The Engaged Schools Initiative

Vision. We exist to train a movement of Christ-centered leaders to equip a generation to reflect Christ in their circles of influence 10 years after they graduate.

Mission. To train teachers to equip students to reflect Christ in their circles of influence 10 years after they graduate.

​Strategy. Train. Equip. Reflect.

Our Distinctives. ​An Engaged School™ equips faculty and students to: 

• Identify a clear, measurable definition of spiritual maturity.
• Identify a clear, Christ-centered path with specific steps for growth.
• Know what is expected of them at each step in the process of growth.
• Clearly identify spiritual needs and growth barriers at each step in this process.
• Utilize an accurate assessment tool to examine their own hearts and to inform their spiritual growth.

Our Convictions.

• Teaching is complex, but not esoteric. 
  
• Christ’s goal is to lead those who follow Him to become His imitators.
  
• The more we can understand and apply Christ’s model for ministry and identify where our students are at, the more we can reflect Christ’s method for teaching by meeting spiritual needs in ways that connect to the hearts of our students. 
  
• We equip teachers and administrators to understand and apply Christ’s model for teaching and equip students to personalize their relationship with Christ and to reproduce His reflection beyond the walls of the school.

"The relationship I have with Engaged Schools is one that I want to encourage every Christian School to have. These guys just get it! ​Their curriculum is beyond anything else I have encountered in the Christian School,  ​​especially when it comes to being teacher friendly.” - Campus Pastor, Florida

Our Partners

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We are blessed to publish and partner with some of the leading thought leaders and practitioners in Christian Education.
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​Dr. Mary Martin

Dr. Milt Uecker

Jay Peters

Dr. Marti MacCullough

Teasi Cannon

Chris Browne

Dr. Toby Travis

Matthew Dominguez

Our Founder

Chris Browne was Head of the Bible Department at Wheaton Academy in West Chicago, Illinois and has served as an adjunct professor at Moody Bible Institute and Trinity International University. A pastor for more than 13 years, he serves as the President of Wheaton Press and the Managing Partner of the Engaged Schools Initiative. 

Since 1996, Browne has led individuals and organizations through the process of equipping people for Christ-centered spiritual growth. With a background in instructional design, assessment, and organizational leadership his former start up was contracted by The Gallup Organization in 2008 to coordinate their Global Faith Field Advisor Initiative for their Faith Practice Division.

A sought-after trainer, consultant, and speaker, Browne has led training solutions for key staff of Campus Crusade for Christ, The JESUS Film, New Tribes, Wycliffe, Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL), The National Association of Church Business Administrators (NACBA), JAARS, The National College Board, Habitat for Humanity, AWANA, and numerous other individual churches, ministries, schools, and businesses and has taught or led training in over 14 countries.

​Chris oversees our team of partners, principals, teachers, editors and support staff who serve as writers, trainers, coaches, and consultants for Wheaton Press and our various initiatives. .

Our Team

​We currently have openings for Editors, Graphic Designers, Customer Support & Service, Programmers, Media Specialists, Curriculum Designers & Internships. 

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Buzz
LMS Specialist & IT Extraordinaire
Buzz comes from a back ground of over 20 years working in Christian Education. He is your main contact with our online curriculum hosted by our LMS and our online Global Student Assessment. 

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Cailynn
​Project Lead & Branding Specialist
After spending a year abroad in Greece and attending a local community college, she is a 2019 graduate of CIU. As a graduate of a Christian high school that implemented the Engaging the Heart Curriculum she brings a passion for other students to share her experience. 

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