Education as an Act of Worship

How do we prepare our hearts and our minds as teachers when we think about education as an act of worship? How do students prepare their hearts and minds as they think about education as an act of worship? How do the dynamics of the classroom change when education is engaged in as an act of worship? How do we engage with the curriculum as an active worship? I will focus on Daniel’s life as an example of the pursuit of excellence in education as an act of worship, and on the blessing that accompanied his life because of it. Dr. Amy Davies

Teaching Forgiveness

And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. Matt 6:12

Parents are anointed and appointed by God . . .

. . . to raise their children in wisdom, faith, and love. In Kingdom education, teachers are given the privilege of walking alongside families in this God-ordained calling, partnering together in the formation of the whole child. This Keys to Kingdom Education video focuses on how educators can intentionally support and empower parents in their God-given identity and authority. Together, we will explore practical ways to build trust, strengthen communication, and cultivate meaningful partnerships between home and school so students and their families can flourish. Renee Rose – Founder of Kingdom Life Academy.

Kingdom Ed Community Circle

Dec 2025

School Culture Part II

This Community Circle is a shared discussion with members of Keys to Kingdom Education and School leaders on essential aspects of developing a Kingdom culture within your classrooms and schools. This second half of the culture conversation focuses on practical aspects of supporting and nurturing the Kingdom-minded classroom.

“Never Forget” the most important thing a Christian needs to know

Homer Allen Turning Point Thoughts

Nov. 2025

Topic: Health benefits of Kingdom education and how it affects school culture

Dean Bowen

Every organization develops a culture. How is the culture of your classroom providing for your students? Dean delivers a fresh approach to understanding the benefits of a Kingdom-minded culture in our schools and classrooms. How love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are more than just fantastic ideas, but bring health and life to your students. Dean’s wisdom will help you approach the culture of your classroom with new insights into how you can shape it to benefit you and your students. 

Topic: Kingdom Education For Such a Time as This – Althea Penn

Dr. Penn has over four decades of distinguished expertise as an accomplished author, speaker, and organizational development practitioner. Her multifaceted career spans roles as an educational consultant and educator in both primary and secondary settings. In this session, Dr. Penn explores the vital role of Biblical discernment in Kingdom education and how to address the negative trends that Christian educators may face in the near future.

The current educational landscape is a complex and often turbulent environment, shaped by a dynamic U.S. political climate, rising student mental health challenges, and the pressing need to ground our work in biblical truth. This training will equip Christian educators and school leaders with the tools of system thinking and strategic foresight to navigate these complexities. We will align with the ACSI Flourishing School Culture domains of Purpose and Teaching & Learning, and ECE competencies, while addressing key findings from the 2024 Cardus Education Survey and the Center for Bible Engagement’s “Power of 4” research. This session, led by Dr. Althea Penn, will empower you to build resilient, Christ-centered learning environments that nurture spiritual formation, support the unique needs of all students—especially those with developmental delays or anxiety—and ground your community in biblical literacy.

Session Topic:

Children’s purity – Explicit Movement

Michele Okimura is the founder and Executive Director of Releasing Generations, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth, families, and communities across Hawaii and beyond. Her leadership spans three dynamic initiatives: Explicit Movement, Kingdom Families, and ReThink Creativity—each designed to equip people of all generations with purpose, resilience, and spiritual wholeness.

In 2023, Michele and her Explicit Movement Team were honored with the “Outstanding Advocate of the Children and Youth of Hawaii” award, presented by Governor Josh Green and Mayor Rick Blangiardi. Their global-impact curriculum, The Brave Series, builds confidence, emotional health, leadership, and protection against exploitation among youth.

Through Michele Okimura Consulting LLC, Michele creates safe, transformative spaces—through workshops and retreats—where hearts are healed, hope is restored, relationships are strengthened, and personal growth is ignited. Her Dream Big Journal curriculum, used in schools, churches, families, and organizations, awakens people of all ages to dream with God and step boldly into their purpose.

Michele previously served as Associate Pastor at LifeSpring Church in Honolulu for over 20 years, and before ministry, dedicated 14 years to teaching as an elementary public school teacher. She and her husband Rob, married since 1984, are proud parents to two adult children, Aaron and Jessica.