Posts Tagged ‘Blog’
Spotlight on Peace Lutheran Preschool: Where Faith, Play, and Learning Grow Together
This month, we are super excited to shine our Spotlight on Peace Lutheran Preschool (PLP), a faith-centered early childhood ministry serving children from 1 year old through school age in Peoria, Arizona. Rooted in the love of Jesus, PLP offers a joyful, safe, and engaging environment where children are nurtured in their social, emotional, academic,…
Read MoreLeading with Joy: Rethinking School and Center Leadership
In Lutheran educational settings, we often focus on reducing conflict, improving accountability, and achieving measurable outcomes. These are worthy goals. Cy Wakeman, drama researcher and founder of Reality-Based Leadership, envisions workplaces where drama is dramatically reduced, accountability is the norm, and results are not just expected, but celebrated. In her book No Ego, she reminds…
Read MoreSpotlight on Hosanna Lutheran Childhood Center: Nurturing the Whole Child
This month, we are excited to shine a spotlight on HLCC Preschool (Hosanna Lutheran Childhood Center) in Pataskala, Ohio. For nearly 35 years, HLCC has faithfully served its community with a mission to nurture the whole child through play, exploration, and creativity. We were blessed to hear from Assistant Administrator Brandy Daniels about the work…
Read MoreSpotlight on Advent Lutheran Child Center: Caring for God’s Most Precious Gifts
Found in Spokane Valley, Washington, Advent Lutheran Child Center has a motto that says it all: “Taking Care of God’s Most Precious Gifts.” This full-time, year-round program serves children from just one month old through age 12, offering not only loving care for little ones but also before and after-school programs for five area schools,…
Read MoreNavigating 2025 Challenges: What ELCA Schools & Centers Need to Know
A recent Zywave survey of over 1,000 employers reveals critical insights that directly impact ELCA schools and learning centers. Understanding these trends—and knowing where to find support—can help our school and church community navigate the year ahead. Top Challenges Facing Lutheran Schools in 2025 Economic Uncertainty tops the list, with nearly 60% of employers citing…
Read MoreSpotlight on Our Savior’s Lutheran Preschool and Infant Center: Love. Learn. Serve.
At the heart of sunny San Clemente, Our Savior’s Lutheran Preschool and Infant Center lives out its guiding principles: Love. Learn. Serve. As a ministry deeply committed to the development of the whole child, the center offers a Christian, developmental, play-based program led by dedicated educators and Director Michelle Wohlfarth. Michelle shared, “Our Savior’s Preschool…
Read MoreSpotlight on Epiphany Early Childhood Center: Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence
Found in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Epiphany Early Childhood Center (EECC) has been a pillar of early childhood education for three decades. Established in 1995 as a ministry of the Lutheran Church, EECC has remained steadfast in its mission to provide high-quality education within an environment of love, faith, and support. When we chatted with the…
Read MoreSpotlight on Children of Hope Child Development Center: Shaping Futures Every Day
When asked about the remarkable work of Children of Hope Child Development Center (COH), Director Lynn Hockenberger shared her insights and experiences with heartfelt pride. Her passion for early childhood education and advocacy shines through every word, as she reflects on the center’s mission, achievements, and goals. Found in Phoenix, AZ, Children of Hope Child…
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