KCEA’s Christian Education Conference is a two-day professional in-service for pastors, administrators, teachers, staff, church youth workers, and involved parents. The days are filled with a unique blend of plenary sessions and workshops, preaching and interactive presentations, fellowship and peer engagement, and connecting with our exhibitors and advertisers. A wide variety of exhibitors attend to sell or promote their products, ministries, and services.
If you would like to follow up with KCEA staff with questions about this year's Conference, or to inquire about the 2026 Conference, we invite you to give us a call or send an email to Michael at [email protected].
If you would like to follow up with KCEA staff with questions about this year's Conference, or to inquire about the 2026 Conference, we invite you to give us a call or send an email to Michael at [email protected].
Variety in Workshop Choices
The 2026 Conference Guide is now available! The Guide gives the initial full listing of workshops and plenary sessions, session descriptions, and room assignments.
A promotional flyer with workshop and Conference information for delegates is also available. Collaborate with your peers and your ministry leadership to attend the best sessions for yourself, your ministry, and your students. Each presentation is led by a professor or veteran in the field. Sessions consist of a variety of in-person workshops across a range of educational subjects and ministry responsibility. Each year’s Conference guide is available on the Whova platform in real-time to registered delegates.
When will the next Conference be held? - September 24 & 25, 2026
Where will it be held? - We are again planning the 2026 Conference to be held at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton at Willow Valley in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. UPDATED LODGING INFORMATION - The KCEA room block at the DoubleTree for Thursday night has been sold out. The official alternate lodging site is the Spark by Hilton Lancaster Dutch Country. Spark offers a slightly lower room rate, includes breakfast and is located just 15 minutes away. To book a room at Spark, use this link or call them directly at 717-299-6604 and provide the KCEA Conference code of M90.
What opportunities exist for exhibitors? - An informational flyer with core exhibitor information is available for you to review. To follow up with KCEA staff about opportunities this year or in the future, we invite you to give us a call or send an email to Michael at [email protected]
Why should I come? - Each year’s Conference provides the academic excellence, varied topics, and creative ideas for which KCEA’s Conferences are well-known. It will also include some features that delegates have suggested on their Conference feedback sheets! Feel free to browse the Conference Archive for past Conference guide publications and other information for a 'flavor' of the variety of workshops, speakers, and schedules offered.
With a theme of "Being My Brother's Keeper" from Genesis 4:9, we have confirmed keynote plenary session speakers for the 2026 Conference.
The 2026 Conference Guide is now available! The Guide gives the initial full listing of workshops and plenary sessions, session descriptions, and room assignments.
A promotional flyer with workshop and Conference information for delegates is also available. Collaborate with your peers and your ministry leadership to attend the best sessions for yourself, your ministry, and your students. Each presentation is led by a professor or veteran in the field. Sessions consist of a variety of in-person workshops across a range of educational subjects and ministry responsibility. Each year’s Conference guide is available on the Whova platform in real-time to registered delegates.
When will the next Conference be held? - September 24 & 25, 2026
Where will it be held? - We are again planning the 2026 Conference to be held at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton at Willow Valley in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. UPDATED LODGING INFORMATION - The KCEA room block at the DoubleTree for Thursday night has been sold out. The official alternate lodging site is the Spark by Hilton Lancaster Dutch Country. Spark offers a slightly lower room rate, includes breakfast and is located just 15 minutes away. To book a room at Spark, use this link or call them directly at 717-299-6604 and provide the KCEA Conference code of M90.
What opportunities exist for exhibitors? - An informational flyer with core exhibitor information is available for you to review. To follow up with KCEA staff about opportunities this year or in the future, we invite you to give us a call or send an email to Michael at [email protected]
Why should I come? - Each year’s Conference provides the academic excellence, varied topics, and creative ideas for which KCEA’s Conferences are well-known. It will also include some features that delegates have suggested on their Conference feedback sheets! Feel free to browse the Conference Archive for past Conference guide publications and other information for a 'flavor' of the variety of workshops, speakers, and schedules offered.
With a theme of "Being My Brother's Keeper" from Genesis 4:9, we have confirmed keynote plenary session speakers for the 2026 Conference.
Dr. Rand Hummel - The Wilds of New England (Deering, NH)
With decades of experience working with teens and families, Dr. Hummel is scheduled to present several workshops on topics pertinent for our homes and ministries. During his plenary address in a general assembly, he will focus on our theme "Being My Brother's Keeper" from Genesis 4:9 as it applies to Families.
With decades of experience working with teens and families, Dr. Hummel is scheduled to present several workshops on topics pertinent for our homes and ministries. During his plenary address in a general assembly, he will focus on our theme "Being My Brother's Keeper" from Genesis 4:9 as it applies to Families.
Pastor Randy Hurst - Hillsdale Baptist Church (Tampa, FL)
Randy rejoins us at the Conference having ministered in Christian schools for many years. Subsequently he has served over 20 years in church ministries in Georgia and Florida, specializing in discipleship and counseling. During his plenary address in a general assembly, he will focus on our theme "Being My Brother's Keeper" from Genesis 4:9 as it applies to Individuals.
Randy rejoins us at the Conference having ministered in Christian schools for many years. Subsequently he has served over 20 years in church ministries in Georgia and Florida, specializing in discipleship and counseling. During his plenary address in a general assembly, he will focus on our theme "Being My Brother's Keeper" from Genesis 4:9 as it applies to Individuals.
Dr. Bruce McAllister - President, Bob Jones University (Greenville, SC)
A professor and administrative leader at the University for decades, Dr. McAllister is now serving as the President of the University. He has an immense heart for young people and in helping others grow in their knowledge of the Lord. During his plenary address in a general assembly, he will focus on our theme "Being My Brother's Keeper" from Genesis 4:9 as it applies to Institutions.
Additional confirmed workshop leaders include:
Don’t just take our word for why you should attend! Here are some of the many positive comments we received this year.
– I got so many tidbits to take home with me. It was well worth my time to be here.
– There was a wonderful assortment of vendors!
– I went to this workshop knowing it was below my grade level. I appreciated many of the things shared and can apply them to my students.
– This was my first year attending, and it was outstanding!
– Through this workshop, I realized that I have many areas of unknown carelessness that could make cheating easy.
– The variety of great hymns and songs each year is wonderful!
– The speaker was organized and full of ideas to make history alive and personal. Thank you for emphasizing the need to be considerate of those not willing to share their experiences, i.e., Vietnam.
A professor and administrative leader at the University for decades, Dr. McAllister is now serving as the President of the University. He has an immense heart for young people and in helping others grow in their knowledge of the Lord. During his plenary address in a general assembly, he will focus on our theme "Being My Brother's Keeper" from Genesis 4:9 as it applies to Institutions.
Additional confirmed workshop leaders include:
- Milton Ashley BJU Press - Christian Education; Ed Tech; Instruction Methods
- Mrs. Karmen Baker ABeka / Pensacola Christian Academy - Secondary English & Writing
- Dr. Mary Barclay - History
- Joshua Birx ABeka / Pensacola Christian Academy - Secondary Bible, History
- Vickie Britton Bob Jones University - Physical Education, Personal Fitness
- Dr. Nathan Burgess IT Director (Carlisle, PA) - Leadership; Ed Tech
- Dr. Ted Clater KCEA Executive Director - PA Curriculum Mandates
- Dr. Brian Dukeshier Trinity Baptist Church & Christian School (Concord, NH) - Music Education; All-State Choir Reading Session
- Mrs. Joanna Hardy Allegheny Wesleyan College (Salem, OH) - TESOL
- Dr. Jodi Herbert Maranatha Baptist University - Math Education
- Mrs. Kristy Hurst Hillsdale Baptist Church (Tampa, FL) - Office and Support Ministries
- Mrs. Dianne Leahy Concord Christian Academy (Wilmington, DE) - Early Childhood
- Tom Luttmann Bible Visuals International (Denver, PA) - EL Bible
- Dr. George Matzko Matzko Science Ambassadors (Greenville, SC) - Science
- Dr. Lynn McCool Faith Baptist Bible College (Ankeny, IA) - Computer Sciences; English
- Mrs. Travis McLaughlin ABeka / Pensacola Christian Academy - Kindergarten; Lower EL
- Dr. Lesli Nichols (Winchester, VA) - Biblical Counseling
- Mrs. Margot Parsons Education Consultant (Scranton, PA) - Classroom Instruction Methods; Special Needs
- Dr. Corey Pfaffe MinistryCPA (Watertown, WI) - Accounting; Ministry Financial Management
- Dr. Heather Richardson Bob Jones University - Counseling; Teaching Methods
- Dr. Jessica Sheets United States Marine Corps History Division (Quantico, VA) - History; Research
- Mike Snavely Mission: Imperative! (Lebanon, PA) - Creation Science & Apologetics
- Dr. Jared Stanley Bob Jones University - Visual Arts & Design
- Mrs. Becky Teruel BJU Press - Elementary
Don’t just take our word for why you should attend! Here are some of the many positive comments we received this year.
– I got so many tidbits to take home with me. It was well worth my time to be here.
– There was a wonderful assortment of vendors!
– I went to this workshop knowing it was below my grade level. I appreciated many of the things shared and can apply them to my students.
– This was my first year attending, and it was outstanding!
– Through this workshop, I realized that I have many areas of unknown carelessness that could make cheating easy.
– The variety of great hymns and songs each year is wonderful!
– The speaker was organized and full of ideas to make history alive and personal. Thank you for emphasizing the need to be considerate of those not willing to share their experiences, i.e., Vietnam.
