It's not easy to respond to complex issues in a way that invites all students to discover the relevance and truth of Christianity. Nate Armsberry is the Youth and Schools Coordinator at the Centre for Public Christianity, and he'll be helping us think through and practice how to address sensitive issues and questions in productive ways.
This is an opportunity to reflect on the challenges and opportunities of leading classroom conversations around big topics. We'll be considering the importance of our relational posture and tone, as well as exploring practical skills and scenarios. Join us as we look at how to lead culturally engaging conversations around faith.
This in-person event, hosted at the Swan Christian Education Association, is open to members and non-members of CSA and is tailored to staff in your school who are involved in Christian Studies, Biblical living, curriculum development and setting school faith direction.
We thank the Bible Society for their support in this event.
The event is catered and you will be given the opportunity to specify dietary requirements at registration.
Registrations costs are listed below:
- Members: $100 + GST
- Non-Members: $125 + GST
Program Outline
An outline of the program is provided below:
- 9.00am Coffee, Welcome and prayer
- 9.15am Session 1 - Christianity and Culture in the Classroom: 1) Why we need to talk about the big issues, 2) Understanding what's changed for teens, 3) Developing a positive posture towards cultural engagement & 4) What does success look like in a school context?
- 10.15am Morning Tea
- 10.45am Session 2 - Exploring the Practical Scenarios: 1) Practical Tips & Tools, 2) Developing a Conversational Risk Assessment & 3) Responding to a range of possible scenarios
- 11.45am - Pray for our schools
- 12.00pm Close
Speaker
Nate Armsberry
Nate is the Youth and Schools Coordinator at the Centre for Public Christianity. He has more than twenty years' experience working with teenagers as a chaplain, high school teacher and youth pastor. Nate is passionate about helping young people to discover a Christianity that engages with contemporary expressions of identity and culture in positive ways. He enjoys developing resources and training to facilitate healthy conversations around the sensitive topics that pop up in the youth space.
Qualify for CPD Hours
At the conclusion of this event, a certificate of professional learning will be made available to attendees for self-accreditation via your member dashboard. The event will address the following AITSL professional teacher and leadership standards:
» 6.1 - Identify and plan professional learning needs
» 6.2 - Engage in Professional Learning and Improve Practice
» 6.3 - Engage with colleagues and improve practice
With Christian Distinctive Focus:
» 7A - Knowledge about and engagement with the school, its Christian ethos and vision
» 7B - Contributes to the development of distinctive practice in the school, profession and wider community
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing to the Event Organiser. Unfortunately, no refunds can be issued after 5 days out from the event. Any cancellations made after this date will be charged the full registration fee. 'No Shows' to the event will be charged the full registration fee.
The event program is subject to change and we may not be able to provide prior notice.
A full refund will be issued if the event is cancelled by the organiser (CSA) due to COVID-19 restrictions or any other reasons out of the organisers control.