Sustainable Christian Schools Built upon an enthusiastically supportive parental community Allison Kraayenbrink Stela Tampubolon Brian Huseland Nathan Boersema 8:45-9:10 Friday morning

Goals of Presentation Group desire for sustainable Christian schools Need for Parental Involvement Three “pitches” Feedback Keep or no?

The Need for Parental Involvement Ultimate Parent Responsibility According to the Bible, parents are responsible for the training of their children (Deut. 6:1-7; Prov. 22:6; Eph. 6:1-4) “The single most important social influence on the religious and spiritual lives of adolescents are their parents.” Soul Searching Desire for Parent’s Ownership Local Ownership (“ministry in collaboration?”) Articulation of Support Sacrifice vs. Investment1 Obligation vs. joy Attitude “Where your treasure is...” Changing the language of school culture Allison + group 2-3 minutes

Three School Pitches Purpose: Provide parents an idea framework to have a three-minute “elevator” conversation about their chosen Christian school Audience: Listen as potential parents What does their language convey about their passion for their school’s mission and vision?

Northwest Christian School Brian 2-3 minutes

Northwest Christian School Spokane, Washington… 600 students K - Year 12 “To nurture the heart, mind and will of each student in the things of God through Bible-centered academics, encouraging them toward a life of fruitful service in the home and church, on the job and in the community”

Northwest Christian School We-BRaVe WISE LIVING BIBLICAL THINKING RELATIONAL FOCUS VIBRANT INSTRUCTION Brian 2-3 minutes

Sekolah Pelita Harapan Sentul City True Knowledge, Faith in Christ and Godly Character Proclaiming the preeminence of Christ and engaging in the redemptive restoration of all things in Him through holistic education

Sekolah Pelita Harapan Sentul City International acknowledgment English as first language instruction, authorized by International Baccalaureate and ACSI Shalom Strong in pastoral care between teacher and students Stela 2-3 minutes

Sekolah Pelita Harapan Sentul City 3. Opportunity : Rigorous curriculum, International Baccalaureate, to continue to reputable universities in North America, Asia, Australia, Europe

Sekolah Pelita Harapan Sentul City 4. Diversity : Open to students with other religions, under strict requirement that have to join Christian service such as chapel, cell group. Youth camp, Christmas celebration, Easter celebration, join Biblical Studies lesson

Nicaragua Christian Academy Nathan 2-3 minutes

Nicaragua Christian Academy “NCA schools partner with Christian parents in forming active disciples of Jesus Christ, equipped to impact society through the development of their spiritual discernment, moral courage and academic excellence.” Forming Active Disciples of Jesus Christ Ministering in Community & Collaboration Equipping Graduates for University Instructing Bilingual Graduates Nathan 2-3 minutes

Feedback If you were a parent, what would have caught your attention to send your child to these schools? What aspect of your Christian school would you pitch to parents that hasn’t been mentioned? Allison (+ group?) 3-5 minutes

Sources 1https://nurturingfaith.wordpress.com/2010/03/22/christian-education- investment-sacrifice-or-obligation/