OCHEC Convention

Military Secrets: How to Discipline in Peace | Andy Luchies

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 back from paid ministry in 2019. Andy is a homeschooling Christian, freedom-loving, minimal government, Open-womb, carnivore bitcoiner. He loves making new friends and prefers to chat with people who disagree with him. Let’s find the truth together!

Thrive With Your Homeschool ANYWHERE in the World | Cheryl Kowalski

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 of your province or city. She can help you navigate culture stress, culture shock, and loss, all while successfully homeschooling your tribe. Teens will also enjoy this talk as she shares a few stories about her children who experienced growing up in a culture very different from the one they were born into.

Pillars of our Rock Solid Foundation | Kevin Swanson

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? Kevin Swanson will present on these pillars: Family Discipleship, Biblical Worldview, Good Christian Teachers and Books, and Worship and Life Application.

Curriculum Approaches | Nancy Manos

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 helpful resource guide to support your curriculum decisions.

What is God’s Calling on Your Life? | Kevin Swanson

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.