All churches together forming a local Christian school as a concrete expression of the Church of Jesus Christ discipling its own children while reaching the community children and families. I sometimes walk into a church thinking, “this has the makings of a school!” A little mantra forms in my head and in my heart: every church a school; every school a church. The local … [Read more...] about Every church a school, every school a church
Christian Education
Education at a crossroads
The education of children ought to be among the most paramount of concerns for Christians. This has always been true, but perhaps it is particularly so at this point in history. Many Christians are aware that at least two-thirds of churched children tend to leave the church in or after university. There are likely multiple factors involved in this lamentable state of affairs, … [Read more...] about Education at a crossroads
Maple Ridge Christian School: The case for Christian schools
by Chantell Olsson-Chang As housing prices have soared in the Vancouver area, families have moved east in search of affordable homes. Maple Ridge has experienced significant growth in this demographic, which has put strain on existing schools in the area. Maple Ridge Christian School (MRCS) is responding to this need. Stacy Sowerby relocated from a nearby community to … [Read more...] about Maple Ridge Christian School: The case for Christian schools
Rebuilding Rwanda: Christian education making an impact
As our mini-bus travelled through a winding road in Northwestern Rwanda towards the Congo, we were suddenly jolted by the brakes in a harrowing near-miss of a head-on collision. This tremor jogged the memory of our de-facto guide-for-the-day of his own miraculous near-miss, 28 years prior. It was on this road, that John Baptist (JB) Mugarura, now YFC’s Rwanda Executive … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Rwanda: Christian education making an impact