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Learn how to “turn the lights on” through effective storytelling that connects donors, parents, and alumni to your mission—boosting engagement, glorifying God, and fostering a flourishing school environment.

In an era of shifting cultural landscapes and political uncertainty, what is the purpose of Christian education in 2025?

How can schools foster equity, inclusion, and unity in increasingly diverse communities? By adopting Culturally Responsive Practices (CRPs), Christian schools can create meaningful connections with international families, deepen cultural awareness, and promote student growth.

Effective board governance goes beyond attributes to core duties: diligence, loyalty, and obedience. Dave Loewen, SCSBC Executive Director, shares practical insights to inspire school boards to build a positive, effective, and faith-filled culture while advancing their mission.

Thank you to everyone who attended our 25th Annual Leadership Conference this past fall. Attendance grew again this year, with […]

Unmotivated. Disrespectful. Defiant. Lazy. Have you noticed students today seem different from those of even a decade ago? This shift […]

In the first week of school, my daughter received an assignment with minimal instructions. She asked her teacher for help […]

Workplace harassment and bullying continue to impact employees across industries, including faith-based organizations. With increasing legal and financial consequences, how […]

In a world where conflict and division have seeped into Christian communities, “humility, curiosity, and kindness” are often overshadowed by […]

The Residency provides Christian educators with practical professional development to enhance student learning. Over one week, teachers follow a growth […]

Tiered systems of support offer an effective framework for implementing foundational strategies across all students and staff, while also delivering targeted interventions for both small group and individual students. This approach ensures comprehensive support tailored to the diverse needs within inclusive education.

What is the most dangerous game our schools risk playing? It is that we forget that disagreement is an integral part of education and that learning does not rush to pick sides, but instead commits to the pursuit of deeper understanding.

Managing your school’s human resources is just as important as managing your financial or capital assets.

Are you an ideal board member?” he said with a grin. After leading a governance workshop1 for one of our […]

Is your school facilitating relational activities like teatime to encourage conversations among your domestic and international students? No matter the […]

Anyone who regularly interacts with children and adolescents knows that finding two identical individuals is impossible. Even identical twins may […]

The flourishing of Christian schools in BC is a testament to the dedicated and visionary work of school leaders and […]

What is the connection between character and leadership? The more power one has in a leadership position, the more clearly […]

Creating Cultures of Belonging: Cultivating Organizations Where Women and Men Thrive Beth Birmingham & Eeva Sallinen Simard (InterVarsity Press, 2022) […]

It can be easy for us to respond to new ministry requirements and recommendations through the lens of compliance. Is it possible, however, to take a different view? Could these initiatives be an invitation to our school communities to reflect more deeply on what it means to be learners who follow the way of Jesus?

How do you perceive time? How does your team engage in discussions about time? Who has the authority to determine how time is utilized in your school?

How does your school save for the future? Do you need a new reserve fund policy to provide clarity?

The word “flourishing” has become a bit of a buzzword in Christian schools. What do we mean when we talk about flourishing in Christian education?

Thank You. I’m Sorry. Tell Me More.: How to Change the World with 3 Sacred SayingsRod Wilson (NavPress, 2022) Rod […]

by Ed Noot, Outgoing SCSBC Executive Director ◊ Christian education comes at a cost, a tremendous cost. It can be […]

by Darren Spyksma, SCSBC Director of Learning ◊ A school can pray in the morning, teach Bible in the afternoon, […]

For school board members who are not accountants or business people, it may be tempting to tune out when finance is on the agenda and just assume someone else will take responsibility for the discussion. However, managing the school’s resources is the job of the entire board, not just the treasurer.

by Sarah Edgar, SCSBC Interim International Student Program Coordinator  ◊ Our schools create genuine opportunities and spaces for students to […]

By Dave Loewen, SCSBC Executive Director ◊ There is a declining posture of humility and an increasing posture of confidence and certainty in one’s opinion; somehow, we have lost the ability to be curious towards one another.

Two book recommendations: Relationship, Responsibility and Regulation by Kristin Van Marter Sourers & Pete Hall and A Burning in My Bones by Winn Collier

by Darren Spyksma, SCSBC Director of Learning ◊ The Bible is a story of reconciliation. A story of God reconciling himself […]

by Cathy Kits, SCSBC Director of Advancement ◊ Whatever vision you have for integrating your alumni into your present story, building an alumni program begins with making it a priority, and dedicating time and resources to it.

an interview with Ed Noot and Dave Loewen ◊ Darren Welcome! As many of you know, organizationally we’re part of an exciting […]

by Darren Spyksma, SCSBC Director of Learning ◊

by John Vanderhoek, SCSBC Education Coordinator (1986 – 1997) ◊

by Lee Hollaar, SCSBC Coordinator / Director (1989 – 2003) ◊

by Henry Contant, SCSBC Executive Director (2003 – 2015) ◊

by Ed Noot, SCSBC Executive Director ◊ In December 2021, the Members of Canada’s Parliament unanimously consented to a motion to […]

by Tracey Yan, SCSBC Director of Finance ◊

by Darren Spyksma, SCSBC Director of Learning ◊

Throughout the pandemic, teachers have worked in isolation, and many educators feel like they are less able to support the increasingly complex needs of students. When we work together as a community and shift our perspective from “my” classroom and “my” kids to “our” school and “our” kids, we have more capacity to support student well-being.

How is it that graduates of Christian schools are more likely to believe that general society is hostile to their views? What does this say about our teaching, learning, and school structures?

How can we reshape the culture of our school communities in light of what we have learned over the past two years? What will be the design of this new place we find ourselves in?

by Darren Spyksma, SCSBC Director of Learning ◊ A school’s true mission is its lived mission. As educational institutions, who call […]

Though many schools are currently challenged by reduced international student numbers, this may be an opportunity to consider how our international programs reflect our values and the impact our communities can have on students and families from abroad.

Book review of Trains, Jesus, and Murder: The Gospel According to Johnny Cash

Christian schools continue to refine their understanding of how and when to engage with culture or the social order of the day. This complex and nuanced topic has been explored by God’s people since they were enslaved in Egypt. The social complexity of our world today requires clear thinking from Christian school leaders.

What so many of us long for is to go back to the way “it was,” to get back to “normal.” But what if the way “it was” was not actually working very well in the first place? For learning or for students?

How are financial statement audits and reviews different? And why is it important?

Engaging in daily disciplines that build faith and hope, self-regulation skills, caring relationships, and belonging, will help develop more resilient and courageous school leaders, educators, and students.

Our new logo is a departure from what was, but if you look closely, it builds on the logo it replaces.

Rowan Williams suggests that those who claim to follow Christ should embrace these three key roles as they seek to live in service to Him: Prophet, Priest, and King. Could this imperative also apply to Christian schools who bear the name of Christ and seek to embrace His identity?

Good data can be extremely useful when making decisions, but bad data can quickly lead us down the wrong path.

SCSBC and the TWU School of Education have enjoyed a long and constructive working relationship despite our locations on opposite sides of the TWU campus.

 One school’s journey to implement a holistic approach to supporting  student learning, behaviour, and emotional needs.

2020 was a tumultuous, discordant year in so many ways; from conspiracy theories on the pandemic to a sitting US President questioning the validity of election results, we witnessed much public discourse about knowledge. Christian schools, too, are engaged in conversations about “knowing” related to curriculum, instruction, and policy development.

Some families will make the decision to leave prior to graduation and it is incumbent upon you as a school to understand why. How can your school move toward healthy change?

by Cathy Kits, SCSBC Director of Development ◊ Fundraising decisions require ethical reflection because they have an impact on people, and while recognized fundraising standards give guidance, a defined set of rules cannot answer every question that arises.