The Abide Bible: Building a Christ-Centered Community
Adventist teachers and staff are front line ministers and need to be continually resourced and encouraged to daily abide in Christ.
Advocacy Can Make A Difference
As we educate and advocate for change, we are always reminded of our own vulnerability.
Redefining School Chaplaincy – Part 2
Part 1 of this series discussed the challenges faced by the Adventist church and the unique ministry opportunities that can be found within school environments.…
Redefining School Chaplaincy – Part 1
Chaplains in Australian Adventist schools continue to battle against a cultural narrative that is “hostile to Christianity.” In his book Mission Shift, Kayle B. De…
I Will Go to My School Family
Over the years, our schools in the Trans Pacific Union have found it challenging to create partnerships with the home, mainly due to busy schedules.…
Breaking Down Love
There are certain inspired phrases from Ellen White’s book Education that have lit a fire in our Adventist educational consciousness; words of inspiration and aspiration…
Unity of Purpose
Over the decades there have been diverse and conflicting views about the real purpose of Adventist Education. What are the common threads that bind us…
The Power of Story Part 4: Story as a Teaching Methodology
Capture the attention of your audience, make your point, make the application, and sit down.
The Power of Story Part 3: Story as a Means of Inspiring and Challenging Our Teachers
Some of the most powerful in-services I have listened to myself were when the presenters went into storytelling mode.
The Power of Story Part 2: Story as a Means of Transferring Culture and Values
Stories are the vehicle that helps transmit what is important for the family, the culture, or the nation.
The Power of Story Part 1: Story as a Means of Revealing Jesus
The purpose of Adventist Education is to reveal Jesus. It is top of our agenda and focus. How do we do that effectively? By living…
Teaching and Being Thankful in a Pandemic
Teaching during a pandemic can be very difficult, so be thankful and connect with your colleagues and with God.