Head of School Retreat at John Brown University

What to expect

You are invited to attend this retreat for head of schools serving at Christian high schools. Designed to equip and support you in your leadership role, the retreat features sessions on crucial topics and ample time for fellowship, networking, and rest.

JBU provides your hotel stay, dinner on Wednesday and Thursday night and lunch on Thursday and Friday. Complimentary breakfast is available at the hotel.

Connect with peers: Network and share best practices with fellow Christian school leaders.
Gain valuable insights: Discuss topics like fundraising, marketing, budgeting, legal issues, and board relations.
Find encouragement and support: Build relationships with those who understand your role.
Enjoy spiritual renewal: Reflect and recharge in a Christ-centered environment.

Event Schedule

tentative schedule

Wednesday
4:00 p.m.	Hotel Check-In	Hampton Inn
5:30 p.m.–8:30 a.m.	Welcome, Dinner & Introductions	Chip & Carey Pollard's Home

Thursday
7–8:00 a.m.	Breakfast	Hampton Inn
8:15 a.m.	Drive to Campus	SGH
8:30 a.m.	Session 1: Devotions & Strengthening the Core: Spiritual Sustenance & Leadership Development for School Administrators	SGH
9:30 a.m.	Coffee Break	SGH
9:30 a.m.	Spouse Event & Lunch	Leaves from SGH
9:45 a.m.	Session 2: Headwinds Facing Christian Education	SGH
10:45 a.m.	Coffee Break	SGH
11:00 a.m.	Campus Tour	Leaves from SGH
12:00 p.m.	Lunch	SGH
1:00 p.m.	Session 3: Strategies for Successful School Fundraising	SGH
1:45 p.m.	Coffee Break	SGH
2:00 p.m.	Session 4: Unveiling your School’s Story Through Digital Platforms	SGH
3:00 p.m.	Break – Explore Historic Downtown Siloam Springs
6:00 p.m.	Dinner – Catering by The Wooden Spoon	SGH

Friday
7–8:00 a.m.	Breakfast	Hampton Inn
8:00 a.m.	Hotel Check-out	Hampton Inn Lobby
8:15 a.m.	Drive to Campus	SGH
8:30 a.m.	Session 5: Devotion and Building Trust with Parents Through Effective Communication	SGH
9:30 a.m.	Coffee Break	SGH
9:45 a.m.	Session 6: Generation Alpha Unplugged: Balancing Screentime & Real Life	SGH
10:45 a.m.	Coffee Break	SGH
11:00 a.m.	Session 7: Peer Advice: Ask Colleagues for Advice on Current Challenge	SGH
11:00 a.m.	Optional Campus Tour for Spouses	Leaves from SGH
12:00 p.m.	Lunch + Dual Credit & Summer Academy	SGH
1:00 p.m.	Retreat Concludes

JBU does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, military status, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.

John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 42 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including nursing, psychology, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Eighteen graduate degrees are available in business, counseling, cybersecurity, and education.

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Head of School Retreat

Recharge and connect.

June 19–21, 2024

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