Philip Horst gave this update on the Christian School Resource Committee (CSRC) at CSAI 2025.

Do you possess wisdom, or does it possess you? James 3:17 says, "But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy." God's wisdom is given as a parameter for our lives that overf

Are you a student of the word of God? You are what you consume. Are you consuming the word, allowing it to change you and overflow into godly reading choices for you and your family? Join Albert as he shares his passion for the written and Living Word and offers practical suggestions of helpful read

As school leaders’ wives, is our aim and goal to give of our time and resources for the united purpose and work of our Christian Schools? "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men." Col. 3:23. At home, school, and church, are we showing sympathy or apathy? Together, let

It has been moved, and seconded that “Nominations cease.” …Brother [Shane] has been chosen as the treasurer. Now what? Some of the aspects of a treasurer that we’ll be considering are being a man of integrity, working with the previous treasurer (and others) during the transition, working as part of

"What did you learn at school today?” Parents may ask their child this question, perhaps at the supper table, and listen with interest and discernment as the events of the day are shared. How would you answer this question if a school board member posed it to you after you visited school. What are t

Teaching literature is about much more than just reading stories. Literature class provides opportunities to shape communication and the understanding of traits like selfishness or courage. Dennis uses many specific examples to illustrate the learning potential found in works of literature. He illus

Singing is an important part of worship in our communities. Come to this three-part series of workshops to learn practical ways to inspire and teach young students to sing. Listen to Elementary Music Culture Part 1. Listen to Elementary Music Culture Part 3. Elementary Music Culture was pr

Everyone makes mistakes. But we don’t need to repeat all the mistakes of our predecessors. Come to learn about the common pitfalls that teachers can fall into and how we can avoid them. The first step in avoiding a pitfall is seeing it before you fall in! This session is intended for new teachers. P

It was a long week; in fact, every week is a long week. It seems the energy tank is constantly getting more and more empty. Will you be able to make it to the end of the school year? And then, after multiple years in the classroom, how do I drum up the energy and vision for a new year? Running on an

Singing is an important part of worship in our communities. Come to this three-part series of workshops to learn practical ways to inspire and teach young students to sing. Listen to Elementary Music Culture Part 2. Listen to Elementary Music Culture Part 3. Elementary Music Culture was pr

What is the difference between a procedure and a rule? How do procedures help me have a disciplined classroom? What are procedures that can help me teach in a multi-grade classroom? Come to this workshop that helps us understand how procedures are foundational to learning. This session is intended f

The topic of mental health can be a hot-button issue, whether in the secular setting or within the church. But there is no denying that cases of mental health affect Anabaptist schools. Millard outlines three primary views on mental health within Christian perspectives, explores how mental health is

How do we know if we are dealing with a student’s carnal rebellious nature or if the student is lacking the necessary tools to be able to do what we’re asking of them? What are some of the signs of the more common differences/disabilities we might see in children that could affect their learning?

Structured routines prevent negative behaviors and foster a safe, organized learning environment. Abigail differentiates between procedures (consistent methods for classroom tasks) and discipline (addressing inappropriate behavior). She provides many actionable steps towards fostering strong procedu

Am I prepared to teach school? Where do I start? What is most important? If you feel like an elephant that has been dropped into the ocean, this class will give you some techniques and strategies to help keep your head above water! This session is intended for new teachers. Preparation was presented

Does motivation come naturally or is it up to the teachers to make sure that their students are motivated and remain motivated? Is motivation a shared responsibility of the teacher and the student? Do the parents enter into this picture at all? Come to hear some guidelines for ways that teachers can

How can teachers help a student to concentrate? Is it more than just a quiet room? Sometimes we may think that it is all up to the student to figure out how to concentrate on their work, but is that true? Come to this workshop to hear pointers that teachers can use to enhance the ability of their st

Is boredom a necessary evil when it comes to some things we must do in school? What are some practical ideas of how to keep learning and education fresh and interesting without losing our overarching goals for education? Bursting Boredom’s Bubble was presented by Jonathan Miller at Western Fellowshi

A school board is only as strong as its members, but how can a board enable new members to gain a vision for the work of the school and confidently contribute from their own talents? Rod emphasizes three ways to integrate new members and create a cohesive, committed school board: Sharing the vision