Drawing from his experience as an off-site principle during the startup phase of Trauger Mennonite School, Chet Stoltzfus discusses ways to structure the school to aid in communication, delegation, accountability, ownership, and more. An...

"And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ." –Ephesians 4:11-12 Your job as a minister is to be an equipper. As a...

The Role of a Chairman presented by Tony Burkholder focuses on the responsibilities, challenges, and tools for effective leadership as a chairman of a school board. Using the Working Genius framework, he gives practical advice in the areas...

In the Kingdom of God, the role of a leader is to serve; to follow the example of Jesus Christ, bend down, and wash the feet of those he oversees. How can a board and administrator work together to effectively serve their school and...

Teachers must continually grow to remain effective. Helping Teachers Grow on the Job presented by Gerald Miller focuses on fostering teacher development, emphasizing the necessity of lifelong learning and growth for educators and offers...

As a School Board member you have been entrusted with the school - it is your job to leave it in a better position than you found it. In this talk Douglas offers you practical advice on what development, engagement, and execution should...

How strong is your commitment to Christian education? Are you willing to be poured out so that your school can flourish? Join Glendon Horst as he challenges his audience to not only protect but also build on the foundation of your school...

Using stories, Jeff Cooley, illustrates the effects trauma can have on memory, learning, and behavior. Jeff goes on to provide educational and administrative considerations when helping students work through traumatic experiences....

Media promises connection yet quietly disconnects you from your most vital relationships – God and neighbor. Join John Troyer in this insightful and honest look at technology and its effect on you as an individual as well as the broader...

How much does the influence of teachers impact on the church? Matt emphasizes the profound impact of hiring decisions on the future of the church through the influence of schools, and outlines practical reasons for taking hiring seriously,...

As we end the first part of the school year, I reflect on these weeks of school and think back to the beginning of the year and the progress made so far. I’m reflecting not just on student progress, but on teacher progress! I realize some...

In a recent conversation with some acquaintances, it became evident to me that many of my new friends were involved in the work of teaching. When in that situation, my habit is to exclaim something like this: ‘That’s exciting! I’m always...

Last spring I had asked one of my high school students about her summer job at an orchard. She invited me to stop by and see where she worked, which I had, but she wasn’t available at that time. She mentioned it again this fall and invited...

It is commonly used as slang to show a lack of interest or disagreement. “Whatever,” someone might mutter as he walks away from an argument. “Whatever,” a student might grumble after hearing a policy she does not like. “Whatever,” a worker...

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...

TID - Teacher Inspiration Day - is a single day program specifically intended to provide mid-year instruction and inspiration for our School Teachers. Hosted annually on the 3rd Friday of February. More information about schedule and...

REACH is a bi-annual event hosted by Faith Builders. The lines between Faith Builders staff and students blur as everyone works to provide a place for nonprofit ministries, churches, and individuals to connect with each other and learn...

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....

We are nearing that time of the year again when we spend time looking at our teacher needs for the following school year. Most school boards and administrators are certainly happy if their teachers come back year over year to ensure...

It was language class. We were learning about possessive words, and to give the students some practice, I said, “Let’s see if you can make up a sentence with a possessive word in it. Think of something that belongs to you—maybe one of your...