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“Gentle parenting” as a modern philosophy differs sharply from biblical gentleness. Edwin contrasts the two and offers guidance for school leaders facing the resulting classroom challenges.

Dennis Yoder, and accountant at Yoder Financial Services, surveys common funding methods and the practical and legal questions that accompany them.

A school’s identity is what it actually is, not what the mission statement claims. Boards and administrators must observe reality and steward it carefully.

Power centers (individuals or groups with significant influence) are inevitable in schools. When handled carnally they grieve the Spirit; when approached with humility and Spirit-control, they can work together for good.

How a board is structured affects the health and effectiveness of the school. Gerald describes four broad models and practical practices that help any model function well.

From his experience working with dyslexics, Peter Whitt offers practical classroom accommodations for students who struggle, especially those with phonetic or processing difficulties.

Linford Burkholder explains the purpose and basic tools of parliamentary procedure so small school boards can conduct orderly, fair meetings without unnecessary formality.

Dennis Yoder covers the legal and tax duties of nonprofit school boards, focusing on donations, payroll, housing, and required filings.

Four short talks from CASBI 2026 explore practical challenges facing school boards and teachers. Linford Hurst, Anthony Hurst, Jonas Sauder, and Jeremy Sauder each address a common tension in Conservative Anabaptist schools.

Should school be fun? It’s a simple question, but it doesn’t have a simple answer.

Maranatha Christian School in Watsontown, PA is looking for an administrator for the 2027-2028 School year. If interested please contact the school via email.

Every summer, Faith Builders operates a five-week term designed to prepare and equip teachers in K-12 settings. Good teachers are always learning and growing, increasing their knowledge and skills as teachers while developing wisdom and character as persons. Summer Term provides an opportunity for teachers to invest in both dimensions of growth. Many teachers have found that the challenge and discipline of Summer Term courses have increased their effectiveness as teachers. Many schools are encouraging that investment by offering financial support to teachers attending Summer Term at Faith Builders.

College education can be an opportunity for Christians to learn more about the creation of God and interact with people from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs. At the same time, this opportunity comes with a unique set of challenges socially, spiritually, and intellectually. For example, conservative Anabaptist college students are often a minority in both their churches and colleges.

EACH is a biennial convention of conservative Anabaptist ministries held every other March hosted by Faith Builders. This gathering serves to connect the ministries with each other and with their supporting communities. The first day of the event focuses on equipping personnel who are already serving in ministries around the world; the second day introduces attendees to opportunities for service and to the skills needed for effective ministry work. REACH includes main sessions, a range of breakout session topics, ministry focus sessions, a ministry display hall, and an opportunity to spend time connecting with new and old friends.

Every winter, Faith Builders offers classes during a five-week term. The courses offered are focused on Bible, theology, Kingdom living, and music. This five-week term offers courses and schedules to serve a wide variety of students, from young people seeking spiritual growth and practical teaching to seasoned pastors seeking refreshment and encouragement. Students can attend for two, three, or five weeks. Winter Term includes courses to challenge and deepen your faith and equip you to serve your church better, whatever your phase or direction in life.

The vitality of our schools depends, among other things, on good administration. Since 2010, the Administrators Conference and Retreat has served Anabaptist communities by helping administrators build vision for their schools and become effective leaders. The keynote speaker for ACR 2027 will be Merle Burkholder.  His sessions will draw on Psalm 1 to reflect on the life of the leader, both privately and publicly.

Lord willing, the 2027 Conservative Anabaptist School Board Institute will be held on Friday, March 5 and Saturday, March 6 near Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

We had a wonderful day at school today. Not only was it a hot lunch day, but we had interesting discussions in our ethics and Anabaptist history classes. There were also just a few occurrences that made me reflect and be thankful that I’m a teacher and glad that I have the students that I am blessed to have. Here’s my list:

Fiscal Year 2025 -2026 Progress Report

You can’t draw water from an empty well. You can’t make a meal with no ingredients. You can’t light a fire without fuel.

Kind Heavenly Father, I come to You today, deeply aware of the ways that I have fallen short...

Each school year, I read through the book These Are My People in reading class with my students.

When done well, group projects build valuable teamwork skills, inspire students, excite them about what they’re learning, and teach them much more than you lecturing ever could. That’s worth some extra effort.

Plain Talent Connection is hosting a Career Connections Expo in Ephrata, PA on Tuesday, January 12, 2027. Give your students the opportunity to explore career paths and connect with local businesses! The Career Connections Expo brings high school students face-to-face with employers to discover career opportunities, learn about different industries, and begin making valuable connections for their future.

I love to be outside on a sunny day with children happily romping around the playground.  They engage in friendly competition, work well with a team, and put their hearts into the game.

We all hope for things. We wake up every morning with some hope or expectation for the day. We give little attention to our dreams until things stop going the way we want. What do we do with ruptured expectations? What do students do?

“Now, friends, is that how we want to act?” I cringed when I heard a teacher say this to her misbehaving students recently in the local public library. A current trend in education has relaxed the respectful line between teachers and students, placing them on the same level.

Nottawa Christian School in Sturgis, Michigan is seeking a teacher/principal for the 2027–2028 school year. NCS is a small conservative Anabaptist school operated in connection with the Amish-Mennonite Pilgrim Church. We serve families from the local congregation and area churches.

We who work in Christian education—whether teachers, counselors, coaches, aides, or leaders—are engaged in “God-work.” I hadn’t previously thought of my teaching and work in education as being sacred, but I think this is a worthy consideration.

When we’re in the grind of teaching day after day, it can be easy to get stuck in ruts. Here are a few ways you could consider adding variety to the ways you check for student understanding.

I am always on the lookout for teacher tips and tools that help to make a challenging job a little easier. Sometimes these are somewhat unconventional things that even make me chuckle a little at the fact that I use them.

August is here and with it comes a wonderful sense of anticipation, and perhaps a touch or two of fear and dread. All of these feelings are completely normal and can be used constructively if they are channeled and directed to profit our preparations.

Thrive Online Academy is dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality educational experiences for students. As online Christian teachers, we empower learners to grow academically and in faith through tailored learning pathways, engaging lessons, and meaningful support. We believe every student has unique strengths and learning needs, and our mission is to help them reach their full potential.

Passionate educators wanted! Discover meaningful career opportunities in personalized academic support. Make a difference while growing professionally with Family Focused Tutors. If you have the desire to serve families and help students thrive academically, we would love to have you on the team! We require that our tutors have a background in education or experience teaching children. We are looking for educators who can teach elementary, middle school, or high school students! We are a Christian company and value hiring individuals who are able to teach through a Christian worldview.

The orbits of celestial objects point us to the great wisdom and understanding of our Creator. This document shows how algebra, geometry, and trigonometry can help us to see beautiful patterns in orbits. The patterns seen in orbits around the sun also apply to orbits of satellites around the earth.

Students and teachers alike anticipate the first day of school. It is a day of excitement, nervousness, newness, uncertainty, and expectation. The first day will set the tone for the year. As teachers we want to use this to our advantage and start things off well. We want to be ready for a productive term ahead.

“Welcome to first grade! I’m glad you are in my class!” I look around at the bright-eyed students sitting expectantly at their desks. Most of them are happy to be at school; one or two children may feel a bit apprehensive. I am looking forward to the new year!

This is a reflective form for academic excellence for classroom use. Student reflection forms are a tool used for self assessment and can help increase accountability, allow students to take ownership of academic progress, help develop a positive growth mindset, and provide teachers insight on classroom environment and instruction.

This is a reflective form for classroom use. Student reflection forms are a tool used for self assessment and can help increase accountability, allow students to take ownership of academic progress, help develop a positive growth mindset, and provide teachers insight on classroom environment and instruction.

Student reflection forms are a tool used for self assessment and can help increase accountability, allow students to take ownership of academic progress, help develop a positive growth mindset, and provide teachers insight on classroom environment and instruction.

Brian Warner address the history and fallout of the modern parenting method known as gentle parenting. He provides four ways churches, schools, and families can work to overcome this, including practicing Biblical disciple, creating boudaries, and choosing to trust truth over feelings.