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
In their own words
“Thank you for this conference. It was a PD for the soul and much needed. Refreshing speakers reminded me “why we teach.”
In their own words
“Lunch, atmosphere, and materials were excellent! Plenary speakers inspired us and equipped us. So grateful for you all!”
In their own words
“Each speaker had good points that were applicable. I took away something useful from each session.”
In their own words
“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, 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.
Speakers
R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College
Clint Elliot
Executive Director of the Justice Defense Foundation of Kentucky
Ben Pinnick
Elementary Principal, JCPS
Leslie Betts
Teacher, Southern Elementary in Pulaski County
Bryce Hibbard
Head of Schools, Christian Academy Schools
Valerie Keaton
Secondary English Educator