CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND SCSBC’S RESPONSE: Find the lastest updates here for students, faculty and staff.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND SCSBC’S RESPONSE: Find the lastest updates here for students, faculty and staff.
29 April – 1 May 2026
Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler
Accommodations must be booked and paid for separately.
Book by Mar 17, 2026 to receive the conference rates.
A two‑and‑a‑half‑day conference and retreat for Christian school leaders to step back, refocus, and reaffirm their work in Christian education. Featuring keynote speaker Jim McKenzie, the gathering offers purposeful networking and various sessions that strengthen leaders’ clarity, conviction, and commitment to their calling to serve in Christian school leadership.
Wednesday, 29 April 2026 – Friday, 1 May 2026
Nita Lake Lodge
Whistler BC
Accommodations must be booked and paid for separately. Please book by Mar 17, 2026, to receive the conference rates.
Studio Suites: $170 – $200
One Bedroom Suites: $230 – $280
Two Bedroom Suites: $315 – $365
Telephone 1-888-755-6482 | Mention “Spring Leadership Conference.”
Email: reservations@nitalakelodge.com
Wednesday, April 29
4:00 Check-in and Registration
6:00 Conference Welcome
7:00 Conference Social
Thursday, April 30
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Opening Devotions
9:30 Keynote Session 1
11:00 Keynote Session 2
12:30 Lunch
1:15 Professional Networking 1
2:15 Association Updates
3:30 Retreat/Free Time
7:30 Keynote Session 3
8:30 Socials
Friday, May 1
7:30 Outdoor Worship (weather permitting)
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 CSELBC Business Meeting
9:30 Professional Networking 2
11:00 Keynote 4
12:00 Closing Worship
12:30 End Conference
jcmckenzie.com
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29 April – 1 May 2026
Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler
Accommodations must be booked and paid for separately.
Book by Mar 17, 2026 to receive the conference rates.
Jim McKenzie is a Christian educator, speaker, and former head of school with more than 30 years of experience in K–12 education, much of it dedicated to leading and championing Christian schools. He has spoken at conferences, leadership retreats, and workshops across North America, known for integrating biblical insight, practical wisdom, and engaging storytelling. His talks explore themes such as future-ready schools grounded in enduring truths, teacher wellness, sustainable leadership, school culture and enrollment, and discipleship in a distracted age. In 2019, he delivered a TED Talk titled “Future Ready Schools,” and in 2023, he published “One Generation to the Next,” a guide for families and educators on forming faith for the next generation. Jim currently supports product innovation at Meteor Education and coaches school leaders through the Herzog Foundation, helping hundreds each year strengthen their schools’ vision, culture, and connection. He lives in Gainesville, Florida, with his wife, Hannah, and their five children.
