Imago Dei: Education in Beauty
Saturday, April 25, 2026
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another.
2 Corinthians 3:18
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Classical Lutheran education is flourishing across the country, and we believe those committed to this vision are eager for additional interaction—not just about methods and curricula, but about the theological and philosophical foundations that make classical Lutheran education distinct.
Our goal is simple: to encourage and strengthen those pursuing the cultivation of wisdom and virtue through God’s Word and the liberal arts. Whether you are a pastor, teacher, homeschool parent, or school leader, this free summit is a day designed to edify you.
Centered on the theme Imago Dei: Education in Beauty, we’ll explore how education forms students as image-bearers of God—called to behold His glory and be transformed from one degree of glory to another (2 Corinthians 3:18). Through keynote addresses, panel discussion, and interactive conversations, we’ll integrate theology, philosophy, and pedagogy in ways that equip you for faithful practice.
We invite you to be encouraged, equipped, and edified as we pursue education that reflects the beauty of our Creator.
Plenary Speaker
Reverend John Bombaro
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John J Bombaro is Senior Pastor of St James Lutheran Church, Lafayette, IN. He also holds the rank of Commander in the USNR. His undergraduate education took place at Rutgers University and Columbia International University, continuing with the University of Edinburgh (MTh), King’s College London (PhD), Concordia Theological Seminary (MDiv), and Westfield House, Cambridge University (DTM). He has been a faculty member at Dickinson College, Messiah College, University of San Diego, Luther Academy (Rīga) and Charles University (Prague). Dr. Bombaro planted churches in Hawaii, Idaho, and Rīga. From 2007-2018, he was Senior Pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, San Diego, and later served as a missionary in Europe (2020-2024).
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