Looking for a dynamic speaker for your school or church’s next event?

The Founder & Executive Director of the Beza Institute, Lucas Edwin Vieira longs to inspire delight, herald truth, and instill virtue in the generations to come. Comfortable with speaking at both large and small events, Lucas is available to speak at classical school graduations, emcee donor dinners & fundraising events, speak at school & youth retreats, and lead faculty professional development sessions. Known for his charisma and energy, Lucas loves communicating the vision of Christ-centered organizations with boldness and passion.

Deeply involved in Classical Education, Lucas is the Head of Upper School at Beacon Hill Classical Academy in Camarillo, California, where he oversees all aspects of the 6-12th grade program as a young, dynamic classical school leader. Prior to his role as Head of Upper School, Lucas has served in Christian Education as an Assistant Principal, Dean, Athletic Director, and School Chaplain and has taught humanities courses for 7th-12th grades. He’s also been involved in church ministry contexts for many years.

His proficiency and passion in the classroom have been acknowledged nationally, as evidenced by his receipt of the renowned 2024 Christian Teacher of the Year Award from the Herzog Foundation.

Lucas is currently pursuing an M.St. in Classical Christian Studies from New Saint Andrews College. He holds a Master of Legal Studies from Trinity Law School and his BA in Philosophy & Religious Studies from Westmont College. To see Lucas’ other professional accomplishments, visit his LinkedIn profile.

He is grateful to be a husband to his beautiful wife, Maddy, and a father to his two adorable children. They reside in Ventura, California.

When it comes to speaking at graduations, teaching at school retreats, or leading faculty development sessions, Lucas seeks to bring in insights from Church History and the Western Christian tradition. He always seeks to speak and teach from a robust and unashamed Christian worldview.

Examples of topics:

  • A Legacy of Light: Preparing Another Generation to Influence the World for Christ (Donor Dinner Talk)

  • Ordinary Faithfulness in a World Gone Mad: A Commencement Speech

  • The Person & Work of Jesus Christ (series of sermons taught at a school & church retreats)

  • Why Do We Study Church History?

  • The Lord's Gifts to Human Nature: The Role of the Liberal Arts in the Educational Philosophy of John Calvin

  • Teaching While Young: Advice for Young Teachers Seeking to Enchant the Hearts & Minds of Their Teenage Students

  • Plundering the Treasures of the Past: The Value of Studying History According To Augustine, Hugh of St. Victor, and the 15th Century Humanists

  • And more!

If you’re interested in booking Lucas for an event or getting more information, please reach out via email and he will get back to you as soon as possible.