OCHEC Convention

Drawing from her years of experience, Nancy shares practical wisdom to help you identify and overcome common obstacles, understand what success looks like for your unique family, and implement strategies for organizing your home, time, and schedule. Leave equipped with ideas to create a peaceful, thriving environment where learning and relationships flourish.

What are the proper sphere jurisdictions for family, church, and state? Should the state ban spanking or home schooling?  Should the church dictate the education of our children? What about Sunday Schools and Youth Groups? When the sphere jurisdictions go haywire, chaos usually ensues. A basic understanding of family, church, and state is essential for the Christian family.

Is the daily reality of homeschooling leaving you more frazzled than joyful? While teaching our children at home can be messy and emotional, it’s also a precious privilege! Nancy shares inspiration for how to find—and keep—joy even on those challenging days. Discover practical ways to create an atmosphere of delight in learning, protect your joy when things get tough, and embrace this beautiful adventure. You’ll leave inspired and reminded of why you started this journey!

Are you weary in your homeschool journey? Wondering if you’re equipped for the tremendous task of educating and discipling your children? While homeschooling requires our whole hearts and steadfast commitment, God hasn’t just called us to this vital work—He has fully equipped us for it. In this refreshing keynote, Nancy Manos shares how the investment you’re making today—though often demanding—yields eternal fruit in your children’s lives. You’ll gain renewed confidence, knowing that the One who called you is faithful to equip you for this good work. Discover how God’s Word and presence make you thoroughly equipped for this amazing adventure with your children.

What are the factors that matter most in the homeschool? What are the principles that really make it work? This is a basic introductory talk about homeschooling, based on Kevin’s 45 years of experience in the movement. This is based on Kevin Swanson’s book, “Upgrade, the Ten Secrets to the Best Education for Your Child.”

How does a family interact with popular culture?  Popular culture is everywhere around us. It influences the peer groups, and sets the worldview and the cultural perspectives of almost everybody today. Very few have the wisdom and the strength to swim against the stream. So, how does a family make its cultural choices? What part should entertainment play in the home? What are the major biblical principles that should govern our discernment of music, movies, tattoos, dress, etc.?

Drowning in endless piles of books, papers, and homeschool supplies? Nancy offers practical strategies to create order that promotes peace in your busy household. You’ll gain ideas for simple, doable systems for organizing your homeschool materials, managing daily tasks, and establishing routines that work for your family. Walk away with implementable ideas to tame the chaos and focus on what matters most—honoring God and enjoying the homeschool journey with your children.

Looking to enrich your homeschool journey while building lasting friendships? A small co-op might be just what you need! Drawing from her own experience, Nancy shares how partnering with a few families can create an exciting learning environment that motivates both parents and children. Learn practical steps for starting your own small co-op, guidelines for success, and tips for choosing the right families to partner with. Discover how to create a meaningful cooperative learning experience that enhances your homeschool adventure!

Broken families, broken relationships, and broken lives is pretty much status quo now. And, we’ have never been so sure that Jesus Christ can redeem this. We can rebuild the walls by the grace of God, by tears, prayer, and faith. The Christian family will be a bright beacon to the world around us as we fully experience the Gospel and realize God’s vision for the family again.

Miranda Curry from Canadian Centre for Bio Ethical Reform