglect to contribute to and receive from their fellow teachers. None of us teach or work on our own: we need each other to build one another up and hold one another accountable.Courtesy FBEP.

The Heart of Teaching: Engaging with Students and Content

Why do we teach? What is the center of center of teaching? How do we bring teaching to life?

Money Matters

Finances are often one of a school's pressing issues. Vaughn Martin addresses different topics centered around money and schools.

The Classroom Melting Pot

God made all these personalities and abilities that walked through your classroom door and into your heart. He is the one that will give you the wisdom and the recipe to make a delectable stew without it boiling over.

What Motivates a Child's Behavior?

Many different factors go into motivating and changing children's behaviors. Jonathan deals with how to help a child be motivated correctly in academic, social, and moral behavior.Courtesy Western Fellowship Teachers' Institute.

How To Do It by Randall Yoder

Events like CASBI provide a wealth of ideas for improving your personal and professional life. But if you try to do everything immediately, you'll likely fail at everything, says Randall. Drawing on Stephen Covey's work, Randall encourages us to prioritize the most important and commit to practices

A Christian Philosophy of Education

David Burkey explains the Christian relationship with knowledge. Because of the way God has revealed himself, we ought to be faithful in our learning and teaching. Courtesy FBEP.

The Annual Audit

Something about the word “audit” strikes fear in our hearts. Proper planning goes a long way in turning an audit into a helpful learning experience rather than a dreaded time of questioning. If your organization is considering an audit, or if you have questions about how to get more value out of you
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