The Secret to Winning or the Secret to Contentment

Written by Jill Schmitzer, Winter 2021. For days, an athlete quiets the thoughts in her head that ask “Why?” Why did I miss that serve? Why didn’t our team win? Until... more

Tags: AMDnet, Holy Spirit, Jill Schmitzer, Mental Health, Paul, Philippians 4:10-13, Physical Health, Volleyball

Role Models and Super Heroes – Men in the Early Years

Written by Drew Gerdes, Winter 2021. In a nation where many children do not have a stable and supportive father figure, the presence of male educators is necessary,... more

Tags: Caregiving, Compassion, Early Childhood, Early Childhood Education, ECEnet, Hebrews 13:21, Men, Ministry, Role Models, Stereotypes, Superhero

Here I Am, Lord – Surprise Me!

Written by Tom Giordano, Winter 2021. Our God has a list of His own for His post-retirement servants. It is His nature to have a “hidden from us” agenda for our future.... more

Tags: Agenda, EncourAGEnet, Post-retirement, Surprise, Tom Giordano

Personalized Learning in the Classroom

Written by Jim Scriven, Winter 2021. No educator goes into teaching to fail. Skilled educators vary teaching styles, differentiate instruction, and work to reach each... more

Tags: Differentiated Instruction, ETnet, Jim Scriven, Learning Styles, Mastery, Pacing, Standards, Technology

Giving Kids a Hands-On Outreach Experience

Written by Megan McDaniel, Winter 2021. Sharing God’s Word with people around the world has always been a part of the church’s outreach program for teens and adults.... more

Tags: Culture, Curriculum, Elephant, GLEnet, Gospel, Gospel Adventures, Group Publishing, LHM, Lutheran Hour Ministries, Megan McDaniel, Outreach, Thailand Trek

Managing and Sustaining Growth – a Real Story about Covid-19

Written by Tom Wrege, Winter 2021. We had 60 new students in our school. How does one manage such growth? How will these students and their families be retained beyond... more

Tags: 1 Timothy 1:14, Challenges, Collaboration, Confidence, Covid-19, LEADnet, Professional Development, Relationships, Summer Camp, Support, Tom Wrege, Training, Uncertainty, Zion Lutheran Georgetown TX

Am I a Pastor or Principal?

Written by Keith GeRue, Winter 2021. Both complement and go hand-in-hand with one another. Dual roles require a mindset and skill set commensurate to the expectations of... more

Tags: Administrator, Calling, Communicator, Instructional Leader, John 1:14, Keith GeRue, Pastor, PEN, Principal, Spiritual Leader

The Joy of Ownership

Written by Don Gillingham, Winter 2021. Entering the age of Covid education our faculty asked, “What do we want students to learn?” and, “How will they learn outside our... more

Tags: Carnegie Unit, Change, Content, Covid-19, Digital, Don Gillingham, Initiative, Objectives, Resources, SECnet

Finding Purpose in Your Prep – Using Literature Circles in an Old Testament Class

Written by Eric Smith, Summer 2014. I challenged myself to focus on my ministry of teaching more than the act of teaching. Click Here to Read:  Finding Purpose in... more

Tags: Biblical Knowledge, Communication, Eric Smith, Faith Development, Literacy Skills, Literature Circles, Methods, Old Testament, Pedagogy, Relationships, Religion, SECnet, Teaching