INSPIR(ED) CONFERENCE
Join us in Waterloo for the 2nd Annual INSPIR(ED)Conference
Friday, September 25
9am-3:30pm
Impact Church of Hope
710 Broadway Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
Hosted by Royal Legacy Christian Academy
INSPIR(ED) exists to equip and encourage Christian educators in missional schools across Iowa.
Together we are strengthened by Scripture to teach with endurance and hope, shaping students for a life of purpose in God's Kingdom.
INSPIR(ED) CONFERENCE is a one-day conference dedicated to bringing Christian educators together to unite missional schools and to INSPIRE.
Intentional Instruction – Offer high-quality professional development opportunities that enhance teaching effectiveness and instructional excellence.
Nurturing Relationships – Create meaningful connections among educators to share experiences, challenges, and encouragement.
Sowing of Biblical Truth – Provide resources, training, and support to help educators confidently teach from a biblical worldview.
Persevere in our Calling – Support initiatives that expand high-quality, faith-based education in vulnerable communities for students with varied experiences, cultures, and needs.
Influence the Next Generation – Partner with schools dedicated to making Christ-centered education accessible to all students.
Reflect Christ in our Teaching - Share strategies for creating learning environments that reflect Christ’s love and foster faith, compassion, and spiritual growth in students.
Encourage One Another in Faith – Strengthen educators in their faith through biblical encouragement, prayer, and spiritual renewal.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Justina Jenkins
Dr. Justina Jenkins serves in dual roles as the Head of School at Rivertree Academy in Fort Worth, TX and the Director for GRAACE Initiatives for Association of Christian Schools International.
Dr. Jenkins' credentials include both a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and a Master of Education from Mercer University.
She also earned a BBA in Economics from the historical Spelman College in Atlanta, GA. She has 20 years of experience in education, working with students from vulnerable communities.
She loves children and education, and she feels blessed that God has called her to this work.
SCHEDULE
INSPIR(ED) Conference Tentative Schedule (1-day)
8:15 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Check-in & Breakfast
9:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Welcome & Worship
9:30 A.M. - 10:50 A.M. Keynote
11:00 A.M. - 11:50 Group 1 Sessions
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Lunch & Networking
1:00 P.M. - 1:50 P.M. Group 2 Sessions
2:00 P.M. - 2:50 P.M. Group 3 Sessions
3:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Closing Worship & Networking
Breakout sessions may include the following topics:
Integrating Biblical Teaching into Curriculum
Behavior and Academic Interventions
Culturally Responsive Practice
Supporting English Language Learners
Extending Programs for Accelerated Learners
Family and Community Partnerships
Development (Fundraising, Marketing, Recruitment)
Office and Administrative Practice
We hope this conference unites our schools in their mission to provide high-quality, biblical education to students with varied experiences, cultures, and backgrounds, while equipping educators with the tools, support, and encouragement they need to thrive. Together, we aim to share expertise, strengthen partnerships, and celebrate the missional and evangelistic nature of our schools, expanding this beyond a single-day conference into an ongoing collaborative network. We seek to honor human dignity by fostering academic excellence and spiritual formation in a diverse community united in Christ.
Thank you to our sponsors!
“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.”
Romans 15:4
Contact us:
www.inspired-life.org/inspiredconference