Name
Can Christian Schools Abate Political Polarization?
Description

In the States, leadership turnover at Christian schools is on the rise, and a common theme is the mishandling of political polarization. Here in Canada, we are not immune to such tensions. In this session, we will explore how Christian school educators can cultivate an environment of humility, hospitality, and honesty in navigating the polarizing issues of today. Using a combination of empirical evidence and personal anecdotes, we will look at insights from research on Christian-school graduates, and discuss how we can learn from both the encouraging and challenging findings to form Christlike students, today, who pursue truth and justice in a way that glorifies God, honours our neighbours, and welcomes the stranger. The session will bring together a mixture of stories from a local Christian school, the mission field, years as a creative arts pastor at a large multicultural church, as well as experience in the hyper-polarized world of political campaign management. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how they can address the issues they face with students, parents, and colleagues today, as well as how they are shaping the public square of tomorrow.

David Hunt
Date & Time
Friday, November 12, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location Name
104