OCHEC Convention

Jeffrey Knight from MathCanada

Esther Weiss from Guard Your Heart

Larissa Hofman from Edge Factor

Miranda Curry from Canadian Centre for Bio Ethical Reform

Broken families, broken relationships, and broken lives is pretty much status quo now. And, we’ have never been so sure that Jesus Christ can redeem this. We can rebuild the walls by the grace of God, by tears, prayer, and faith. The Christian family will be a bright beacon to the world around us as we fully experience the Gospel and realize God’s vision for the family again.

Looking to enrich your homeschool journey while building lasting friendships? A small co-op might be just what you need! Drawing from her own experience, Nancy shares how partnering with a few families can create an exciting learning environment that motivates both parents and children. Learn practical steps for starting your own small co-op, guidelines for success, and tips for choosing the right...

Drowning in endless piles of books, papers, and homeschool supplies? Nancy offers practical strategies to create order that promotes peace in your busy household. You’ll gain ideas for simple, doable systems for organizing your homeschool materials, managing daily tasks, and establishing routines that work for your family. Walk away with implementable ideas to tame the chaos and focus on what matt...

How does a family interact with popular culture?  Popular culture is everywhere around us. It influences the peer groups, and sets the worldview and the cultural perspectives of almost everybody today. Very few have the wisdom and the strength to swim against the stream. So, how does a family make its cultural choices? What part should entertainment play in the home? What...

What are the factors that matter most in the homeschool? What are the principles that really make it work? This is a basic introductory talk about homeschooling, based on Kevin’s 45 years of experience in the movement. This is based on Kevin Swanson’s book, “Upgrade, the Ten Secrets to the Best Education for Your Child.”

Are you weary in your homeschool journey? Wondering if you’re equipped for the tremendous task of educating and discipling your children? While homeschooling requires our whole hearts and steadfast commitment, God hasn’t just called us to this vital work—He has fully equipped us for it. In this refreshing keynote, Nancy Manos shares how the investment you’re making today—though often demanding—yie...

Is the daily reality of homeschooling leaving you more frazzled than joyful? While teaching our children at home can be messy and emotional, it’s also a precious privilege! Nancy shares inspiration for how to find—and keep—joy even on those challenging days. Discover practical ways to create an atmosphere of delight in learning, protect your joy when things get tough, and embrace this beautiful ad...

What are the proper sphere jurisdictions for family, church, and state? Should the state ban spanking or home schooling?  Should the church dictate the education of our children? What about Sunday Schools and Youth Groups? When the sphere jurisdictions go haywire, chaos usually ensues. A basic understanding of family, church, and state is essential for the Christian family...

Drawing from her years of experience, Nancy shares practical wisdom to help you identify and overcome common obstacles, understand what success looks like for your unique family, and implement strategies for organizing your home, time, and schedule. Leave equipped with ideas to create a peaceful, thriving environment where learning and relationships flourish.

More than ever, young people are grappling for purpose and direction in life. Drawing from Proverbs 3:5-6, Kevin Swanson explains how a young person can live a purposeful life, and find the path that God has laid out.

Feeling lost in homeschool jargon? Nancy breaks down the most common homeschooling approaches—from traditional textbook to Charlotte Mason to unit studies—making it easier to understand your options. Explore the pros and cons of each method to help you choose what works best for your family. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your approach, you’ll gain practical insights and a h...

Build your children’s education on the Rock. But, if we boil down everything God says about education in Deut. 6:7, Eph. 6:4, Prov. 1:7, Col. 1:18, Luke 6:40, and James 1:22, what are the most basic principles of a good education for your children? What are the four pillars upon which to build something firm and strong for the Level 6 Hurricanes blowing across the Post-modern, Post-Christian world...

Cheryl Kowalski, missionary and mother of 5, served in Botswana for 8 years and in Uganda for 4 years. She also felt compelled to homeschool her children, and doing it in Africa proved to be an extremely rewarding experience. She offers insights and wisdom gained during that time that will encourage ANYONE to take their homeschool ANYWHERE in the world, even if it just means a move to another area...

Andy Luchies, father of 7 (so far), is an ex-military infantry combat veteran who fought in the Iraqi war in 2003. Upon leaving the army he married Jessa, the small town girl he’d known since 9 years old. He got a theology degree from Redeemer University and attended Hamilton Christian Fellowship for 13 years where he led various ministries, becoming an elder and associate pastor before stepping b...

Richard is married to Shelley and has five wonderful kids. He’s a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ and Pastor at Stone Ridge Bible Chapel in Hamilton. Rich loves studying and teaching the scriptures and loves any sport you can name (within reason ;)

Vanessa Brobbel, a veteran homeschool mom & artist, works alongside her husband Floyd (CEO) for a ministry called The Voice of the Martyrs Canada. Much of her work involves speaking at and developing events, educational and special projects, women’s ministry and writing monthly VOM magazine Table Talk unit studies for families. For the past 24 years she has spoken at conferences & women’s...

Lucas Spicer, a Christ-follower since childhood, has been married to the love of his life, Viviana, for almost 13 years. He is currently a daddy to six children, but thanks to the beautiful and bittersweet ministry of foster care, he has parented more than 20 kids (birth through teens) over the last eight years. He enjoys playing an active role in supporting home education in their family, and tha...

Klaske and her husband, Bill, have been married for over 37 years. They have 6 children and 14 grandchildren. For the past 32 years, she has been involved with the homeschooling community – homeschooling from kindergarten through high school with one teenage son now nearing completion of his high school years. Klaske has a heart for lending a listening ear and encouraging and those struggling in t...

Jake and Heather learned about and committed to homeschooling when their eldest son was just months old from a homeschool conference. They have homeschooled their four boys from birth to high school completion. Three have gone to university and have obtained engineering degrees. One has since transitioned to become a Pastor. The non-engineer has his own timber framing business....

Daughter of the King | Homeschool Leader | Advocate for Families Catherine Dellerba is a wife of 26 years, mother of four (ages 15–22), and a dedicated homeschool leader. Born in South Africa, she lived there for 30 years before moving to Canada as a missionary. After 12 years in corporate upper management, she chose to homeschool her children, with two now graduated. She leads a GTA homeschool gr...

Taucha has spent years volunteering in the community with organizations that serve marginalized folk. All members of the church are called to be “family on mission” – inviting our friends, neighbours and acquaintances into deeper meaningful relationships so that they can experience the loving hands and feet of Jesus at work in their lives. Eventually she adopted internationally 4 times, asking God...