Join us for meaningful collaboration, connection, and learning with Christian Edleaders from across the Midwest.
The Collaborative is an opportunity for Christian education leaders in the Midwest to connect with their peers, build bridges, gain new insights, and leave feeling rejuvenated and ready to lead their programs with renewed energy and vision.
Upcoming Events
Why attend our events?
Every event is an opportunity to grow. Here’s what makes our gatherings unique.
Practical Strategies:
Walk away with tools you can implement immediately.
Collaborative Environment:
Engage with a passionate and supportive community of Christian educators.
Inspiring Content:
Gain insights and encouragement from thought leaders and innovators in education.
Earn CEUs:
Fulfill Minnesota licensure requirements while engaging in events that offer practical tools and strategies for leadership and teaching excellence.
February 26 – EdLeader Collaborative
Participants will reflect on how space shapes culture, how simple spatial decisions can enhance teaching practices, and how campuses can become places that feel alive with purpose. The session opens a fresh way of thinking about environments as part of the instructional...
August 6 – EdLeader Collaborative
This is a half-day event designed for Christian educators in Minnesota to connect, learn, and engage in meaningful collaboration. This gathering brings together school leaders who share a commitment to faith-based education, offering a space for networking, professional...
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Admissions Lunch and Learn Event!
Admissions teams are busier than ever, balancing data management, communication, and relationship building. In this session, Kirsten Beard will share how The Mount Vernon School efficiently manages over 1,400 inquiries and 500 applications annually—while still maintaining personal connections that convert prospects into their 200 new enrolled students. Learn how their strategic use of data and AI tools creates systems that free up time for what matters most: authentic family engagement. You’ll leave with practical insights for using analytics, automation, and personalized messaging to strengthen your funnel and streamline your workflows.
Testimonials
“Great to get together with so many like-minded school leaders to move us forward in serving our students and families.”
Larry Chinn
The monthly gatherings have become a highlight I eagerly anticipate – there’s something powerful about connecting with other experienced leaders who share both your professional challenges and your faith perspective. What truly sets this program apart is how it integrates Biblical wisdom with contemporary leadership practices.
Joel Nydam
The Collaborative’s events have provided me with practical tools and fresh insights that have impacted my school and how I lead.
Chad Peters
It’s been wonderful to have a place to connect with other Christian educators and learn together with them. I greatly value these times of collaboration.
Nathan Ziegler
Let’s Talk
We’re here to help you take the next step. Whether you have questions about upcoming events or want to learn more about joining The Collaborative Member Schools, we’d love to hear from you.