Posts Tagged ‘Church and School Together’
Navigating 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 MoreBuilding Healthy Teams: Tools for Understanding Personality, Communication & Relationships
Leading an ELCA school or learning center means more than managing logistics—it means cultivating communities of grace, collaborative leadership, and healthy relationships rooted in faith. One of the most powerful ways to strengthen your team is by intentionally developing how we understand ourselves and others. At ELEA, we recognize the importance of nurturing not just…
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 Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool: Faith, Learning, and Community in Raleigh, NC
For over 30 years, Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool has been a place where faith and learning come together in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Located in North Raleigh, this Christ-centered school believes that children learn best through play, guided by dedicated teachers who nurture not only their academic growth but also their spiritual foundation. When…
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Adventure Place: Nurturing Children Through Ministry and Care
Nestled in Uniontown, OH, Adventure Place is more than just a childcare facility; it is a vital outreach ministry of Advent Lutheran Church dedicated to serving families within the community and beyond. Under the leadership of Sara Kantorik, Director, Adventure Place has grown significantly. What started as a small before-and-after-school program, “Latch Key,” for 12…
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