at Biola University
13800 Biola Ave., La Mirada, CA
The Leadership Conference is designed to equip and encourage those involved in any level of leadership in home education groups, such as PSPs, co-ops, support groups, or more. We hope you can join us!
Longing for some encouragement and refreshment to finish the year strong? Planning for next year or wanting some ideas for expanding or improving your group or growing your leadership team? Wondering how to best support the newer homeschoolers? With excellent speakers and workshops as well as time to fellowship with and glean insights from other homeschool leaders, this is the place to be! The Leadership Conference officially ends at 2:00 p.m., but since it was so popular last year, there will be an informal coffee and conversation time until 3:30 p.m. Keynote speaker, Dr. Renton Rathbun, Nathan Pierce, and Dr. Lisa Dunne will all be available for small group conversations and questions.
Register Now8:00 a.m.
Registration & Check-In
8:30 a.m.
Opening Session
* Town Hall
* Legislative Update, Nathan Pierce
10:00 a.m.
Workship Session #1
* Rescue Mission: Three Keys to Embracing and Equipping New
* Homeschool Parents, Dr. Lisa Dunne
* Checklist to Help You be Always Abounding, Betsy Pierce
11:00 a.m.
Workship Session #2
* Multigenerational Marketplace, Dr. Lisa Dunne
* Leadership Transition and the Homeschool Group, David May
12:00 p.m.
Luncheon and Keynote Session
* A Biblical Worldview of Leadership, Dr. Renton Rathbun
2:00 p.m.
Informal Coffee and Conversation with speakers
Renton speaks on biblical worldview and apologetics across the country. He has taught at both secular and Christian colleges and universities for over two decades. He and his wife homeschooled their oldest son, and are now homeschooling their two littles. Renton has spoken for many homeschool venues across the nation, as well as several podcasts from all over the nation, such as the Steve Noble Show, Schoolhouse Rocked, Parenting with Ginger Hubbard, the Heidi St. John Podcast, the Zan Tyler Podcast, and others. He holds five postgraduate degrees, including a PhD in apologetics from Westminster Theological Seminary. Renton is presently the director of the Center for Biblical Worldview in Greenville, SC.
Nathan began working at Family Protection Ministries (FPM) in 2002 to protect private homeschooling in California. He was homeschooled himself from kindergarten through high school and received a B.A. in Political Studies from The Master’s University. Currently he serves as Director and Legislative Liaison for FPM. He works behind the scenes at the State Capitol, meeting with legislators to advocate on behalf of homeschoolers. He and his wife Betsy are actively involved in their church and homeschool their own eight children.
Dr. Lisa Dunne is a dynamic author, speaker, lifelong homeschooler, and the founder of Chula Vista Christian University, a mentor-driven, faith-based, debt-free model of higher education. Dr. Lisa is passionate about the transformative power of education, the primacy of the local church, and the stable family as the cornerstone of healthy culture. As an expert in Gen Z educational methodology and psychosocial development, she helps pastors and parents partner together to launch church-based academic support centers. Learn more about her books, blogs, coaching, and resources at CVCU.us.
David May is a leader at Dayspring Christian School in Visalia, CA, a PSP. He graduated from The Master's University in 1997, where his worldview was corrected from the influence of the public schools he attended. He then graduated from Westminster Theological Seminary in 2000. Since 2002, he has served as the Lead Jail Chaplain in the Tulare County Jails. The events of his childhood, including growing up in the public school system made him passionate about discipleship and the desire to give his children stability in a loving Christ-centered home.
Betsy is a second-generation homeschooling mom of eight children, ages 3 to 18, and considers herself blessed beyond measure to raise them. She and her husband, Nathan, met while at The Master’s University and moved to Placer County in 2004 when Nathan began his work at Family Protection Ministries, now a calling for the whole family. She has served the homeschooling community for many years at various levels, and they celebrated the graduation of their eldest last year!
Legislative Update, Nathan Pierce
Hear the latest from Sacramento and what’s on the horizon that could affect our homeschooling groups and/or families.
Rescue Mission: Three Keys to Embracing and Equipping New Homeschool Parents, Dr. Lisa Dunne
Homeschoolers have been praying for this moment for years: that parents across America would suddenly awaken to the dangers of the public school system and decide to leap gleefully into the adventure of homeschooling their children. That moment has arrived. Now that parents are fully awake (and far more terrified than gleeful), how will we steward the homeschool harvest that is flooding our co-ops, our communities, our conferences? Join Dr. Lisa Dunne as she shares her experience on the rescue mission.
Nourishing Yourself to Always Abound, Betsy Pierce
Staying steadfast and immovable when everything around you seems out of control is difficult. Angela will share how to “always abound” as you balance caring for your family and serving the families in your homeschool community.
Multigenerational Marketplace, Dr. Lisa Dunne
The modern workplace is often steeped in conflict and misunderstanding. For the first time in organizational history, five radically different generations find themselves working under one corporate roof, resulting in friction, frustration, and faultfinding. In this strategic guide for marketplace leaders and culture-shapers, Dr. Dunne provides a step-by-step process that utilizes eight core communication competencies for engaging younger workers on the job. Learn the simple but profound tools of the multigenerational trade.
Leadership Transition and the Homeschool Group, David May
Dayspring Christian School began in 1985. Established to be led by men, a unique aspect of their homeschool community, each parent takes on a different responsibility in the school. Learn how this PSP has begun the transition process of raising the next generation through a mentor program which has come about through trial and error, resulting in the creation of an advisory committee to aid in the process. Come hear what did and didn’t work, and how they have begun passing the baton to the next generation.
A Biblical Worldview of Leadership, Dr. Renton Rathbun
Today’s world is crying out for strong leadership—but what does that mean? In the heat of creating success and longevity, we have lost the ability to create new leaders that will replace us. This workshop traces the foundational principles of biblical leadership, illustrates strategies for engaging and inspiring the next generation, and highlights the importance of shifting from “game-theory leadership” to what we will call “foxhole leadership.”
| Regular Rate | CHEA Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $70 | $60 |
| Exhibit Hall Only Pass | $10 | $10 |
Free parking is available at Biola University.
At-the-door registration will be available; however, we encourage you to register by May 9 as we need to supply Biola University with a lunch count (there will be something for everyone and all dietary needs) and prepare seating arrangements.
The Spring Leadership Conference (including lunch) is designed to help encourage and equip those leading in any area of private home education groups, including PSPs, co-ops, support groups, and more. Leaders do not need to be part of CHEA's Support Network to attend the Spring Leadership Conference.
250 and 450 Support Network Members, please call the office at 562-864-2432 or email sndirector@cheaofca.org to request a coupon code for your Leadership Conference admission. (These levels of membership include two free registrations for one of CHEA’s Leadership Events in 2025.) You will also receive entrance to the Exhibit Hall Grand Opening, including the Premium Members Preview.
The Spring Leadership Conference is for adults only. No childcare will be provided. Nursing infants whose parents are considerate of others are welcome.
250 and 450 Support Network Members, please call the office at 562-864-2432 or email sndirector@cheaofca.org to request a coupon code for your Leadership Conference admission. (These levels of membership include two free registrations for one of CHEA’s Leadership Events in 2025.) You will also receive entrance to the Exhibit Hall Grand Opening, including the Premium Members Preview.
CHEA’s Parenting & Homeschool Convention opens Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Separate registration and admission fees (if applicable) are required for entrance to any part of the Parenting & Homeschool Convention. Please visit our website for more information.
Biola University, Sigma Hall
13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA 90639
For more information about accommodations and to make reservations, view our Accommodations Information. This page also provides details for purchasing meal tickets, even if you’re not staying on campus with us.
Accomodations & Dining InformationHoliday Inn® La Mirada – Buena Park
14299 Firestone Blvd., La Mirada, CA 90638
A lovely hotel very near Biola. Our group rate of $135 per room per night (plus applicable taxes) includes complimentary overnight parking.
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