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Speaker: Jonathan Lewiswww.homeschoolenrichment.com Jonathan Lewis, 27, is a homeschool graduate, and glad of it! Taught at home from the last nine weeks of his first grade year through his completion of high school, Jonathan now serves as the editor of Home School Enrichment Magazine, a national Christian publication dedicated to equipping parents to teach their children at home successfully and joyfully! As a homeschool graduate, Jonathan is convinced that Christian home education is the best approach to life and learning available to families today. Writing and speaking from his graduate's perspective, Jonathan's mission is to convey a message of hope and vision to homeschoolers everywhere.
Workshops
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The Homeschooler's Manifesto: Finding Strength in our Convictions Friday & Saturday
Our convictions define us, and help give us strength to persevere in times of trial. Where conviction falters, commitment wavers. But teaching your children at home is too vital an undertaking to ever waver or consider giving up. If you want your commitment to home education to be above the eroding waves of question and doubt, come along with homeschool graduate Jonathan Lewis as he lays out a comprehensive philosophy of Christian home education. This session is dedicated to helping each of us forge strong convictions that will fire our resolve, strengthen our vision, and inspire us, with God's help, to never give up, never give in, never surrender, never quit!
The Socialization Deception: Redefining the Debate Friday
No question is asked more frequently of homeschooling parents than the ever-popular, "What about socialization?" For years we've been answering that question . . . the wrong way. In too many cases, we've surrendered to the world's system of values out of fear and intimidation, without even bothering to stop long enough to think about what we're doing. In this provocative presentation, homeschool graduate Jonathan Lewis will challenge your thinking and invite you to take a critical look at this whole issue of socialization. You'll come away with a better understanding of how the world thinks about socialization and how we've been needlessly surrendering to the world's views. You might even end up with a new answer to the old question, "What about socialization?"
Another Generation After Them:?Passing On the Vision for Christian Home Education Friday
Up to 88% of children from Christian homes who attend public school end up abandoning the church by the time they graduate from high school. On the other hand, over 90% of homeschool graduates continue in the faith of their parents. The implication? There's no vehicle more effective in passing the faith of the parents on to the next generation than the homeschooling lifestyle. However, if we want to launch a multi-generational legacy of faith, then we must not only pass our faith on to our children, but also the vision for Christian home education. After all, if our grandchildren aren't being taught at home, then we're in danger of winning only a single generation spiritual victory. In this practical session, homeschool graduate Jonathan Lewis shares specific strategies parents can implement to propel their vision into the next generation.
Home Business for Homeschoolers Thursday & Saturday
Many homeschooling families are interested in having a home business. After all, having a family-based enterprise offers many potential blessings-financial freedom, increased flexibility, greater availability to your family, and the opportunity to give your children real-life learning opportunities as they work alongside their parents. But what is it really like? What are the dangers and pitfalls? Are there valid reasons why a family shouldn't pursue a home business? The Lewis family has years of entrepreneurial experience behind them, and they have personally experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly. Come hear Jonathan Lewis as he shares an honest look at home business for homeschoolers.
Homeschoolers: Ordinary World Changers
Thursday
Do you ever feel unimportant and insignificant because all you do is stay at home with your kids? Do you sometimes wonder if you could find more fulfillment out in the "real world," climbing the career ladder? With the world constantly bombarding us with the message that being a full-time, stay-at-home mom is a waste of time, it can be tempting to begin believing the lie. But homeschool graduate Jonathan Lewis believes that every homeschool mom has the potential to be a world changer. Come have your vision for homeschooling rekindled as Jonathan shares why ordinary homeschool moms and dads are the unseen world changers of our generation.
Why I'm Glad to be a Homeschool Graduate! Saturday
What does a homeschool graduate think of home education? Come find out! In this inspiring presentation, homeschool graduate Jonathan Lewis shares the reasons why he's delighted to count himself among the ranks of the homeschooled. Have you ever wondered if you're ruining your child's life by homeschooling? Have you ever been tempted to throw your hands up in frustration and put your child on the big yellow school bus the next time it rumbles by your door? Have you ever wondered if homeschooling can produce normal, well-rounded adults? If so, you need this presentation! Come be encouraged as a real-life homeschool graduate talks about the incredible blessings of the homeschooling lifestyle!
