LCS Talks

The Story of LCS | Season 7, Special Episode - Where is God When A Family Experiences Loss? The Hansen Siblings’ Story & Aaron’s Legacy of FaithAt the conclusion of our fourth episode, we recognized that we could not capture every story of loss within our community. This special bonus episode centres on one family’s journey, serving as an acknowledgement to all who carry the weight of absence within our community. We hope this conversation serves as an invitation to experience the nearness of God, the One who draws close to families walking through grief in our community. Thank you Andrew, Matt, Emma & Joel for joining us.

The Story of LCS | Season 7, Episode 4 - When Loss Shapes a Community: Remembering Emile Schön, Kyle Vanderkooi, and Dave AlexanderWhen a Christian school experiences significant loss, how does the community rally together and have faith? As LCS continued to grow, it also experienced considerable loss, and this episode deals directly with death within the LCS community.We spoke with Margreet and Pim Schön, parents of Emile Schön, who passed away with Kyle Vanderkooi on November 3, 2001, in a tragic car accident. We also hear from Juanita Alexander, wife of former Band Director, Dave Alexander, who passed away from ALS in 2020.Their stories of faith encourage the community to understand parts within LCS’ story that must be told to see God faithful even in loss.

The Story of LCS | Season 7, Episode 3God’s Faithfulness Across Generations: How the Middle/High School Was Built, the First Grade 12 Grad Class, and the Mission Continues to Expand (1995-1999)Listen as a family to Episode 3 (1994-1999) of our mini-series on God's faithfulness across LCS' 70 year history. In this episode, you’ll hear some new voices including Peter Van Huizen, Peter Roukema, Brenda Wind, and Danny Nagtegaal as they share about how we got the current Middle/High school building and some stories about the first Grade 12 grad class in 1999.

The Story of LCS | Season 7, Episode 2God’s Faithfulness Across Generations: The Plotlines Split, Seeds Sewn, and the True Cost of Legacy and Expansion In this second episode of our mini-series on God’s faithfulness across LCS’s 70-year history, we explore the origin story of Langley Christian School from 1981 to 1995, when the literal and figurative plotlines split at the elementary campus. We trace how Shannon Heights Christian School eventually returned to Langley Christian in name and identity. In this episode, you’ll hear from Wilma Van Brummelen and Leo Smit as they recount God’s work within the elementary program during this pivotal season.Episode 2 invites listeners to reflect on how members of the community navigated change, held fast to God’s vision for the school, and listened for how to be faithful amid uncertainty and transition.

The Story of LCS | Season 7, Episode 1 - God’s Faithfulness Across Generations: Humble Beginnings, Sacrificial Generosity, and the Faith of the FoundersIn this opening episode, we explore the origin story of Langley Christian School from 1953 when the school society started up to 1981 when it grew to over 200 students. It’s a school built on the sacrificial generosity and quiet obedience of the founding families and everything that followed. Immigrant families with limited resources but a big kingdom vision chose faithfulness over certainty, believing their decisions would bless generations they would never meet.Episode 1 invites listeners to slow down and pay attention to the deep roots of this community. For those who have been part of Langley Christian for decades, it is an invitation to look back and see what God has done. For those listening from the outside, it is an invitation into a living story of faith, change, and God’s unfolding mission across generations.

Something special is coming to the LCS Talks Podcast. It’s a story of God’s faithfulness across Langley Christian School's 70 year history. Join us to learn more about the sacrificial generosity of families that founded the school, the stories of loss, and transformational hope leading to a big kingdom vision. It’s a story of a school that started in 1955 with 17 students, but has grown more into God’s faithful purposes. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss any of the episodes.

Bonus Episode | This is a special episode recorded this summer on CAMP LCS' impact in the community. 375 campers, 126 student leaders, 3 weeks. Kevin connected with Regan Davis and Cody Friesen LCS Summer Program and Camp Directors, as well as three amazing student leaders: Vienna, Ryan, and Kaylee.Tune in to hear more about how Camp LCS has been a place of equipping students and members of our community in a courageous and purposeful faith.Have you thought about your summer plans for next year? This could be the best summer ever for you or your family.Check out our website at www.langleychristian.com/camp-lcs.

Season 6, Special Episode 2: Legacy & Generosity for Future GenerationsWhat does it mean to participate in the legacy God is already building through our community of faith? In this episode, Kevin and Adam sit down with Lillian Cazacu, a trusted notary public to discuss wills, estate planning, and legacy gifts. As LCS enters a significant capital campaign, this conversation encourages families to think intentionally about how generosity today can shape the future for generations to come.  Our listeners will leave this conversation more equipped to steward their resources in a way that honors God and blesses others far beyond what they thought was possible.langleychristian.com

Season 6, Special Episode 1: Faithfulness in Financial Planning with Adam BornnIn this super practical mini-series, Kevin and Adam are joined by Adam Bornn of Parallel Wealth to explore how Christian families can develop biblically grounded financial planning habits. As a Christian learning community committed to forming faith, raising leaders to be generous, and stewarding God-given finances well, this series offers families the opportunity to gain wisdom from a member of our community who is modeling the calling in his own life so others can thrive. This is an episode that could change your family for generations. langleychristian.com

Bonus Episode | This special episode of the LCS Talks Podcast marks both an ending and a beginning. After more than 50 episodes and 18 years of faithful service, beloved host and Middle School Principal Berkley Glazer signs off, sharing his personal journey of change and God’s faithfulness in both his life and the LCS community. Through Berkley’s stories and staff reflections, Berkley and Kevin remind listeners of the important work of partnership between home and school, one that brought the podcast into existence in the first place. Join us as we look back with gratitude and look ahead with hope, and don’t miss the full conversation and special video on our YouTube channel.langleychristian.com

Season 5, Episode 7 | In this final episode of season 5 on our Core programs, we’re joined by a panel of seven LCS high school students from our Musical Theatre 9–12 course who recently brought Tarzan: The Musical to life on the stage. Our students explore how the performing arts have become a vibrant pillar in our school community as well as the impact of the performance on their identity and deepening faith. Students reflect on the roles that they were casted, the spiritual themes in Tarzan, and the joy and challenges of performance. They share how the course has impacted their relationship with God and equipped them to live with courage, humility, and purpose.We also share some details about our upcoming musical next year to continue growing the performing arts program and inviting families to partner together in the work of helping every student thrive. langleychristian.com

Season 5, Episode 7 | In this thought provoking episode with three of our Grade 11 students that participated in one of our international service learning experiences, we explore God’s heart for the world and transformation in our community. Tune in to hear about our service learning program and the impact it is having on our students. This is one of the ways we are seeking to help students live purposefully and be equipped for building God’s kingdom as they learn from others. langleychristian.com

Season 5, Bonus Episode | In this episode, Kevin shares on John 15:1-7 and how Christian educators can thrive in purpose, learning, and relationships. A Christian Biblical and theological vision of thriving in our abiding is shared. Kevin aims to tell the Biblical story through poetry and reflection, inviting educators to engage in spiritual practices in their Christian school communities. A conversational framework for Christian schools is also shared that highlights some upcoming organizational research on adaptive workplaces. langleychristian.com

Season 5, Episode 4 | Berkley and Kevin sit down with Jon Kuehl, Jon Mayan, and Terry Neufeld to explore how LCS’ athletics program serves as a unique space for spiritual formation, rooted a Biblical theology of athletics. They discuss how the program is intentionally designed to support students’ development through competition, teamwork, and Christlike character-building. As families are seeking programs for their children to draw out their unique giftings, tune in to hear about the development of the K-12 athletics journey at LCS, which integrates faith at every level, and how the LCS learner profile serves as a driving foundation for athletic and spiritual development. The conversation includes inspiring stories of how God is at work on and off the field, as well as practical ways for families to support their children’s growth in their faith through sports while chauffeuring their student athletes to school and engaging in meaningful conversations. langleychristian.com

Season 5, Episode 3 | In this special episode, Berkley and Kevin are joined by Mr. Seppelt and three of our Grade 12 students to reflect on their service learning experience to the Bronx. These service learning experience offer LCS students a unique opportunity to embody our core values by serving others and learning beyond the classroom. Mr. Seppelt shares the vision behind these transformative experiences, while the students open up about their personal and spiritual growth, challenges, and deep sense of community they discovered while serving. Tune in as they explore how the trip strengthened their faith, gave them a new perspective on service, and aligned with LCS' commitment to equipping students to live purposefully in Christ. Check out other episodes we have recorded on service learning:  https://www.langleychristian.com/launching-our-new-service-learning-program/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxxz3KwfqLQ  https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/season-4-ep-5-service-learning-supports-social-emotional/id1589977993?i=1000638496055

Season 5, Episode 2 | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education is more than just science and technology—it’s a way for students to explore creation, problem-solving, and innovation through a Biblical lens. In this episode, we discuss our K-12 STEM programming. You’ll hear about a theology of technology and the role of creativity in God’s design. Listen in as the conversation highlights LCS' learner profile and how our students are using their skills to serve the community, compete in robotics competitions, and engage with future-facing challenges. langleychristian.com

Season 5, Episode 1 | This is our first episode of the new season. Berkley and Kevin sit down with LCS Head of School, Adam Woelders, to discuss how our core programs shape the faith and identity of our K-12 students. Families are desiring a reliable Christian education that equips students to thrive with faith and purpose. In this episode, we explore how LCS’ core values – being a Connecting, Thriving, and Equipping Christian learning community – guide everything we do. Tune in to hear Adam share insights from his experiences, LCS’ strategic plan, and the unique impact of our programs on graduates. langleychristian.com

This is our special edition Head of Schools for the day episode. Enjoy!

Season 4 Episode 6 | In this episode, David Jackson (Middle School Assistant Principal and Learning Services Teacher) and Susan Priebe (High School Learning Services Teacher) discuss our Learning Support Services efforts. The panel explores belonging in community, the inherent value and image bearing nature of every child, and how we can support the diverse needs of all our learners. As families seek different practices to build supportive environments for their children, this episode offers valuable insights into how learning services teams play an essential role in equipping students to become all God created them to be. 

Season 4 Episode 5 | In this episode, Berkley and Kevin discuss how our LCS service learning program is being developed under the direction of Chris Seppelt (Service Learning Coordinator) and Joel Ditson (High School Principal). As part of our efforts to have students more engaged in local to global service, build community partnerships, and develop intercultural understanding, the panel discusses the early stages of our high school service learning program. The discussion is filled with stories of faith and insights into how the program will start to connect into our K-12 Bible curriculum over the next few years. Tune in as Chris and Joel encourage LCS families to engage in service learning as part of their social emotional and faith development. 

Season 4 Episode 4 | Berkley and Kevin go deep theologically into Genesis 1 and 2 with Erin Thiessen (Middle School Homeroom Teacher) and Tom Allen (High School Chapel Coordinator and Bible/Humanities Teacher). The discussion explores how we continue to support student social emotional development and faith formation around Biblical perspectives of identity, relationships, gender, and sexuality in our Bible curriculum. Erin and Tom share examples of our approach and how we are facilitating the learning in ways that are consistent with a high degree of clarity, integrity, and care for our learner. The panel also shares relevant texts for further reading and an invitation to continue the partnership we hope to see with families across a range of sensitive but important discussions.

Season 4 Episode 3 | Strategies from our Youth Care Workers for Connection & Belonging  In this episode, Jamie Robertson and Lauren Ens discuss youth care at LCS. The panel explores belonging in community, the inherent value and image bearing nature of every child, and strategies to ensure our learners thrive. As families seek different practices to build supportive environments for their children, this episode offers valuable insights into how to equip students to become all God created them to become. Learn more langleychristian.com

Season 4 Episode 2 | Joy and Attachment Are Necessary for our Faith-Formation  Our brains are wired for joy and attachment. What does it look like to support our students’ social emotional development and how does this matter for our faith formation? Join us as Berkley and Kevin chat with School Counsellor, Dave McVety about how our community is working to make sure every child is known, their giftings are nurtured, and that we create opportunities for meaningful connection leading to learning. The episode examines several biblical and practical examples of how to have important restorative conversations with our students. 

Season 4 Episode 1 | Launching Season 4 on Faith, Identity, and Social-Emotional Development LCS Talks is in its 4th Season! Join us as we explore conversations on Faith, Identity, and Social Emotional development. Since launching this podcast in 2021, we have had a lot of positive reception in the British Columbia Christian educational context. And though engaging with our school community remains our primary purpose, we thought we would continue to give voice to another void of silence in Christian education: the role that social-emotional development plays in our identity and faith formation.  Berkley and Kevin frame the season ahead and chat with Joyce Wang, K-12 Director of Learning Support Services. This episode was recorded at the end of the 2022-23 school year. The panel shares about some of the staff professional learning we have engaged with and why it is important that a Christian learning community should care about social-emotional development. 

Season 3 Episode 12 | In the final episode of LCS Talks, Season 3 on Faith, Identity, and Christian Formation, Berkley and Kevin reflect on how we have grown as a thriving Christian learning community with guests Anita Wood (Elementary School Assistant Principal), David Jackson (Middle School Assistant Principal), and Patrick Lee (High School Assistant Principal). Tune in to hear about how each of these incredible leaders have been impacted in their faith this year and how God show up in our shared work and learning. langleychristian.com

In this episode, Berkley and Kevin chat with three of our middle school Bible teachers, Nathan Rhea, Erin Thiessen, and Regan Davis about the early development of our K-12 Bible curriculum. Tune in to get to know these incredible teachers. Listen to their stories about how God brought them to LCS, how we support student learning, and what it means to approach important conversations from an educational posture of listening and learning. The team highlights some important theological considerations and invitations for families to partner as we encourage spiritual conversations in middle school classes and with adolescents.

In this episode, Berkley and Kevin chat with Tim Van Hemert, Elisha Neufeld, and Briel Walters on how each of the campuses are planning for Christian faith-informed learning in different subject disciplines. Tune in to get to know more of our incredible staff members and hear about how they articulate our vision for community learning, and how to think about how faith informs the arts, sciences, and STEM programming. The panel explores how being made in the image of God and creating points to who we are as a community of learners.

In this episode, Berkley, Brenda, and Kevin chat about Christian teaching practice with Dr. David Smith, Director of the Kuyers Institute at Calvin University and author of several influential Christian educational books including “On Christian Teaching: Practicing Faith.” In this conversation, the team discussed the role of the Bible in Christian education and how to help teachers live out their faith in their practice. Join us as we explore what it means to lead our students, notice their God given gifting, and help them to live purposefully in the world.

In this episode, Berkley and Kevin talk with our Grade 11/12 Bible teachers, Bruce Wergeland, Josh Withrow, and Tom Allen. The conversation explores how these teachers are implementing our new Bible curriculum, approaching how they teach students how to read the Bible, and engaging in conversations about faith-formation. Tune in to get to know these incredible educators and how they are working towards the faith-formation of high school students.

In this episode, Berkley and Kevin chat with Harmony Wilson (LCS ECE Manager) and Rachel Cram (Founding Director of Wind and Tide Preschools) about the developmental needs and faith formation of early learners. The discussion is filled with stories about children and practical insights for how to have spiritual conversations, engage in play, build attachment, and communicate well with our children. Explore how we lead children to be grounded in Biblical teachings while also helping them to live a life of wonder and curiosity. Tune into the conversation as these two incredible women share about their insights for supporting our children in their faith formation.

In this episode, Berkley, Kevin, and Lori chat with Dr. Lynn Swaner, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at the Association of Christian Schools International. Dr. Swaner is familiar with the BC Christian educational context, having spoken at the Christian Schools Conference this past year. She has also worked with our LCS leadership team at one of our morning sessions and helped facilitate leadership learning around creating a flourishing Christian educational community. Tune in as we explore insights concerning faith formation, flourishing Christian learning communities, and practices that encourage our school community to help students thrive.

In this episode, Berkley and Kevin chat about our efforts towards discipleship and faith formation in the middle and high school. You won’t want to miss some of the important insights shared as we get to know Brenda Wind (Middle School Assistant Principal) and our lightning life House Directors (Kara Davis, Brodan Thiel, and Cody Friesen). The conversation is filled with some key considerations about how a community of faith, teaching, and learning engages in practices to encourage spiritual conversation. Mr. Thiel that our scars help students believe that our vulnerabilities point to the need for a saviour at the same time. Ms. Wind characterizes when we lead with vulnerability, we create a safe place where kids can be vulnerable. Join in the conversation if you want to hear about our learning or if your school community is exploring different approaches to community and faith formation.

LifeLong Faith - A conversation with author, teacher, researcher, and ecumenical thinker, John Roberto In this episode, Berkley and Kevin chat with author, teacher, researcher, and ecumenical thinker, John Roberto. John is the author of a recent (2022) book, “LifeLong Faith: Formation for All Ages and Generations” and several other books on Christian formation. John has also founded several ministries and led projects on Faith Formation including the Center for Ministry Development in 1978 and LifeLong Faith Associates in 2006. His graduate work was in the areas of religious education and sociology and brings that lens into his work. John offers a view of ecumenical collaboration between different Christian denominations in learning communities. His work has inspired the focus for our podcast season on Faith, Identity, and Christian Formation. This conversation is filled with insights and practices for educational communities, families, leaders of faith formation in K-12 Christian education, and educational staff. Check out John Roberto’s website for free resources and ideas for how to encourage faith-formation in your families, churches, and teams: https://www.lifelongfaith.com/.

Welcome back to LCS Talks season 3, episode 3 where we are discussing how our community might think about the relationship between Faith, Identity, and Christian Formation. In this episode, we pick up on our discussions about Christian Formation with Dave McVety, Middle/High School Counselor and explore a vision of shepherding, soul-care, and faith-formation for this year. Join us as we hear about Dave’s God story, how we order our lives in such a way that we can be formed more like Christ, and listen deeply to God in our educational efforts.

In this episode, Kevin and the LCS Principals reflect on some of the highlights this school year on each of the campuses and in our educational programming. Lori Carpenter (Elementary School Principal), Berkley Glazer (Middle School Principal), and Joel Ditson (High School Principal) discuss how LCS has become a more resilient community. They explore how this has been a formative year for themselves and the community in faith and in our efforts to grow as learners. Tune in as LCS Talks explores how the conversations and learning have impacted our school leaders, what this means for our families, and the exciting work that we have ahead next school year as it pertains to Faith, Identity, and Christian Formation.

We are excited to announce the launch of LCS Talks Season 3 on Faith, Identity, and Christian formation. This next season, we not only explore our teachers’ journeys implementing our re-envisioned K-12 Biblical Studies curriculum, but report back on some of our staff professional learning with our formational Christian teaching practices, discuss the importance of faith-formational efforts in our teaching and learning, and what it looks like to encourage more lifelong learning views of education. We will be joined by Christian education experts from all over the world and our own teaching staff as we engage in discussions about Christian faith-formation. As we engage with local thinkers, Christian school leaders, our K-12 staff members, and students, we seek to tell the stories that are shaping this community of faith and learning. In episode one, some key voices from the K-12 Bible team, Karen Brouwer Vlieg (Grade 3 Teacher), Regan Davis (Grade 8 Teacher), Josh Withrow (High School Bible/Humanities Teacher), and Amy Stromgren (Grade 6 Teacher and Indigenous Learning Coordinator) share the stories that have shaped the re-envisioned Biblical Studies curriculum, what they have learned throughout the process, and what they are excited about in terms of the direction and work ahead with our phased implementation plan. You can subscribe to the podcast so you can stay up to date with our releases into the fall this next school year.

In the final episode of Season 2 on Faith, Identity, and Technology, Berkley Glazer, Eric Bylenga, and Kevin Mirchandani talk with Jon Kuehl (Grade 8 Homeroom Teacher) and John Van Weelden (High School Teacher) about our Drones and Aviation Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (ADST) courses and programming. The discussion is filled with examples of how our teachers are encouraging learning that invites students to reflect on Biblical principles for innovative technology use. Mr. Kuehl and Mr. Van Weelden help us think Biblically, theologically, and practically in terms of what it looks like for a Christian learning community to build programs that help students develop technological citizenship with a future-oriented vision of Christian education.

In this episode, Berkley Glazer, Kevin Mirchandani, and Adam Woelders chat with Jonny Zuidhof former LCS Middle School teacher and current teacher at Heritage Christian Online School about online learning, comparing online / remote learning to brick and mortar schools, and the formation of students in technology-rich environments. The panel explores the possibilities of offering online education in a community like LCS. Be sure to check out this conversation for insights into future-focused Christian education.

In this episode, Berkley and Kevin talk tech tips, internet safety, creating healthy tech environments, and digital citizenship with Eric Bylenga (IT Manager) and Joel Ditson (High School Principal). The panel explores questions of how our vision of tech usage as a Christian learning community goes much further than simply what is intended in the BC education plan. We explore how to imagine our LCS technology guiding principles as parameters that lead us to move from fear to hope and that our students will have courageous families that encourage them to reflect on their decision-making as it pertains to technology usage.

In this episode, Berkley, Dave, and Kevin chat about two key areas of silence in our spiritual formation in Christian communities: the role that the cell phone plays and the implications of pornography. These are challenging topics, so we invited Dr. Robbie Rhea, Associate Vice President of Student Life from Trinity Western University to talk with us. Rob completed his doctorate in spiritual formation from Biola University, researching issues pertaining to pornography in our spiritual formation. Join us as we unpack how to have conversations with elementary, middle, secondary-aged students, and adults about cell phone usage and catch a vision for wisdom in our tech usage.

In this episode, Berkley Glazer and Kevin Mirchandani talk with Matt Grose (Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher) and John Van Weelden (High School Teacher) about our Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (ADST) courses and programming. The discussion is filled with examples of how our teachers are encouraging learning that invites students to reflect on Biblical principles for innovative technology use. Mr. Grose and Mr. Van Weelden help us think Biblically, theologically, and practically in terms of what it looks like for a Christian learning community to build programs that help students develop technological citizenship with a future-oriented vision of Christian education.

In this fourth episode, Berkley Glazer (Middle School Principal), Dave McVety (High School Counsellor), Lauren Enns (Youth Care Worker), and Kevin Mirchandani (K-12 Director) dialogue about some of our LCS Talks is a Podcast designed to report to our LCS families on our staff professional learning. We are tackling the void of being silent on key issues in K-12 School Education from a christian faith based foundation. Please tune in and have a listen you can subscribe for the nominal fee and that gets you all our season podcasts.

In this episode, the LCS Talks team connects with MIT PhD candidate, Jessica Van Brummelen. Jessica shares about her research work on Artificial Intelligence, engaging girls in STEM education, and the relationship between science and Christianity in terms of answering big questions about our existence.

In this episode, the LCS Talks team connects with Pastor Matthew Price from North Langley Community Church. Pastor Matthew recently led his church through a series called “Digitology” that explored the concept of discipleship and apprenticeship in the digital age. They In this second episode on Faith, Technology, and Identity, Berkley Glazer (Middle School Principal), Dave McVety (High School Counsellor), and Kevin Mirchandani (K-12 Director of Instruction and Christian Foundations) dialogue with one another about key scripture passages, share about their own experiences with technology, discuss the season ahead, and explore some emerging guiding principles for Christian learning communities engaging with technology.

In this first episode, Berkley Glazer (Middle School Principal), Eric Bylenga (IT Manager), Dave McVety (High School Counsellor), and Kevin Mirchandani (K-12 Director of Instruction and Christian Foundations) dialogue with one another about key scripture passages, share about their own experiences with technology, discuss the season ahead, and explore some emerging guiding principles for Christian learning communities engaging with technology.

We hope you were able to tune into season 1 of our podcast where we explored topics of faith, identity, and sexuality. The podcast was originally designed to report to our school community on some of our staff professional learning. Since we released the podcast, we have had a lot of positive reception. So we thought, why not continue to share our learning. This next season explores the topic of faith, technology, and identity. We discuss important questions about the future concerning spirituality, science, the way we organize and present ourselves online, human flourishing, wisdom, and what it means to be a Christian learning community. As we think to the role that technology is playing in our identity formation, we hope you will join us as we look at scripture, dialogue with some great thinkers, and support all our learners for how to steward these important tools that we have been gifted.

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In this final episode of the LCS Talks Season 1 podcast on Faith, Identity, and Sexuality. The team reflects on some of their learning from their Friday, February 28 PLC session with Dr. Mark Yarhouse. Berkley Glazer, Joel Ditson,Dave McVety, and Kevin Mirchandani also share some of their reflections and key learning from the season including some lingering questions and encouragement to families. They also share an exciting announcement, so be sure to check out this episode.

In Episode 5 of LCS Talks on Faith, Sexuality, and Education, Berkley Glazer (Middle School Principal), Joel Ditson (High School Principal), and Kevin Mirchandani (K-12 Director of Instruction and Christian Foundations) explore some of the Society of Christian Schools in British Columbia (SCSBC) SOGI guidelines for “shalom Christian communities” in conversation with Darren Spyksma, SCSBC Director of Learning. They unpack some of the guidelines for Christian schools to create spaces of belonging, encourage unity over uniformity of beliefs, not let tough conversations lead to divisiveness, and maintain a high duty of care for all students including students wrestling through questions of identity and sexuality. Darren shares examples and stories from his work across Christian schools in BC that are thinking about creating spaces for dialogue and learning with their school communities. The conversation frames what it looks like for LCS to be a place of Christ’s love, hospitality, and how key scripture passages give us insight into our posture as a learning community.