Saturday Sessions

When you are in the trenches of homeschooling your children and feel like giving up, what anchors you to your commitment? David and Shirley would love to share with you the multitude of reasons that homeschooling is the best choice for your family and for your children. They will share from their personal experiences of raising and educating their nine children 

My heart is to help encourage other families to disciple their children. One of the most powerful ways to do that is through home education. Come learn the nuts and bolts of this form of teaching to give you confidence to do mighty work to build God's kingdom! 

A brief practice in the Art of Dialectic using the Five Common Topics skills. 

Not only did Michele homeschool 3 biological children, each of whom earned an associate's degree from Casper College, but she also homeschooled 2 foster sisters. Later, she and her husband adopted 2 girls from China. Furthermore, the children were active in a variety of extracurricular activities at Kelly Walsh. Michele shares that the Word of God was her guide, and God used the adventures in homeschooling to do His sanctifying work in her; in fact, it was one of the most precious gifts in her life.

As the father of four daughters (ages 17-24), Kevin Swanson speaks of the unique challenge for moms and dads raising daughters. How to communicate, how to love, how to discipline, and how to pray for our daughters.  He will address what God wants for our daughters, as revealed in His Word

Great art has endured over time due to the artists placing Biblical truth onto their canvas. Through the study of art, we can see God's majesty and the beauty of His creation. In a similar way to great literature, art masterworks can take us on a journey to significant historical places and times where they come to life and leave lasting impressions upon our memories. However, the visual nature of art inspires and teaches us in ways that words alone cannot. We pray that studying of artworks and Scripture will draw us closer to God and refresh our souls 

Ladies, we kindly request this workshop be reserved for the men only

Especially for husbands and fathers, this session will encourage and equip men to lead their families in daily Scripture reading, hymn singing, and prayer. Whether you grew up with a “family altar” or have never heard of it and are afraid to try, Dr. MacPherson will provide biblical examples, practical advice, and plenty of encouragement. Having recently survived (and thrived!) during “the year of the four teenagers,” he will explain how children of all ages can grow closer to Christ through home devotions centered on God’s Word. Q&A topics may also include: preparing sons and daughters for marriage, honoring one’s elders, and finding joy in the Bible’s definition of marriage.

Shauna began homeschooling during the preschool years on a modest income; God always provided. She understands the struggles of life. One child was dyslexic and another was diagnosed with epilepsy. During her 19 years, they used Abeka, Classical Conversations and other resources as needed. They loved reading! Her oldest 4 participated in dual enrollment classes, while her youngest began in 8th grade at a Christian school when Shauna returned to college to study nursing. Her youngest will graduate this spring!