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Administrators Conference
January 30-February 1, 2025
The effectiveness of our schools depends significantly on the effectiveness of the school administrator. Administrators Conference and Retreat (ACR) is a weekend to contribute to and sustain the vision and leadership skills of administrators working in educational settings. Faith Builders facilitates the conference at various off-site venues.
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.
2025 Program
The keynote sessions at ACR 2025 will be given by Marcus Fox. Marcus and his wife Vonda live in Reading, PA, where Marcus has lived for 46 of his 50 years. They enjoyed raising their five children in an urban environment. Marcus currently serves as a pastor at Fairview Mennonite Church and administrator of Fairview Christian School. He has worked full time in the church and school for the last 20-plus years. Marcus is passionate about living in the city where the light of Jesus Christ can shine brightly. He enjoys the many challenges urban living provides.
The theme of Marcus’s sessions will be “Lessons in Leadership,” in which he will draw on his experiences as a dad, school leader, and pastor to share what he has learned about godly and effective leadership.
- Navigating the Pitfalls and Opportunities of Education
- Caring for Your Family While Fulfilling Your Leadership Role
- Maintaining Purity in a World Where Many Leaders Are Falling