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

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

3. 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

4. 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?

5. Northwest Christian School
Brian
2-3 minutes

6. 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”

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

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. Nicaragua Christian Academy
Nathan
2-3 minutes

13. 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

14. 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

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