Discover Christian Schools - A Message to Heads of Schools

Dear Colleague,

“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4

          Did you know that over 80% of Christian parents in this country choose to enroll their school age children in schools other than Christian schools? Did you ever ask yourself why it is they choose not to enroll in your school? We have all heard the excuses from “I can’t afford it,” or “My child has a Christian teacher this year so it’s okay,” to “I went to public school and I turned out okay.” These and many other excuses are given as reasons for turning our most prized possessions, our children, over to an educational system that is anything but “religiously neutral.”

          In an effort to address these excuses and inform Christian parents of their stewardship responsibility regarding how they choose to educate their children, the Mid-Atlantic Christian Schools Association is pleased to announce the launch of DiscoverChristianSchools. I hope that you will take a few moments and review the DCS brochure to learn more about this exciting new venture to challenge parents to think biblically about their child’s education.

          Explore the website and go through the various pages as we attempt to lead parents through a logical apologetic of why their children need to be in a Christian school. All parts of the site are fully functional with the exception of the ‘newsletter subscriber’ (currently under construction).

          If you still have questions after reviewing the materials included in this website, please feel free to call, toll free, National Director John Fedele at 1-866-576-4546. We would very much like to have the opportunity to talk with you further about advancing Christian education within the region. Our desire is that you will join with us in this cooperative marketing effort.

Through His Grace,

Timothy M. Sierer, Ed.D.

MACSA President

“Christian education isn’t expensive;

It’s priceless.”

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Big Ideas to Consider:

1. There are basically two kingdoms: a kingdom of light and a kingdom of darkness. It seems strange to have those who walk in darkness educate children of light. It doesn't fit.

2. If Jesus Christ is Lord, then He is Lord of all. We cannot divide things into secular and sacred.

3. All truth is God's truth, and God's Word sheds light on our path. Only in His light can we see light. Education is not focused on possibilities but on certainties found in God's Word.

4. Deuteronomy 6 tells parents that, in all they do, they should provide a godly education 24/7.

5. Three key institutions that shape a child are the home, the church and the school. Children are served best when all three institutions point them in the same direction.

6. Only an education that has the liberty to address the whole child -- social, intellectual, emotional, physical AND spiritual -- reaches the possibility of excellence.

7. The best preparation for effective service is to be well grounded in one's mind before direct engagement of the culture.