The 2017 NCHEA Conference & Curriculum Fair
March 31 and April 1, 2017     —     Lincoln, NE

Date & Time:
March 31 – April 1, 2017 
8:45 AM – 3:30 PM CDT
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Location:
Indian Hills Community Church
1000 South 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
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Contact:
Kathleen Lenzen
Nebraska Christian Home Educators Association  
P:  402-423-4297
E:  nchea@windstream.net
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Education, Encouragement, and Enrichment

The annual NCHEA Conference and Curriculum Fair (C&CF) is a tremendous opportunity for you to attend your choice of more than 40 speakers and workshops and to research curriculum options and other educational materials from a large number of vendors. The C&CF is designed to address the interests and needs of a wide spectrum of attendees, from those considering homeschooling to the veteran with senior high school students.

The registration fee funds the event as well as covering annual administrative costs and expenses to monitor legislation.

Here are a few of the many reasons to attend:
Curriculum — Nothing can compare to rooms full of homeschool curriculum that you can actually hold in your hands and evaluate. (You can’t do that on the internet.)  

Answers from Vendors — Our vendors are eager to answer your questions and share their exciting materials and programs.  

Savings — Actually examining the books and materials can save you from making costly mistakes. Many vendors also offer discounts during the conference.

Main Speakers — Our speakers’ messages will encourage both moms AND dads to step out in faith, to keep on with their homeschool vision, and to raise children who are successful in what truly matters.  

Workshops — Many more speakers will be presenting workshops on topics vital to encouraging and equipping you for homeschool success! There will be a workshop to help with almost all of your questions! Workshop speakers are also available for individual consultation.

Professional Growth — All teachers can use more education about teaching techniques and strategies, children’s learning styles, etc.  

Encouragement — Every homeschooler can use more encouragement, and we believe this year’s conference will supply an abundance.  

Fellowship / Connections / Networking — There is something amazing about being around others who have the same faith, convictions, and vision as you. What a confidence booster!  

Inspiration — There are moments in life when things suddenly become clear and you know exactly what God would have you to do.  

Kids Conference — This very popular, two-day conference always challenges children to serve others and the Lord Jesus Christ. It is filled with drama, songs, Scripture memory, object lessons, hands-on projects, and games. Space is limited, so sign up early!  

Teen Conference — There is a new topic every year. Teens enjoy two days of a being together and being challenged to live for Christ.  

Graduate Recognition — What an encouragement to see so many young people who have been successfully homeschooled and are planning to do remarkable things! Children who attend often catch your vision and look forward to the day when they will be among the graduates.  

Spiritual Growth — We certainly hope that you will be encouraged and challenged in your Christian faith.  

Relaxation /Change of Pace /Time Off/Fun — Times of vacation from the everyday demands of life are important for your sense of well-being. We hope you will relax, have fun, and enjoy the conference!

As homeschool parents, we wield an amazing amount of power to influence our children. When we are happy and excited about our job, we bring excitement and joy to our children. 

We hope you will attend the coming conference and come away with a
renewed sense of excitement and joy in the God-given privilege of teaching your children!
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2017 NCHEA Conference Speakers

Steve Scheibner Steve Scheibner
CharacterHealth.com 

Upon college graduation, Steve joined the U.S. Navy and trained as a pilot. He married his college sweetheart Megan, and they began a life together that included eight children and 15 moves. Steve was deployed three times in four years flying the P3 Orion. Steve left active duty in 1991 and was hired by American Airlines. He now flies Boeing 757 and 767 out of Boston and is active in the Navy Reserve. During the late 90's, Steve started his graduate education at Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary and earned a M.A. in Theological Studies and a M.A. in Christian Ministries in 2007. Steve earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. His dissertation topic was the role of parents in the character development of children.

In 2000, the family moved to Maine where Steve founded Cornerstone Baptist Church. Steve was asked to design and teach a course in Navy Core Values.  More than 10,000 service members have attended this seminar. Steve and Megan have developed a parenting course entitled Parenting Matters: The Nine Practices of The Proactive Parent. Steve recently adapted and taught his Navy Core Values to the students and faculty of Clearwater Christian College. He has written several books and studies.  

Steve and Megan enjoy opening their home to young people and you will usually find a crowd at the Scheibner's house. In his spare time, he sleeps, watches the Red Sox, and drives his children to sports practice all while attending weekly meetings of Overachiever's Anonymous.  He recently retired as Senior Pastor to become the President of Charactherhealt Corporation; a non-profit conference ministry aimed at equipping parents to train the next generation of character-healthy leaders. 


Megan Scheibner Megan Scheibner 
CharacterHealth.com

Megan was adopted as a newborn and grew up in Pennsylvania. She earned a B.A. in Speech Communications from West Chester University. She teaches and speaks at conferences and women's ministry functions, as well as in individual and couples counseling. Megan is a homeschooling mother of eight beautiful children, four boys and four girls. She has been married for 30 years to her college sweetheart, Steve. Together they have co-authored Parenting Matters, The Nine Practices of the Pro-Active Parent. She is also the author of a series of discipleship books for mothers and several devotional Bible studies. She authored, "In My Seat", the story of Steve's 9/11 experience that has captivated millions on YouTube. Her newest book, "An A-Z Guide For Character-Healthy Homeschooling" provides encouragement and practical tips gained through her 20 plus years of homeschooling experience.  Megan and her husband, Steve, share a strong desire to equip today's parents to raise the next generation of character healthy leaders. In her spare time, she loves to run and play tennis.  Megan enjoys writing, cooking, feeding teenagers, reading, and everything pertaining to the Boston Red Sox.  


Joyce Blankenship Joyce Blankenship
HSLDA Special Needs Consultant

Joyce earned her bachelor of arts degree in liberal studies at California State University Long Beach and her elementary teaching credential at California State University Chico 

She has worked in the field of education for the past 30 year, as an educational therapist, tutor, enrichment class teacher, and home educator. She has graduated four of her five children and continues to homeschool her youngest daughter. Two of her children are college graduates, while two are currently in college.  Having homeschooled a struggling learner, Joyce finds great enjoyment in encouraging parents in their homeschooling journey. She joined HSLDA' special needs consultants team in the spring of 2013. 

Jake MacAulay
CEO, Institute on the Constitution 

Jake is a homeschooling father of four and serves as CEO of the Institute on the Constitution (IOTC), an educational outreach and curriculum that presents the founders’ biblical view of law and government. IOTC’s US Constitution course, accommodates the required High School Civics and US Government Credit and provides students a full understanding of the Biblical principles on which America’s founding documents are based. The former co-host of the syndicated talk show, The Sons of Liberty, he is an ordained minister and has spoken to audiences nationwide, and has established the American Club, a constitutional study group in private, co-op and public schools.  Jake has been seen on Yahoo News, Fox News, The Blaze, AP, CBS, NBC, The Weekly Standard and more.
2017 NCHEA Kids' Conference
2017 Kids NCHEA Conference

NCHEA Kids’ Conference is excited to present LIBERTY!  

Get your knickers and hoop skirts ready because the Kids Conference is coming! This year we are heading back to colonial days as we follow young Benjamin Franklin and others during the Revolutionary War. 

 Youth (ages 5-12) are invited to enroll in this two-day program as we engage in captivating drama, songs, Scripture memory, object lessons, hands-on projects and games. 

This program should not be viewed as merely child-care. It is intended to deliver a Bible-based character message in a memorable and fun way. Since a portion of this program will involve age-integrated small groups, families may request that siblings stay together.

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2017 NCHEA Teen Conference
2017 NCHEA Teen Conference

Skeptic

You can hear people's worldviews in words and phrases they choose to use during a conversation . . . and you never know when one of those conversations will present a challenge to your Christian faith. 

Meet the Skeptic gives students a framework to uncover the root causes of skepticism. Identifying four types of skepticism -  - Spiritual, Moral, Scientific, and Biblical - - responses for each. This course will equip your teen to compassionately and respectfully defend and share their faith. 

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