Registration opens September 1, 2026.
Keynote Speaker
Noah Brink
Author— Jesus Above School
In one way or another Noah Brink has been immersed in Christian education his entire life. He grew up at a Christian school in Memphis, TN, where his father served as a Bible teacher. He went on to attend Wheaton College for his undergraduate studies and has spent the past twenty-four years serving in a wide range of roles within Christian schools. It’s no surprise Noah often says there’s no place he’d rather be than in a Christian school.
Noah’s teaching career began at Whitefield Academy in the Atlanta area, where he served as Bible Department Chair and Head Track and Field Coach. He also taught history and art, coached varsity football. In 2005, Noah returned to his alma mater, Evangelical Christian School (ECS) in Memphis. There, he taught Bible, history, and literature; coached varsity football and track; and became ECS’s first Worldview Director, overseeing faculty formation and founding the Servant Leadership Institute for students.
During these years, he married Katie, and together they celebrated the births of their three children—affectionately known as the “Brinklings.” In 2015, the Brink family moved to St. Louis, where Noah took on senior administrative roles, including Assistant Head of School for Academics at Westminster Christian Academy, and interim Head of School at both Central Christian School and Heritage Classical Christian Academy.
In 2023, Noah founded Renew Education, a nonprofit organization devoted to advancing Christ’s Kingdom by helping schools align more deeply with the gospel. That same year, he published his first book, Jesus Above School, launched the “RenewCast” podcast on Christian education, and began coaching and speaking through the Herzog Foundation. In 2025, Noah stepped into his current role as Head of School at Franklin Christian Academy in Franklin, TN.
Noah is an avid sports fan who also loves the outdoors and books, especially anything by C.S. Lewis or his favorite author, G.K. Chesterton. He holds graduate degrees from Covenant College, Middlebury College, and Reformed Theological Seminary.
Workshops
More info coming soon.
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Presented by: Serena Jackson
SEL (Social Emotional Learning) a current educational trend, has permeated most school practices. What's often viewed as benign teaching strategies, have much deeper roots which we'll examine; so we can correct falsities and foster Kingdom Citizens. We'll explore the Biblical approach to teaching self-regulation/self-control; and create a toolbox of resources promoting Biblical obedience.
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Presented by: Jesse Roest
Move beyond traditional PE ball sport units where skill gaps and low engagement are obvious. This session explores non-traditional ball sports that level the playing field, boost participation, and energize PE programs. Try Tchoukball, Omnikin ball, Spikeball, Speedball, and Blastball while exploring new challenges and team concepts. Leave with practical unit ideas that surpass curricular outcomes.
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Presented by: Amanda Filipchuk
Biblical wisdom meets modern clinical research. This workshop integrates scriptural principles with the pillars of lifestyle medicine and wellness to provide a practical, research-based framework for holistic health. We will examine how God's intentional design for nutrition, movement, restorative sleep, stress management, social connection, and mindful choices equips us for our divine calling.
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Presented by: Erin Haasdyk:
Strong vocabulary knowledge is essential for reading comprehension, but how can we effectively build it? This session explores research-based approaches to selecting, explicitly teaching, and revisiting vocabulary in the early elementary classroom. Participants will leave with practical strategies and resources that can be easily incorporated into read-alouds and everyday instruction.
Travelling from Out of Town?
We are excited to welcome you! If you are travelling from out of town, you will find a variety of local accommodation options located close to the venue. We have highlighted a few of these choices below to help you get started.
Please note that ACSI Western Canada does not have a designated room block or contracted group rates at any local hotels. We encourage you to review your options and book accommodations directly at your earliest convenience to secure your stay.
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