Student Development

Dr. Hartzler is a motivating speaker to Christian school students. His command of Scripture and use of personal illustrations clarifies meaning, captivates students attention, and enables students to make personal application. His messages from the Word are used by the Spirit of God to convict hearts and challenge students to commit their lives to the Lordship of Christ.

Chapels, Spiritual Life Seminars or off campus retreats, and student leadership conferences can be scheduled for 1-5 days. Topics for Spiritual-Life Seminars and Retreats are chosen after communicating with the school’s leadership about the needs of their students.

A few examples of seminar topics are:

• The Conflict Between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Satan

• Lessons from the Life of Shamgar

• Why Am I So afraid of Goliath

• Satan’s Plan for Your Life

• Prosper vs. Perish: The Life of the Tree vs. The Life of the Chaff

Professional Development

Dr. Hartzler has the knowledge and experience to be effective in professional development for teachers, administrators and board members. He has served in Christian schools as a teacher, principal and head of school, and has also trained teachers and administrators at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The seminars are based on a Biblical philosophy of education and years of practical experience. He applies principles from God’s Word to every aspect of Christian school ministry. A list of 75 seminar topics is available on request. (C.E.Us can be earned in Bible and education.) Broad categories of seminars with a few seminars listed as examples are:

Biblical Foundation of a Biblical Worldview

• Creation, The Fall, and Redemption

• Teaching Your Students the Attributes of God

Philosophy of Education

• The Philosophical Distinctives of Christian Education

• Accomplishing the Great Commission in the Christian School

• The Biblical Basis of Christian School Education

Discipleship

• Methods of Discipleship Training in the Christian School

• Developing a Disciplined Disciple

Home-School Relationships

• Working with Parents: Principles and Procedures

• Educating Parents to Understand and Implement a Christian Philosophy of Life

The Teaching-Learning Process

• Principles and Methods of Motivating Your Students

• Accountability and the Underachiever

• Qualities and Characteristics of the Outstanding Teacher

Parenting Seminars

After years of working with parents and their children in Christian schools, Dr. Hartzler has developed a child-training seminar which he presents at schools.

• Understanding the Difference between Discipline & Punishment

• Three Levels of Effective Discipline

• Training Your Children to Obey the First Time (Without Anger)

• How to Survive the Strong-Willed Child

Consulting Services

Dr. Hartzler is available for consultation with Christian school boards and administrators. Consulting services can be provided on-site, by phone, or by email. Other experienced Christian educators may be utilized to help with consultations and board seminars.

Dr. Hartzler has helped administrators and boards with

• Evaluating and Helping the Marginal Teacher

• Balancing the School’s Budget

• Conflict Resolution

• Evaluation of the School’s Program