Today’s Christian Education Commentary
with Harold Naylor
A Christian school is not a guarantee for well-behaved children. Nor does it necessarily solve all of the parenting challenges we face. What it can and does do, however, is welcome, and even invite, the presence of God into our lives and our children’s lives in greater ways.
Choosing a Christian school for your child doesn’t guarantee a “happy ending” to the problems you face. However, it can invite the presence of God into your life and your child’s life to a greater degree, and that is what ultimately changes lives.
As Christian parents, we should whole-heartedly pursue those options in our lives that invite God to become a central figure, rather than trying to keep Him on the outskirts of our lives.
To learn more about Christian schools and Christian schooling - and to find a local Christian school in your area - please visit www.DiscoverChristianSchools.com.
Showing posts with label Choosing a School. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Choosing a School. Show all posts
Monday, June 29, 2009
Monday, September 8, 2008
What happens at a Christ-centered school?
Blog post written by Michael Essenburg, Christian Academy in Japan
Originally posted on the Nurturing Faith blog.
Shortest answer: The “4 differences.”
Short answer: At a Christ-centered school, students learn “different content” for a “different purpose” from “different people” in a “different environment.”
Longer answer:
(1) At a Christ-centered school, students learn “different content, skills, and values.”
They learn to…
Understand Bible stories, the plan of salvation, and a biblical perspective of what they study.
Apply a biblical perspective to what they study.
Respect themselves and others as image bearers of God.
Use their learning to serve God and others, and to take care of God’s creation.
Value and maintain spiritual, moral, physical, social, and emotional health.
(2) At a Christ-centered school, students learn for a “different purpose.”
They learn in order to impact the world for Christ. They learn in order to be Christ-like. The primary purpose of a Christ-centered school is not to help students get into college or get a job.
(3) At a Christ-centered school, students learn from “different people.”
They learn from God’s people. People with new hearts who live for God. People who bear the fruit of the Spirit. People who are passionate about helping all students increase their understanding and application of a biblical perspective.
(4) At a Christ-centered school, students learn in a “different environment.”
A Christ-centered environment. An environment that is safe, healthy, and nurturing. An environment that is characterized by love, gratitude, trust, respect for differences, and high expectations.
It's not too late to enroll your child in a Christian school. To find a Christian school in your area, visit www.DiscoverChristianSchools.com and use the School Finder feature!
Originally posted on the Nurturing Faith blog.
Shortest answer: The “4 differences.”
Short answer: At a Christ-centered school, students learn “different content” for a “different purpose” from “different people” in a “different environment.”
Longer answer:
(1) At a Christ-centered school, students learn “different content, skills, and values.”
They learn to…
Understand Bible stories, the plan of salvation, and a biblical perspective of what they study.
Apply a biblical perspective to what they study.
Respect themselves and others as image bearers of God.
Use their learning to serve God and others, and to take care of God’s creation.
Value and maintain spiritual, moral, physical, social, and emotional health.
(2) At a Christ-centered school, students learn for a “different purpose.”
They learn in order to impact the world for Christ. They learn in order to be Christ-like. The primary purpose of a Christ-centered school is not to help students get into college or get a job.
(3) At a Christ-centered school, students learn from “different people.”
They learn from God’s people. People with new hearts who live for God. People who bear the fruit of the Spirit. People who are passionate about helping all students increase their understanding and application of a biblical perspective.
(4) At a Christ-centered school, students learn in a “different environment.”
A Christ-centered environment. An environment that is safe, healthy, and nurturing. An environment that is characterized by love, gratitude, trust, respect for differences, and high expectations.
It's not too late to enroll your child in a Christian school. To find a Christian school in your area, visit www.DiscoverChristianSchools.com and use the School Finder feature!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Why should I consider Christian education?
Ten Reasons Why You Need To Pray About It Today
Finances. Location. Perceived academic deficiencies. These are just some of the reasons parents spurn Christian education in favor of its public school counterpart. The DiscoverChristianSchools.com website addresses these and other concerns on the “FAQs” page. (Click here to read about some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Christian education.) But here we’d like to offer you ten solid arguments in favor of Christian education. There are plenty of others, both biblical and practical. But these are the most compelling.
1. God’s Word is taught
2. God commands us to teach kids through the Word
3. The school shares your values
4. Safety
5. Academic Achievement
6. Teachers love and fear the Lord
7. Individual Attention
8. Success after graduation
9. Peer Pressure
10. The State of Public Education
"A truly Christian education is possible only when Christian education underlies not a part, but all, of the curriculum of the school. True learning and true piety go hand in hand, and Christianity embraces the whole of life - those are great central convictions that underlie the Christian school." J. Gresham Machen
For a more detailed look at the “Ten Reasons”, http://www.discoverchristianschools.com/page.aspx?id=151173.
Finances. Location. Perceived academic deficiencies. These are just some of the reasons parents spurn Christian education in favor of its public school counterpart. The DiscoverChristianSchools.com website addresses these and other concerns on the “FAQs” page. (Click here to read about some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Christian education.) But here we’d like to offer you ten solid arguments in favor of Christian education. There are plenty of others, both biblical and practical. But these are the most compelling.
1. God’s Word is taught
2. God commands us to teach kids through the Word
3. The school shares your values
4. Safety
5. Academic Achievement
6. Teachers love and fear the Lord
7. Individual Attention
8. Success after graduation
9. Peer Pressure
10. The State of Public Education
"A truly Christian education is possible only when Christian education underlies not a part, but all, of the curriculum of the school. True learning and true piety go hand in hand, and Christianity embraces the whole of life - those are great central convictions that underlie the Christian school." J. Gresham Machen
For a more detailed look at the “Ten Reasons”, http://www.discoverchristianschools.com/page.aspx?id=151173.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Choosing a Christian School - Critical Questions
Jonathan Ekeland
The Christian Academy ~ Brookhaven, PA
“We’re now considering a Christian education, what’s next?”
Any good guidance counselor will tell you that the first question regarding college is not, “What college are you thing about?” or even, “What major are you interested in studying?” The very first question a student should be asked is, “Why do want to go to college?” Many students don’t really spend much time considering that question. They just go ahead and start planning out a path without much thought and prayer. Sometimes they go because all of their friends are going and they don’t want to feel left out. Sometimes they go because their parents are “making them” go. These are not very sound reasons.
Next, when parents do start to explore various colleges with their son or daughter, there are always a few good questions that they should be asking? “What percentage of your graduates get a job in a related field of study?” or “Does a grad student teach the class or does the professor?” Well, the same should be true with parents who are seeking to send their child to a Christian school. Questions like, “Is your school accredited?” and “What percentage of your graduates go to college?” are typical questions that should be looked at.
If you’re going to visit a Christian school, chances are your minds are pretty close to being made up that that is what you want. It’s now a matter of obtaining information and making wise decisions about “where” to go. But first, make sure you’ve answered the question thoroughly, “Why do I want my child to have a Christian education?”
Once you’ve answered that question, now the fun begins! Below is a link to a set of questions that may be useful in helping you get a better understanding of private Christian schools. Schools don’t mind if you come in for a visit with a prepared list of questions – in fact it’s a great sign that you’re serious about your child’s education. So go ahead and copy the list!
Click here for a complete list of Critical Questions!
The Christian Academy ~ Brookhaven, PA
“We’re now considering a Christian education, what’s next?”
Any good guidance counselor will tell you that the first question regarding college is not, “What college are you thing about?” or even, “What major are you interested in studying?” The very first question a student should be asked is, “Why do want to go to college?” Many students don’t really spend much time considering that question. They just go ahead and start planning out a path without much thought and prayer. Sometimes they go because all of their friends are going and they don’t want to feel left out. Sometimes they go because their parents are “making them” go. These are not very sound reasons.
Next, when parents do start to explore various colleges with their son or daughter, there are always a few good questions that they should be asking? “What percentage of your graduates get a job in a related field of study?” or “Does a grad student teach the class or does the professor?” Well, the same should be true with parents who are seeking to send their child to a Christian school. Questions like, “Is your school accredited?” and “What percentage of your graduates go to college?” are typical questions that should be looked at.
If you’re going to visit a Christian school, chances are your minds are pretty close to being made up that that is what you want. It’s now a matter of obtaining information and making wise decisions about “where” to go. But first, make sure you’ve answered the question thoroughly, “Why do I want my child to have a Christian education?”
Once you’ve answered that question, now the fun begins! Below is a link to a set of questions that may be useful in helping you get a better understanding of private Christian schools. Schools don’t mind if you come in for a visit with a prepared list of questions – in fact it’s a great sign that you’re serious about your child’s education. So go ahead and copy the list!
Click here for a complete list of Critical Questions!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
DiscoverChristianSchools.com - Membership Continues to Grow!
DCS now has over 7,000 Christian Schools from across the U.S. featured on our
website.
Look up Christian schools in your area by visiting the website: http://www.discoverchristianschools.com/ and clicking on the "School Finder" feature at the bottom of the home page!
If you are a school and would like to sign up as a DCS member, send us an email.
Just go to http://www.discoverchristianschools.com/ and click on “Contact Us”. We’ll get
you on board while parents are looking for schools this summer!
website.
Look up Christian schools in your area by visiting the website: http://www.discoverchristianschools.com/ and clicking on the "School Finder" feature at the bottom of the home page!
If you are a school and would like to sign up as a DCS member, send us an email.
Just go to http://www.discoverchristianschools.com/ and click on “Contact Us”. We’ll get
you on board while parents are looking for schools this summer!
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