IELC 2017 Report
This second conference was held in Budapest from the 1st to the 4th of March with the theme: "Leading from the Heart". Four plenary sessions, 10 workshops in 2 sessions and a panel discussion with the speakers made this conference inspiring for everyone!
The Conference was a blessing, thanks also to your prayers, for the 185 school directors from 24 nations. The four plenary sessions touched on different aspects of leadership in Christian schools and the workshops focused on the practical applications of Christian leadership. The debate with the speakers allowed us to ask all kinds of questions about leadership in Christian schools.
Outside of the conference sessions, there were two opportunities to make connections, to develop partnerships between the Christian schools represented. Some of the school representatives were able to display brochures and other materials, while the other participants made contact and visited the displays. On the second day, the previous day's visitors were in turn occupying stands with their displays.
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Click on the link below for more pictures from the conference.
Insights from Christian School Leaders - part 3
Moving beyond insight toward implementation, this article highlights how intentional systems and collaborative tools such as CSIP can help leadership teams translate mission vision into consistent practice and long-term school improvement.
Framing Our Teaching with a Biblical Worldview
What is education for? For educators, there is perhaps no more important question than this one. Our answer defines what we believe our profession is about and frames the way we teach and how our students learn. For Christian educators, our understanding of the purpose of education needs to be framed by a Biblical worldview.
Insights from Christian School Leaders - part 2
Survey insights reveal that while Christian schools across Europe hold strong mission convictions, sustaining alignment in daily practice requires intentional leadership structures. This article explores key needs such as teacher formation, mission-informed decision making, and regular rhythms of strategic reflection.
Insights from Christian School Leaders - part 1
At IELC 2026, school leaders from across Europe participated in a short survey designed to explore a simple but important question: How closely do our daily practices reflect the Christian mission we profess? The responses provided a valuable snapshot of the current reality in many European Christian schools. Several clear themes emerged that are worth continued reflection and demand that we work together to strengthen our schools and their impact across our region.
