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Administrators Conference
January 28-30, 2027
The vitality of our schools depends, among other things, on good administration. Since 2010, the Administrators Conference and Retreat has served Anabaptist communities by helping administrators build vision for their schools and become effective leaders.
ACR includes several main sessions, small group sharing, times for refreshment and networking with others, and space built in for connection and idea sharing. Topics range from building a vision for Christian education to growing in leadership to practical ideas for daily school life.
Spouses are invited to attend sessions and small groups to build vision and gain practical tools to aid them in supporting their spouse in administration.
Long-term school administration brings significant pressure and responsibility. Administrators have found the event to be instrumental in sustaining vision and passion for Christian education. We appreciate the diversity of experience and perspective we have found at this event and welcome attendance from:
- New administrators seeking professional development
- Seasoned administrators seeking rest and refreshment
- Men and women. While there tends to be fewer women than men in Anabaptist school administration, we hope both men and women find that this event meets their needs.
- Anyone seeking to form relationships with other administrators who share their vision.
2027 Program
The keynote speaker for ACR 2027 will be Merle Burkholder. His sessions will draw on Psalm 1 to reflect on the life of the leader, both privately and publicly.
Session 1: What Kills Integrity
Session 2: What Feeds Integrity
Session 3: What Flows From Integrity
Split session: Edith Burkholder will speak to the spouses.
Work session: Jon Cassell will lead school administrators in a workshop centered on the subject of Artificial Intelligence. The session is designed to clarify the issues related to the use of AI and to equip school administrators to provide wise and effective leadership in their school’s stance toward AI.