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.
April showers did not hamper the energy and enthusiasm of the nearly 90 advancement and finance staff, administrators, and board members who gathered at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn in Delta, BC, for the 2025 Navigate Conference on April 7–8.
This year’s event provided opportunities for growth, connection, and inspiration. Attendees dove into rich learning experiences tailored to their unique roles, participated in dynamic discussions, and found moments of worship and fellowship that reminded us of why we do what we do and who we do it for.
Dr. Steve Brown, president of Columbia Bible College, opened the conference by challenging us to lead ourselves well in a VUCA world – one that is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. He encouraged us to stay rooted in Jesus and serve as a calming, non-anxious presence for others in this time of constant change.
Attendees pulled out their laptops for hands-on practice during the AI workshops, testing out some practical ways to use AI in their finance and advancement roles while recognizing the ethical and operational risks that come with these tools. Other sessions focused on leader engagement in development work, harnessing the power of storytelling, understanding cyber risks and insurance, and building high-functioning finance teams. And of course, our always highly anticipated table talk sessions provided invaluable times to share, reflect, and connect with peers.
We are deeply grateful to our generous corporate sponsors – Christian School Foundation, Christian Education Benefits Solutions, Westland Insurance, Acera Insurance, Volkenant Law Group, Manning Elliott CPAs, and TD Commercial Banking – whose support helped make this conference possible and accessible.
We’re already looking ahead to next year’s conference – tentatively set for April 13–14, 2026, again in beautiful Tsawwassen. Whether you joined us this year or missed out, mark your calendars for next year’s event.
Let’s keep navigating forward — together!
