Speaking
Whether speaking to children, teens, or adults, Jim is a creative and thoughtful speaker that infuses sound biblical encouragement with compelling storytelling.
School Events
A dynamic speaker for your next school event:
Chapel services
Graduation ceremonies
Fundraising Dinners
Parent Nights
Staff Workshops
High-quality professional development with impact:
discipleship & Christian formation
inquiry-based teaching practices
culture-building & teacher wellness
and more
Some of Jim’s Upcoming Speaking Engagements:
Foundation Academy - Professional Development Day - Winter Gardens, FL - May 30, 2025
Herzog Foundation ‘s Marketing & Enrollment Training Retreat - Smithville, MO - June 2-4, 2025
King’s Way Christian Schools - Commencement Keynote - Vancouver, WA - June 7, 2025
Heartland Convention - Dordt University - Sioux Center, IA - October 2-3, 2025
League of Christian Schools (LCS) National Educator Conference - Daytona Beach, FL - November 20-21, 2025
BC Christian School Leaders Conference (CSELBC) - British Columbia, CAN - April 30 - May 2, 2026
Conference Keynotes
“Jim McKenzie was one of two keynote speakers for our Edvance Christian Schools Association annual Educators Convention in Ontario, attended by over 800 educators. Jim addressed us twice on the final day of the conference with his keynotes “Do Something” and “Future Ready.” And he did it with attention to our own Edvance context, honouring our past work in this regard, even taking the time to celebrate a specific learning story from one of our own schools that embodied his focus.
His communication skills as a presenter are top-notch. He was meticulously prepared in his delivery; he engaged his audience with great humour and playful seriousness. Attendees describe his keynotes as “inspiring and applicable,” “amazing,” “moving,” “one of the most important that we have heard in a while,” “the best in all my years.”
A memorable speaker that attendees will remember. I can tailor a custom keynote to match your audience and event theme and deliver it in an energetic, engaging, and imaginative way.