What is teaching, and who can do it? Orval outlines the gifts and characteristics that enable a teacher to train students. The last part of the message is a series of responses from small groups that discussed the focus questions for the topic.Courtesy FBEP.

How tough are you? Can you really do this “Christian thing” yourself? Can you afford to be transparent? Is it even safe? Are you tired of being stuck in a rut? Is the single cord frayed and ready to snap? Discover the freedom and power of a three-fold cord.

The apostle Paul instructed the older women to teach the younger. This made sense to us when we were young women! As older women, however, we may feel uncertain. We have our own unanswered questions. How can we listen and share from our own experience in ways that offer hope and direction?

Devotional periods come alive with fitting object lessons and illustrations. But when do we have time to prepare and where do I find ideas? Come to this workshop to gain ideas and inspiration.

Pete explores the glories of God displayed under the surface of the world's oceans. Courtesy Christian Light Education (CLE).

Why should we seek to excel (1 Corinthians 14:12)? How can youth excel in the local congregation in such areas of service as song leading, giving encouragement, committees, ushering, singing for the elderly, friendliness to strangers and teaching Sunday school? The best preparation for tomorrow is t

The blessings of a Christian school are more than we sometimes realize, and a step back is occasionally necessary to recognize the magnitude of these benefits. While not without deficiencies and challenges, our schools do contribute greatly to our churches and communities. What components of our sch

Leaving the mission field and returning home can be a very traumatic event. Returning missionaries need discerning and caring people around them to help them navigate the challenges of re-entry. This session examines some of the major challenges that returning missionaries face and some practical wa

Have you ever wondered why you are better at some tasks than others? Part of the answer to this question lies in understanding your strengths and weaknesses in work skills. This session teaches how to use a Skill Assessment tool to identify and measure key skills used in the workplace. As a result,

From the perspective an involved school board member, Glendon encourages us to face our fears and communicate with one another. We should listen with curiosity, speak with honesty, and act with humility and integrity. Courtesy CASBI.

Each of us as women brings our unique blend of gifts/passion to a team. Sometimes those differences grate instead of nurture and bless. In this talk, Barb Coblentz gives ways of embracing this diversity rather than allowing it to divide and irritate.

In the second of four sessions on Anabaptist teaching, Kyle extends the analogy of swords>plowshares/knowledge>wisdom by speaking of the specifics of classroom life. Kyle explores the question of who gets to define education, and encourages teachers to see choices as a fire that heats knowledge and

Reminding students of Howard Hendricks' statement that mere experience without evaluation does not ensure our growth as teachers, Brandon leads us through a checklist for assessing areas of strength and areas of need.Courtesy FBEP.

Why was I born? What does God want to do with my life? This presentation provides information regarding how to write a personal mission statement, set long term objectives, and short term goals. It explores ideas related to sustaining personal vision, and direction throughout a life of ministry. It

School boards are sometimes unsure how to assess their faculty's performance. This workshop addresses the need and goal for evaluations and offers practical advice on types of evaluations and tools that can be used.

Elmer addresses board members as a teacher's advocate. He suggests its time to place a higher value on the important role teachers play in our communities.Courtesy CASBI.

Who we are (being), what we think (beliefs), and what we do (behaviors) are interrelated and inseparable. The life of Jesus will anchor our wrestling with the kind of being, beliefs, and behaviors that cultivate God-love in our students.

Whether you live in a foreign country, teach in a classroom, work in an office, or serve your husband and children at home, your life can be overwhelming. In this session, Lolita Hershberger discusses how to thrive and flourish in life’s endless demands and opportunities, and how to pay attention to

A recording of a panel discussion at WFTI 2022.

Frank suggests a series of practical classroom methods for setting an example of excellence. He discusses projects, tests, and reports as opportunities for instilling learning.Courtesy FBEP.