Building Faith–In the Classroom and Among Colleagues
2025 Encouraged and Equipped Teachers' Conference
July 11-12, 2025
Boyce College, Louisville, KY
Teaching can often feel like an isolating career, especially for Christian educators navigating today’s classroom environment. The Encouraged and Equipped Teachers’ Conference–hosted by the Boyce College Teacher Education Program–provides a rare opportunity for teachers and administrators to step away from work pressures and immerse themselves into a community of like-minded educators.
Teachers will learn how to:
- Honor God in their classrooms while remaining professional and effective in their roles.
- Create a Christ-honoring environment, whether in a public or private school setting.
- Stay spiritually strong in the face of exhaustion, cultural pressures, and increasing demands.
- Engage students with grace and truth, regardless of school policies or restrictions.
This conference–welcoming public, private, and homeschool educators– isn’t about offering vague inspiration—it’s about equipping teachers with tangible solutions that can be applied immediately.
What Educators Say
About the Encouraged and Equipped Teachers' Conference
Refreshing Speakers
“Thank you for this conference. It was a PD for the soul and much needed. Refreshing speakers reminded me “why we teach”.
Inspired & Equipped
“Lunch, atmosphere, and materials were excellent! Plenary speakers inspired us and equipped us. So grateful for you all!”
Applicable Points
“Each speaker had good points that were applicable. I took away something useful from each session.”
Enjoyed Being There
“I am a college professor. I knew the conference would be oriented to primary/secondary school teachers, yet I enjoyed being there.”
On Campus Lodging is Available
The Legacy Center
The Legacy Center, located on the campus of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, is offering special conference rate pricing.
For more information, contact (502) 736-0600 or email legacyhotel@sbts.edu.
Submit your conference registration before May 31, 2025 and receive a free Boyce College sweatshirt upon check-in.
Speakers
Becky Howard
Retired Educator
Throughout her career, Becky has been active in professional development, mentoring student teachers, and leading various school and community teams. She currently serves as an adjunct instructor at Boyce College.
Tyson Langhofer
Senior Counsel and Director | Center for Academic Freedom
Tyson defends the First Amendment rights of students and faculty at public schools and colleges across America. He successfully represented a student at a major university in Florida who was removed as the school’s student senate president simply for sharing his Catholic views in a private group chat.
Dr. Ben Pinnick
Principal | JCPS
For over two decades, Ben has taught a variety of high school social studies courses, designed elementary curriculum as a social studies resource teacher, and held the administrative positions of assistant principal and principal at the elementary level.
Josh Greene
Pastor | Fairdale Baptist Church
Josh Greene is the lead pastor of First Baptist Church Fairdale in Louisville, KY. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Josh has been a part of FBC Fairdale for over 20 years. He and his wife have 5 children. Josh is a graduate of North Greenville University and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Emily Dunnavan
Teacher | JCPS
Emily teaches elementary curriculum to her JCPS students during the week and illuminates the Bible to the children at her church–Harvest Ministry Center–on Wednesday nights. She has 14 years of public classroom experience and holds a Rank 1 (Ed.S.) in School Guidance Counseling.
Tiffany Williams
Assistant Principal | JCPS
Tiffany believes that every child can be reached, and that meaningful relationships must be authentic, supportive, and grounded in a sense of love and belonging. She says students thrive when surrounded by clear expectations, consistent routines, and trusted adult connections.
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