Andrew Taylor is joined by Ruth Conwell from Parklands Christian College, in the great Brisbane area of Queensland, in the latest episode of the 'Not Just a Teacher' series.

S5 - Ep.1: 'Not Just A Teacher' with Andrew Taylor and Dr Jon Eckert.

Feb 29th, 2024 20m 31s

Andrew Taylor is joined by Dr Jon Eckert, in the first episode of this new series: 'Not Just a Teacher'. Together they consider the significance of teachers and the potential impact delivered by those whose profession is in education. Join us

S4 - Ep.2: Designing School Life

Feb 18th, 2024 31m 36s

The discussion continues in Part 2 of the Designing School Life Series: Business Planning and Finance Matters.Ashley Penny and Matthew Green of Paynter Dixon sit and chat with Principal Geoff Peet of Maitland Christian School on their recent

S4 - Ep.1: Designing School Life

Feb 18th, 2024 30m 58s

Ashley Penny and Matthew Green of Paynter Dixon sit and chat with Principal Geoff Peet of Maitland Christian School on their recent site development and the process of planning for growth.

S3 - Ep.4: CSA Leadership Development Framework | Sustaining Vision

Nov 25th, 2022 34m 44s

Picking up where Episode 3 left off, this latest installment calls us to ask ourselves, and the teams that we lead, how we work to sustain vision in our contexts.In this episode we, once again, talk with Dr Brian Harris (Director) and Jennifer

S3 - Ep.3: CSA Leadership Development Framework | Instilling Hope

Sep 27th, 2022 32m 54s

Where Episode 2 caused us to consider the question of legacy and the importance of knowing when to pass the baton, Episode 3 takes a dive into the place of Hope in one's leadership and calling.In this episode we talk with Dr Brian Harris (Dire

S3 - Ep.2: CSA Leadership Development Framework | Inspiring Imagination

Mar 29th, 2022 39m 55s

Episode 1 provided an overview of the Framework as a whole. In Episode 2 we begin our discussion of the twelve characteristics of leadership that are embedded in the Framework: Inspiring Imagination. Leaders of vision inspire imagination and pa

S3 - Ep.1: CSA Leadership Development Framework | Where it all begins

Feb 25th, 2022 27m 19s

Leadership is a journey.Welcome to the CSA Leadership Development Podcast series. This series is being developed throughout our 20th Anniversary year as a resource to accompany the CSA Leadership Framework, launched in 2021.With our host, Ste

S2 Ep.14: Change or Suppression? A personal story | Mark Spencer and Leah Gray

Oct 25th, 2021 22m 33s

In this episode, Mark Spencer, Director of Public Policy with Christian Schools Australia, has a heart-to-heart conversation with Leah Gray and her personal experience of gender identity.Leah grew up in a Christian home, went to church, was ac

S2 Ep.13: Re-imagining Leadership Development for Christian Schools | Dr Darren Iselin and Andy Wolfe

Oct 1st, 2021 28m 11s

Re-imagining Leadership Development for Christian Schools: The CSA Leadership Framework and the Partnership with the Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership in the United KingdomOn this episode of the CSA Podcast series, Dr Dar

S2 Ep.12: Developing a Culture of Communication | Andrew Taylor and Andrew Stone

Aug 25th, 2021 35m 4s

Join Andrew Taylor, QLD EO and School Improvement national portfolio leader, in a conversation with Andrew Stone from Stone Creative. Andrew serves as a leadership development and communications consultant for the education sector, faith-based

S2 Ep.11: Looking Beyond the “Doing” of Leadership – Why Our Formation Really Matters

Aug 16th, 2021 44m 40s

It’s a tough time to be leader. With so much uncertainty and change, the wellbeing of leaders is certainly a hot topic. We’re also seeing leaders with great ability and charisma burn out or fall from grace, not from a lack of skill, but perhaps

S2 Ep.10: Protections in Religious Freedom & The Impact on Education - Understanding The Australian Context

Aug 11th, 2021 47m 13s

Mark Spencer, CSA Director of Public Policy, talks with Professor Nicholas Aroney, Professor of Constitutional Law at The University of Queensland and a member of the Expert Panel on Religious Freedom established by the Commonwealth Government

S2 Ep.9: How to understand and positively influence school culture | Rob Loe with Ben Gibbs

Jun 16th, 2021 26m 2s

This podcast explores how we understand and positively influence school culture. There is often a tension between what a leadership team might suggest is the destination culture of a school and what, in reality, one experiences when you ask eve

S2 Ep.8: Why Religious Freedom Matters | Mark Spencer with Rohan McHugh

Jun 9th, 2021 36m 27s

Our Director of Public Policy, Mark Spencer, talks with Rohan McHugh, Executive Director of Freedom for Faith about religious freedom and the upcoming Religious Freedom Weekend.Mark and Rohan talk about just some of the examples of the violati

S2 Ep.7: Christian Education - Valuing Honesty, Justice and Reconciliation | Sandra Scott

Jun 1st, 2021 22m 41s

In this episode of the CSA Horizons Podcast series, Sandra Scott talks with Sam Cheesman, Principal of Tyndale Christian School in Strathalbyn South Australia, and Meredith Lockery, Tyndale’s Executive Director Faith and Learning, about equippi

S2 Ep.6: Rich in Hope and Purpose - Developing a Missional and Service Mindset in Christian Schools | Sandra Scott

Apr 1st, 2021 34m 8s

In this episode of the CSA Horizons Podcast series, Sandra Scott talks with Catriona Wansbrough, Principal of St Andrews Christian College in Melbourne Victoria, about the intentional positioning of a mission and service culture in her school.

S2 Ep.5: Revealing Jesus in the Learning Environment | Cass Pendlebury

Mar 30th, 2021 20m 14s

Listen to this rich discussion on the key purpose of Christian schooling through the lens of curriculum. Cass Pendlebury hosts Peter Kilgour and Bev Christian from Avondale University College as they explore the importance of introducing Jesus

S2 Ep.4: Case Study - A School Improvement Experience | Andrew Taylor

Mar 24th, 2021 27m 49s

In 2020 CSA launched the CSA Architecture School Improvement Tool. Discovery Christian College, a small school located on the coast in Central Queensland was the first school to pilot the tool. Join Andrew Taylor from CSA, Josh Counsel, Princip

S2 Ep.3: “Staying Mission True” : The Challenge for Christian Schools in Australia | Dr Darren Iselin and Dr Graeme Cross

Mar 16th, 2021 29m 43s

In this episode Darren Iselin talks with Dr Graeme Cross Chief Executive Officer of the Swan Cristian Education Association (SCEA), a network of seven schools located in the Perth metropolitan area. Graeme has extensive senior leadership experi

S2 Ep.2: Living in (Sexual) Hope | Mark Spencer and Geoff Lin

Mar 10th, 2021 30m 46s

Director of Public Policy Mark Spencer talks with Rev. Geoff Lin. Geoff is, amongst other roles, the SA/NT Regional Director for the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students (AFES) and chairs the steering committee for Living Hope SA—a min

S2 Ep.1: Developing a Research Culture in your School | Dr Rob Loe and Hugh Chilton

Mar 3rd, 2021 27m 45s

In this interview with the Director of Research and Professional Learning at the Scots College, Sydney, Hugh Chilton unpacks what it means to turn a school outward. Despite deep connections to parent and church communities, schools can often be

S1 Episode Twenty-Six: Summer Series 20-21 | Throwback episode - New Horizons for the Christian School Association

Jan 25th, 2021 27m 7s

This week in our Summer Series for 2020-2021, is this throwback to a brilliant conversation between Dr Daniel Pampuch, CEO of Christian Schools Australia, and Dr Maria Varlet, Head of Research and Innovation at CREST Education in Melbourne, Vic

S1 Episode Twenty-Five: Summer Series 20-21 | Faith in Kids (for Kids): Into The Unknown - Starting School Well

Jan 18th, 2021 1m 11s

We’re continuing with our Summer Series. A couple of weeks ago, we pointed you to the podcast channel called “Faith in Kids” hosted by Ed Drew. And I mentioned that there is, in fact, a channel for parents and one for kids. Well this week, we’r

S1 Episode Twenty-Four: Summer Series 20-21 | Throwback episode - Measuring What We Value

Jan 11th, 2021 24m 52s

This week, in our Summer Series, is a throwback to a conversation between Dr Darren Iselin, CSA’s Director for Research and Innovation, and Dr Beth Green, who is currently Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Tyndale University, Fellow of the