Explore all the sessions for INCH 2026 Michigan's 42nd annual Inspirational Networking Conference for Homeschoolers

Thursday, May 14, 2026

11:00 am

Student Entrepreneur Expo

Student Entrepreneur Expo

Mount Hope Church Hallways
11:00 am

MiLE Leadership Luncheon (Be sure to purchase your extra ticket for this event, not included in General Access Pass)

Darren Jones Vicki Bentley

MiLE Leadership Luncheon

Darren Jones, Vicki Bentley Mount Hope Church Chapel
11:00 am

Hands-On Fair

Kids Hands-On Activities Fair

Mount Hope Church Kidz Connect
11:00 am

College & Career Fair

College and Career Fair

Mount Hope Church Concourse Hallway
1:00 pm

Used Curriculum Sale

Used Curriculum Sale

Mount Hope Church Event Center
1:00 pm

Workshop Session #1

Jean Burk

Build an Amazing Homeschool Transcript

Jean Burk Mount Hope Church VIP Room
Brook Wayne

Homeschooling Without Losing Your Mind

Brook Wayne Mount Hope Church Classroom 1
Staci Morgan

Raising Our Special Learners from On Our Knees

Staci Morgan Mount Hope Church Classroom 4
Patti Sailor

Starting a Co-Op: Round Table

Patti Sailor Mount Hope Church Chapel
2:15 pm

Workshop Session #2

Sarah Villanueva

Building Family Legacy

Sarah Villanueva Mount Hope Church Classroom 2
Staci Morgan

A Focused Look into Homeschooling a Child with ADD/ADHD

Staci Morgan Mount Hope Church Classroom 4
3:30 pm

Workshop Session #3

Heather  Martinez

You CAN Love Homeschooling Your High School Student!

Heather Martinez Mount Hope Church VIP Room
Jennifer Mietz

Kids Who Learn Differently and the Parents Who Want Answers

Jennifer Mietz Mount Hope Church Classroom 4
Institute for Creation  Research Dave Napier

Discover the Institute for Creation Research

Institute for Creation Research , Dave Napier Mount Hope Church Classroom 2
4:45 pm

Homeschool Freedom Summit with Dinner (Be sure to purchase your extra ticket for this event, not included in General Access Pass)

Darren Jones David A. Kallman Stephen P. Kallman

Homeschool Freedom Summit Dinner

Darren Jones, David A. Kallman, Stephen P. Kallman, James Muffett Mount Hope Church Chapel
6:30 pm

Kickoff Keynote Spotlights

Abe Hamilton, III Maria  Hamilton Tricia Scribner

Kickoff Keynote Spotlights

Abe Hamilton, III, Maria Hamilton, Tricia Scribner Mount Hope Church Sanctuary
7:45 pm

Regional Meet Ups

Regional Meet Ups

Mount Hope Church Parking Lot, Outside

Friday, May 15, 2026

8:30 am

Morning Keynote

Abe Hamilton, III

You shall love the LORD with your mind.

Abe Hamilton, III Mount Hope Church Sanctuary
9:45 am

Workshop Session #4

Scott and Lisa Barry

Living Musically: Incorporating Music into your Homeschool at Every Age and Stage

Scott and Lisa Barry Mount Hope Church Fireside Room
Sheila Carroll

Perseus’ Shield: Moral Formation and Great Books

Sheila Carroll Mount Hope Church Classroom 7
Melissa & Chett  Clayton

More Than a Garden: The Why of Homesteading

Melissa & Chett Clayton Mount Hope Church Classroom 6
Staci Morgan

Transitioning Your Special Learner to Life Beyond High School

Staci Morgan Mount Hope Church Classroom 4
Sarah Villanueva

Raising Courageous Kids in Christ

Sarah Villanueva Mount Hope Church Chapel
Kathie  Morrisey

Raising Kids with Character

Kathie Morrisey Mount Hope Church Classroom 2
 Cliff Petrak

Don't Slow Me Down with that Calculator (Mental Math Methods)

Cliff Petrak Mount Hope Church Classroom 1
11:00 am

Workshop Session #5

Sheila Carroll

The Peace of Wild Things: Why Nature Study Still Matters

Sheila Carroll Mount Hope Church Classroom 7
Melissa & Chett  Clayton

Homesteading as Education

Melissa & Chett Clayton Mount Hope Church Classroom 6
Bob Hazen

Creating a Math-Rich Home Environment

Bob Hazen Mount Hope Church VIP Room
Joel and Aimee Johnston

Launching Disciple Multipliers

Joel and Aimee Johnston Mount Hope Church Fireside Room
Darren Jones

Hostility Toward Homeschool Freedom

Darren Jones Mount Hope Church Chapel
Kathie  Morrisey

Dealing With a Difficult Child

Kathie Morrisey Mount Hope Church Classroom 2
Vicki Bentley

Homeschooling Middles While You Still Have Littles

Vicki Bentley Mount Hope Church Classroom 1
Maria  Hamilton

Aim for the Heart

Maria Hamilton Mount Hope Church Sanctuary
1:30 pm

Afternoon Keynote

2:45 pm

Workshop Session #6

Vicki Bentley

Nurturing Early Learners

Vicki Bentley Mount Hope Church Classroom 1
James L. Carroll, Ed.D

Raising Curious, Creative Kids in a Digital World

James L. Carroll, Ed.D Mount Hope Church Classroom 7
Karri Iverson

Science in the Kitchen, Science in the Bathroom, Science in the Car

Karri Iverson Mount Hope Church Fireside Room
Jennifer Mietz

Set the Math Worksheets Aside: Let's Play Games

Jennifer Mietz Mount Hope Church Classroom 2
Brook Wayne

Married & Homeschooling - How to Nurture Both (for Wives)

Brook Wayne Mount Hope Church Chapel
Jean Burk

Ace the SAT/ACT/CLT- Unlock Free College

Jean Burk Mount Hope Church VIP Room
4:00 pm

Workshop Session #7

Vicki Bentley

Homeschooling on a Shoestring Budget

Vicki Bentley Mount Hope Church Classroom 1
Heather  Martinez

Smooth Transitions for your Homeschooling Journey

Heather Martinez Mount Hope Church Classroom 6
Darren Jones

“I’d Love to Help, But How?” Dads and Homeschooling

Darren Jones Mount Hope Church Chapel
 Aaron L. Reyburn

A Craftsman’s Guide to Excellent Storytelling

Aaron L. Reyburn Mount Hope Church Classroom 4
David A. Kallman Stephen P. Kallman

History of Homeschooling and How to Handle Contact with Child Protective Services (CPS)

David A. Kallman, Stephen P. Kallman Mount Hope Church Kidz Connect
Elizabeth Gregor

Doing Science God’s Way

Elizabeth Gregor Mount Hope Church Classroom 2
Angela Springer

Practical Problem Solving & Prayer

Angela Springer Mount Hope Church VIP Room
Karri Iverson

Keep the Plates in the Air

Karri Iverson Mount Hope Church Fireside Room
7:00 pm

Family Fun Night

Bob Cates

Comedy in Motion

Bob Cates Mount Hope Church Sanctuary

Saturday, May 16, 2026

8:30 am

Workshop Session #8 (Dads & Donuts / Moms & Muffins)

Abe Hamilton, III

Dads & Donuts: Fathers are Essential

Abe Hamilton, III Mount Hope Church Fireside Room
Maria  Hamilton

Moms & Muffins: Fit for The Master’s Use

Maria Hamilton Mount Hope Church Chapel
9:45 am

Workshop Session #9

Mike Winter

Manhood Foundations: Building Biblical Men in a Confused Culture

Mike Winter Mount Hope Church Fireside Room
Vicki Bentley

Organized (Well, Almost!) – Time Management for Busy Moms

Vicki Bentley Mount Hope Church Classroom 1
Karri Iverson

Pics or It Didn’t Happen: The Power of a Science Lab Journal

Karri Iverson Mount Hope Church Classroom 7
Jennifer Mietz

Building a Solid Math Foundation—Because Confidence Matters

Jennifer Mietz Mount Hope Church Classroom 2
David A. Kallman Stephen P. Kallman

Homeschooling Legally in Michigan

David A. Kallman, Stephen P. Kallman Mount Hope Church Kidz Connect
Staci Morgan

Grace for Parents of Special Learners

Staci Morgan Mount Hope Church Classroom 4
Brook Wayne

Crafting a Culture of Home Discipleship

Brook Wayne Mount Hope Church Chapel
Tricia Scribner

Yes, Jesus Rose from the Dead. Here’s How I Know.

Tricia Scribner Mount Hope Church Sanctuary
11:15 am

Closing Keynote

Abe Hamilton, III

The Family: God’s First Institution

Abe Hamilton, III Mount Hope Church Sanctuary
1:00 pm

Governor Candidate Forum

Governor Candidate Forum

Mount Hope Church Sanctuary