Luke Bowers

I walked into a school not long ago that had this verse plastered on the gym wall:

“Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

Of course, we would all agree that doing everything for the glory of God should be our ultimate purpose and goal. However, what that truly means can sometimes become unclear.

I think Jay Adams, in his book Back to the Blackboard, provided one of the most helpful definitions of what it means to glorify God:

“The fundamental Greek term for glory is doxa (‘reputation’). It corresponds closely to the Hebrew word kabod, which means ‘to be heavy.’ …As we say, ‘It carries weight.’ …To glorify God is to ascribe to Him the full weight of all the qualities He already possesses… to make God heavy in one’s own sight or in the sight of others.”

Jay Adams then went on to ask the question, “Do we make God out to be the heavyweight, or the lightweight?” In every area of our life—our home, our Christian schools—is God the heavyweight, or do we make ourselves out to be the heavyweight?

In his book The Lost Purpose of Learning, Dr. Christian Overman laid out a clear path for understanding how we ought to glorify God:

Step #1 – God created everything.

Step #2 – Man discovers what God has made.

Step #3 – Man imitates God by being creators.

Step #4 – God is glorified as we imitate Him.

This is the heart of Kingdom Education! It is our desire to teach and disciple students in a way that not only allows them to learn about the Creator and His creation, but also helps them see themselves as part of ruling over and having dominion on this earth—allowing God to work in and through them, no matter what He calls them to do. When that happens, we can be sure that God will receive the glory. It is then that He will be the heavyweight in every area of our lives and in the lives of future generations.

I am blessed to have grown up in a Christian home with godly parents who had the conviction that my brothers and I would always attend a Christian school. Of course, at the time, I never fully appreciated my parents’ conviction and sacrifice. The interesting thing is that, against my sincerest desires, I actually started teaching in a Christian school right out of college. And again, I didn’t fully embrace or commit to what God could, and was, doing through Christian education—until 2004, when I met Dr. Glen Schultz. It was then, after hearing the biblical truths of Kingdom Education, that I committed myself to the Lord to do whatever He called me to do for His Kingdom.

Trust me, since that time, there have been plenty of days when I questioned whether God really did call me to this Kingdom work. However, it is during these times that the Lord reminds me of these truths:

I am forever changed:

• “I was shown mercy… so that in me… Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life.”
• “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.”
• “I do not consider my life as dear to myself…but to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.”
• “…always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.”

I desire to have a greater impact for Christ:

When I think of someone who had a great impact for Christ, I can’t help but think of David and the story of David and Goliath. A few quick reminders of how God used David to have a greater impact:

• “The Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David.”
• When David’s brothers gave him a hard time by saying, “Why have you come here?”, David did not give in to the pressure to leave.
• When Saul said that David was “not able to go up against this Philistine to fight him,” David was not swayed from what God had brought him to do.
• David did not allow fear to consume him and direct his steps.
• David was confident that God “would deliver him.”
• David’s purpose was clear and pure. His desire was “that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.”

If there is ever a need to be reminded of our “why,” I think a most worthy “why” is so that the world (our students and beyond) would know the One True God.

My family and I live in Greenville, South Carolina, which was impacted this past October by Hurricane Helene. We were spared from any major damage but did have some trees fall around our house. One tree, in particular, fell into another tree right next to our house and rested upon it for months. There wasn’t a day that went by that I didn’t notice the great need to get that tree down before it fell on my house. My neighbors pointed out the issue, random people mentioned it, the tree guy (who wanted my money) told me about it, and of course, I couldn’t help but notice the need every time I came home. Even though there have always been larger trees within striking distance of my house, it’s amazing that when it seemed my home and wallet could be impacted, the need became more urgent.

We see this today in the world and culture we currently call home. Over the past few decades, we’ve witnessed prayer being removed from schools, the Bible banned, the sexualization of curricula, and the introduction of many other sinful ideologies thrust upon our young people. Yet, because these issues haven’t impacted us directly, the need hasn’t seemed as pressing. However, now, as we see the firsthand impact on our homes, churches, and schools, the need has become much greater.

Of course, these realities are nothing new. As we read in Scripture, there have always been signs and examples of the great need at hand:

• “They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, to hew for themselves cisterns, broken cisterns that can hold no water.”
• “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.”
• “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”
• “They mingled with the nations and learned their practices…”

The good news is that the reason we faithfully serve the Lord in Christ-centered schools is because we have the answers to meet these great needs. God’s Word says:

• “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth… He created us in His image.”
• “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
• “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners…”
• “God’s Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”
• “The Helper, the Holy Spirit, will teach you everything and make you remember all that I have told you.”

Donovan Graham wrote in his book Teaching Redemptively that “the task of the school and its teachers is to help students learn to live in these two kingdoms: to be in the world, testifying to God’s character through the way they care for His creation, loving others… without being of the world, formed by the spirit of this age.”

What a great opportunity we have in Kingdom Schools to impact the hearts and minds of students in such a way that they not only learn and know the truth of God’s Word but that it will forever change how they impact this world as they live for the Kingdom of God.

It is easy these days to get caught up in the “weeds” of everyday life and lose sight of why God has placed us on this earth for such a time as this. For those of you serving faithfully in Christian schools, the days can become full of tasks like these, which end up consuming our time, energy, and emotions:

• The constant flow of emails filled with information, commitments, concerns, complaints, and more.
• The endless cycle of paperwork and reports that seem never-ending, as we finish one task and move on to the next.
• Meetings that consume hours of each day.
• The latest “fire” or “crisis” that needs to be addressed.
• Event after event, whether it be a sporting event, concert, or other school activity.
• The continuous demand to plan for what is ahead, and then plan for what comes after that.
• Tracking budgets, enrollment, expectations, and more.
• Ongoing classroom demands, observations, lesson development, grading, and presentations.
• And the list goes on.

Dr. Stephen Reel, in his book Clear Focus, says that when we get caught in this hectic rhythm, “existing to exist becomes the prevailing motivation.”

The solution to this issue lies in being reminded of the Christ-centered “why” behind everything we do. A. W. Tozer said in The Pursuit of God, “It is not what a man does that determines whether his work is sacred or secular; it is why he does it. The motive is everything. Let a man sanctify the Lord God in his heart, and he can thereafter do no common act.”

God used Peter to pen the following words: “Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present in you. I consider it right…to stir you up by way of reminder.”

As we enter this busy time of year and speed downhill toward the finish line, my prayer is that you recall the great purpose for which God has called you: the work of Kingdom Education. The work of leading a child to Christ, building them up in Christ, and equipping them to serve Christ, so that He may be glorified in and through them.

In the weeks to come, I hope to continue to remind you of the “why” behind God’s call to this great work.

If we are being honest with ourselves, most of us are accustomed to getting what we want. Now, I’m not suggesting that we can all get the million-dollar home on the beach, but when it comes to our daily needs and desires, we tend to find ways to make things happen. If we want something from Amazon, we put it on the card, and it arrives the next day. A trip to Disney? Charge it. That car we’ve had our eye on? We can stretch payments over eight years, and it’s ours. If we want our kids to be academic overachievers, we hire tutors, ensuring they spend the necessary time to achieve a 4.0 GPA, and help them crush the SAT/ACT. If we want our children to be top athletes, we invest countless hours and dollars into training, teams, and travel. If we want them to be great cooks, musicians, or artists, the same investment of time and resources applies. And, the list could go on.

The question I often ask school leaders and educators is this: Are we getting what we want when it comes to Christian education? Yes, there are more variables involved when it comes to reaching the hearts of young people, but we still need to ask: Are we putting in the time and effort necessary to truly capture hearts for Christ? After all, we’ve clearly defined our “wants” and “goals” on school documentation, listing what we hope to accomplish through Christian education. Here are just a few of those common desires found in mission statements and expected student outcomes:

• A heart for God and others
• Spiritual formation
• Christ-honoring relationships
• A biblical worldview
• Engaging the culture for Christ
• Cultivating hearts
• Servant leadership
• Glorifying God

I think we would all agree that these and other biblical outcomes outlined in similar documents are excellent and desirable goals for Christian education. But the question remains: Are we getting what we want to the extent that we want it?  Have we allowed the programs, calendar of events, competitive spirit, need for enrollment, budgets, and just the daily barrage of emails to sidetrack us from getting what we want?  

In 2015, the Nehemiah Institute’s PEERS (Politics, Economics, Education, Religion, and Social Issues) test revealed that 90% of students from Christian homes attending secular schools scored in the range that indicates their views are firmly grounded in secularism.

If the current system of educating young people is failing—both in secular and some Christian schools—shouldn’t we do everything in our power to figure out what changes are necessary for the sake of future generations and the cause of Christ? If government schools are anti-Christ and some Christian schools are failing to produce true disciples, then surely something must change. 

Before we go any further, let me recap a few key points as a reminder:

• The vast majority of young people from “Christian” homes are educated in a secular humanistic system that lacks the ability and desire to proclaim the truth of God’s word.
• From the age of 2 to 18, young people today spend approximately 40 hours a week in a godless educational environment.
• Only about 2% of millennials hold a biblical worldview, which suggests that parents are not handing down to their children something they themselves do not possess.
• Students attending Christian schools are many times educated primarily according to state standards, with the goal of getting into secular colleges and living a comfortable life.
• There does not seem to be a widespread fear of God or an overwhelming desire to change the current trends in how we educate future generations.

If these points are even close to being true—and I believe they are—we cannot afford to waste another minute doing things the same way. Change must happen, and it must happen now. Now is the time to “examine everything carefully”, clinging to that which is Christ-honoring and cutting out anything that has driven us off course in our homes, churches, and schools.  

To that end, it is our desire at Kingdom Education Ministries to be a part of seeing the home, church, and school come together like never before to impact future generations for Christ.  

It is our desire, as it was Peter’s desire in 2 Peter 1:13, to “stir you up by way of reminder.”  If we can ever be of service to you, to challenge and encourage you in the biblical principles we know to be true, please don’t hesitate to reach out.  We would love to come alongside you in the weeks to come.

Sharing a home with three girls over the last 20 years has meant that I’ve watched my fair share of Disney animated movies. Recently, we watched Into the Unknown: Making of Frozen II. It was a fascinating six-part series that took the audience through the detailed and lengthy process of creating Frozen II. One thing that grabbed my attention was that it took 400 people over 9 years to create both Frozen I and Frozen II. This struck me because it seemed like such a dedicated, committed team working tirelessly for years to create something as seemingly simple as an animated movie. Yet, these films have had a profound impact on the hearts and minds of young people. Very few people in the world would fail to recognize Elsa, Anna, and Olaf. Thanks to the teamwork, hard work, and vision of the creators, Frozen became an incredible success, with the Frozen movies becoming the highest-grossing Disney films of all time by 2022.

As much as I enjoyed the Frozen movies and the series The Making of Frozen, it also served as a convicting reminder. If the creators of Frozen were so committed to working for 9 years, putting in long hours, and being teachable and flexible in their opinions and desires—all for a 90-minute animated film—why can’t the Body of Christ be just as intentional about pointing the next generation to Christ? Imagine what could happen if parents, along with church and school leaders, came together during the most formative years of kids’ lives and were just as intentional with the message and truth of Jesus Christ. Imagine if they didn’t care about the hours involved, didn’t care about who received the credit, and didn’t mind digging deeper and working harder, as long as it produced biblical fruit in their kids.

What if, instead of 9 years, we had roughly 18 years to influence future generations for Christ? What if we were able to teach and mold our children 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?

God has always used people to accomplish His will. Here are a few examples of those He used over the years:

• God brought Philip to the Ethiopian eunuch to reveal the truth and lead him to a better understanding of God’s Word (Acts 8:26-40).
• God used Moses, even though he doubted his abilities and tried to avoid his calling (Exodus 3:11-12).
• God used Paul, who was once a persecutor of Christians, to spread the gospel after his conversion (Acts 9:1-19).
• God used Andrew, a humble man, to bring his brother Peter to Jesus (John 1:40-42). Peter then became a bold witness and leader in the early church.
• God even used Pharaoh, despite his rejection of God, to accomplish His will (Exodus 9:16).

The list goes on: Abraham, Ruth, Esther, Rahab, David, Samuel, Solomon, and many others. None of them were perfect. Some failed, yet God used them to accomplish His purposes. God uses a variety of people, with different gifts, talents, and personalities, to do His work.

As we consider those who could influence the lives of young people—teachers, coaches, pastors, and other key influencers—we must be certain that the utmost care is given to ensuring that they know and live out biblical truth.

It seems that, for the most part, we do a good job of protecting our children from harm, illness, and other things that could affect their safety. We secure the doors at home, activate the security system, encourage healthy eating, ensure they take necessary medications, make them wear seat belts, and stop them from running with scissors. In these areas, most parents are doing a good job. But the question is: how are we doing at protecting their hearts and minds?

These days, there are so many voices speaking into the lives of our children—through social media, friends, teachers, and more. There are no longer quiet moments for young people to think and process. They always have something in their ear or in front of their eyes. It is becoming increasingly difficult for parents to monitor and restrict every influence in their children’s lives.

Our children spend hours every day in front of screens—whether it’s TV, Netflix, video games, or social media. According to 2023 statistics, “Globally, people average 6 hours and 58 minutes of screen time per day.” In the United States, the average is even higher—“7 hours and 4 minutes.” This number is likely to continue increasing each year.

As we continue to see the destructive influences on our children, I’m reminded of the nation of Israel’s descent into idolatry and destruction, which bears a striking resemblance to our current situation. In Psalm 106, we see the steps they took toward their downfall:

1. “They forgot God their Savior” (Psalm 106:21).
2. “They grumbled and did not listen to the voice of the Lord” (Psalm 106:25).
3. “They did not destroy the evil influences as the Lord had commanded them” (Psalm 106:34).
4. “They mingled with the nations and learned their practices…which became a snare to them” (Psalm 106:35).
5. “The Lord gave them into the hands of the nations, and those who hated them ruled over them” (Psalm 106:41).

Doesn’t that sound similar to the world we live in today? Not long ago, I watched the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma. By the end of the film, I was ready to throw all technology out the window. The documentary highlights how social media platforms intentionally use algorithms to target children, making them the product sold to the highest bidder for their attention. Jaron Lanier, a former Silicon Valley executive featured in the film, said, “The goal of social media outlets is the gradual, slight, imperceptible change in your behavior and perception. Their desire is to change what we do, how we think, and who we are.”

Parents must recognize that their children are the targets, and the battle for their hearts and minds is no longer distant—it’s in our hands, our living rooms, and even our bedrooms. Technology is now used by the world to win our kids over to its cause. Even parents are being held captive by the influence of smartphones and social media. Sarah Zylstra, in an article for The Gospel Coalition, states, “Teens report that 15 percent of parents—or one in seven—use their device almost constantly.” (Gospel Coalition).

But there is good news. According to Zylstra, “Kids in intact families (those who live with their married biological parents) spend less time on digital media. These families tend to have clearer rules about screen time, and their children, with lower digital media use, tend to be less depressed, lonely, dissatisfied with life, and sleep-deprived.” This gives me hope that we can protect our children from the barrage of influences coming at them from digital media.

So, what are parents to do? We must be on high alert and do a better job of guarding the hearts and minds of our children. Scripture is very clear about this:

• “With all prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance…” (Eph. 6:18).
• “The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.” (1 Peter 4:7).
• “Be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8).
• “See to it that no one misleads you…” (Matthew 24:4).
• “Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation…” (Matthew 26:41).
• “Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers…” (Philippians 3:2).
• “Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert…” (Colossians 4:2).
• “Watch yourselves, that you do not lose what you have accomplished…” (2 John 1:8).
• “Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith…” (1 Corinthians 16:13).
• “You therefore…be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men and fall from your steadfastness…” (2 Peter 3:17).
• “Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.” (Proverbs 4:23).
• “The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart.” (Luke 6:45).
• “But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good; abstain from every form of evil.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22).

These verses encourage and implore us to be vigilant and protect that which we have received from Christ.

I realize it is hard to monitor what your children are exposed to in the media 24/7, but I believe it is a battle we must fight daily if we are to be victorious. The seeds planted in the hearts and minds of our children will bear fruit in the days, weeks, months, and years to come, and once roots have been planted deep in their hearts and minds, it can be difficult to reverse the effects. Now, imagine if the Word of God was planted securely in the hearts and minds of our children. If that were the case, Psalm 119:11 would become more of a reality: “Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.”

My encouragement today is that we be more intentional about what we allow our children’s hearts and minds to feed on daily. When they do see evil and wickedness in the world, unfiltered, we must make the most of every opportunity and use it as a teachable moment to show what is good and what is evil.

In November 2002, my wife and I brought home our first daughter from the hospital. Prior to that, our responsibilities were limited to feeding the cat and dog and changing the oil in the car. We were nowhere near prepared for how quickly life would change. However, as we look back, we realize just how blessed we are that God entrusted us with our two daughters.

Psalm 127 is spot on when it says:

“Children are a gift from the Lord; the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior, so are the children of one’s youth.”
— Psalm 127:3-4 (NKJV)

We can often forget, especially in difficult times, how precious our children are and how great our responsibility is to raise them to be “arrows in the hands of a warrior.” We can lose sight of the fact that children are not just a gift for our lifetime, but for generations to come and for all eternity. As Timothy Jones writes in Family Ministry Field Guide:

“Children are far more than a gift for this life. They are bearers of the gospel to generations yet unborn. In God’s design, your children and mine will raise children who will, in turn, beget more children. How we mold our children’s souls while they reside in our households will shape the lives of children who have yet to draw their first gasp of air.”
— Timothy Jones, Family Ministry Field Guide, p. 56

Jones goes on to say, “If our focus were only on this life, it might make sense to put more emphasis on the frantic schedules, the top-tier universities, and busy competitive athletic schedules than on the intentional spiritual formation of our children.” However, we know that God created us to be fruitful, to multiply, and to fill the earth. He has commanded us to bring up our children “in the nurture and admonition of the Lord” (Genesis 1:28, Ephesians 6:4). To be obedient to that mandate, we must focus on raising arrows that are straight, sharp, and pointed at the target that will bring glory to God and advance His kingdom.

As our children are both a precious gift and a homework assignment for us, we must understand that Scripture is very clear: parents are primarily responsible for the education and training of their children. The Bible emphasizes this truth in several places:

“And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.”
— Ephesians 6:4 (NKJV)

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV)

“We will not hide them from their children, telling to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and His strength and His wonderful works that He has done. For He established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children.”
— Psalm 78:4-8 (NKJV)

The problem facing today’s parents is that many have unintentionally or unknowingly abdicated a responsibility that is God-given. Statistics do not lie. Too many of us have delegated the primary responsibility for educating our children to others.

Author, professor, and political commentator Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry highlights this reality during an interview on MSNBC, where she said:

“We have never invested as much in public education as we should have because we’ve always had kind of a private notion of children. Your kid is yours and totally your responsibility. We haven’t had a very collective notion of these are our children. So part of it is we have to break through our kind of private idea that kids belong to their parents or kids belong to their families and recognize that kids belong to whole communities. Once it’s everyone’s responsibility and not just the household’s, then we start making better investments.”
— Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry, MSNBC Interview

This ideology, which suggests the state is in control of our children, has even reached the highest levels of government. President Joe Biden once said:

“There’s no such thing as someone else’s child. Our nation’s children are all our children. As I often say, you teachers hold the kite strings that lift our ‘national ambitions’ aloft…you are determining our future.”
— President Joe Biden, Fox News.com

With such ideas permeating society, it is important to recall what Dr. Glen Schultz says:

“From birth on, parents must expend all of their energy to accomplish one goal—passing on their faith to their child’s heart. They must stretch and strain to get the baton firmly in the grasp of their child’s heart before the child gets too far down the racetrack of life. Statistics show that the odds of an individual placing his faith in Christ decrease significantly as the child grows older.”
— Dr. Glen Schultz, Applying KE, 11

Our children are the one thing we leave behind as cultural influencers and the only things that will spend eternity in heaven or hell. All the other things we commit our time and energy to will eventually fade away or be destroyed. As the enemy seeks to advance his cause, should we not give all our time and energy to ensuring “that all the earth may know that there is a God”?

As God calls people back to Himself, He can accomplish His original plan of parents being fruitful and sending out children to fill the earth and have dominion over His creation. This is no easy task, but as God empowers parents through the knowledge of His Word and the filling of His Spirit, He will do a great work in and through families for the good and glory of His name.

These days it seems that most people are looking for the easy answer or the one thing that could fix all their problems.  They are looking for that one pill or supplement that will take care of health issues. They are looking for the latest fitness routine that will get them in tip-top shape.  They are looking for that one investment or career that will bring financial comfort and freedom.  They are looking for that job or relationship that will bring lasting joy and satisfaction.

The great news is that during the Christmas season and all throughout the year, for those of us who are children of God, we can rest assured that God will accomplish His will in and through us and meet our every need.

As you read through the Matthew and Luke accounts of Jesus coming to earth, I want to remind you of a few key phrases that can have a profound present and future impact on our lives:

“…and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

Matthew 1:21

“…and they shall call His name “Immanuel”, which translated means, “God with us.”

Matthew 1:23

“…and He will reign over the house of Jacob, and His Kingdom will have no end.”

Luke 1:33

As we celebrate this Christmas season, it should give us great peace and confidence in the fact that the Kingdom of God is a current reality and a future certainty.  It is the salvation that comes from Christ, His presence and reign in our lives, and the promise that His kingdom will never end, that must be at the heart of our lives and the education of young people.  These are the truths that motivate us at Kingdom Education Ministries to continue to encourage and train up the home, church, and school.

In Matthew 6:10, Jesus instructed his disciples in how they were to pray. He said this:

Pray, then, in this way: Our Father, who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done…”

Because Jesus humbled Himself and came to earth 2,000 years ago, we know that God’s Kingdom is here, His Kingdom will never end, and He will accomplish His will in our lives.

 “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!”

A Peculiar People

It was a weekend that I will never forget.  It was in the midst of the COVID pandemic, August of 2020, that Dr. Glen Schultz invited myself and Tim Euler to his home for the weekend. The purpose of this weekend was to pray and talk through what God was leading us to do in the years to come.  As most smart people would do, we came with an agenda so that we would stay on point and could check off the boxes as we completed each item on the agenda.  However, it wasn’t long into our time together that we scraped the agenda and truly sought the Lord for what He would have us do to advance His Kingdom.

It was during that weekend that we really sensed the Lord leading us to focus on the following needs:

 Restoring the Individual

Restoring the individual by establishing an understanding of kingdom education and deepening one’s knowledge of God.

Empowering Parents

Empowering parents to fulfill their God-given mandate of providing their children with a biblical worldview education, resulting in them becoming disciples of Jesus Christ.

Engaging Churches

Engaging church leaders to address the issue of education biblically and equip parents to fulfill their God-given mandate to educate children biblically.

Transforming Schools

Transforming Christian schools by challenging educators and leaders to know, understand, and embrace Kingdom Education™.

As we fast forward to today, we are confident, now more than ever, that God will use the message of Kingdom Education to strengthen these four areas.  As I continue to pray through what God wants for the individual, home, church, and school, I am convinced that the thread that runs through all of these, is you and I.

In I Peter 2:9, Peter reminds us of who we are in Christ; “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people (a people for His own possession); that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” 

 James K. A. Smith piggybacks on this verse when he says, “…the primary goal of Christian education is the formation of a peculiar people— a people who desire the Kingdom of God and thus undertake their vocations as an expression of that desire.”

 I believe that as God calls people to Himself, restoring individuals to a right relationship with Him, He will use His own possessions to advance His Kingdom.  I believe these individuals will become peculiar parents who train up disciples for Christ.  I believe these individuals will become engaged in their local churches and equipped to make disciples of Jesus Christ.  I believe these individuals will be used by God to transform Christian schools across the globe; helping train up a generation of peculiar people who will impact the culture and world for Christ.

May this start today, as we live as peculiar people for Christ!