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Lectern

Cultivating Conviction in Children

Conviction: Godly, passionate belief. Conviction is cultivated in our classrooms when the search for truth is understood. Mr. Brubaker...

Priorities for Teachers, Session 3; Glendon Strickler

This is part three of a four-part series in which Glendon addresses lesson planning, student motivation, and other topics relevant to...

Priorities for Teachers, Session 1; Glendon Strickler

This is part one of a four-part series in which Glendon addresses lesson planning, student motivation, and other topics relevant to...

Authentic Leadership

Authentic is a bit of a buzz word lately. While the word has often been misused, it does express a deep longing in the heart of this...

The Challenge of Relationship in Ministry

'- An open look at the #1 cause for ministry burnout and attrition- A look at how ministry relationship is influenced by unresolved...

Educating for Life

If the purpose of education is to prepare students for life, how do we assess the effectiveness of our educational programs? LeRoy...

School Culture: Using It

In this series of talks, Howard draws on his experience to encourage teachers to embrace and build positive school culture.

The Role of the Home in Success at School

Taking input from his audience of teachers, Ed shares principles that enable parents to support their children's school and teachers....

Ministry Providing Leadership Without Meddling (John M Martin)

In our conservative Mennonite circles we view the school as an arm of the church, so church leadership cannot avoid their ultimate...

SOS Calls from the Board

A series of short talks on common calls for help from school boards: HELP! I've No Clue What I'm Doing (Jeff Good) HELP! My Teacher &...

Choosing Your Battles

There will always be problems in the classroom, and sometimes you can’t work on all of them at once. How do you decide which issues to...

It's Our Turn: Preparing for and Completing Our Part of the Mission

From Abraham to Jesus to you, God is in the business of sending people to a complete a mission. How do you prepare for the part He...

The School's Role As an Arm of the Church

How does the school relate to the church? Edwin reminds us that schools should not rule over the mission of the church; they should...

Caring for People at the End of their Lives (Nolan Byler)

What criteria should a Christian use in making end-of-life decisions? How can caregivers avoid abandonment as death nears? How much...

Business of Mission (Bill Mullet)

Business and missions do not need to be at odds. By serving others, both use synergy and strategy to reach the bottom line of bringing...

Components of Classroom Culture

Culture is the "hidden curriculum" or "persona" that shapes and influences every aspect of your classroom. Mr. Hurst focuses on the...

An Overview of the Quality of Mennonite Education

How good is Mennonite education? Frank shares the values that make Mennonite schools positive, and offers his thoughts on areas that...

Helping the Hurting

We live in a world of much sin and sorrow. How should Christians respond? How can we engage with broken people in ways that are...

Developing a Servant Heart: Stories of Ministry

Do you truly want to be God's servant? What are you doing for the Kingdom of Heaven? Using the parable of the talents, Johnny Miller...

The Essential Role of Anabaptist Schools

A story-filled lecture on the important and shaping effects of Anabaptist school. Glendon relates many inspiring and reenergizing...

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