Bible teaching is the “main course” of many ministry opportunities—from sermons and Sunday school to living room Bible studies, kid’s clubs, or school. But at times, what should be compelling and energizing feels stale. How can...
On Track? Aligning my Life and Work with God's Mission
It would be tragic to reach the end and feel like our lives had been focused in the wrong direction. It’s worth asking—Am I on track to do what I was meant to do? How do I make sure I’m on mission for God? We’ll explore how to...
Grace is what we need, and what our students need. But grace comes through sacrifice. If God's will is to be done in our classrooms, we must be willing to accept the grace that comes through Christ's sacrifice—and follow him in...
What does it mean to be a school of grace? Schools of grace give children unmerited, transforming love and acceptance; they have conversations that bless and honor parents, authorities, and the marginalized; and they orient their...
It's Our Turn: Preparing for and Completing Our Part of the Mission
From Abraham to Jesus to you, God is in the business of sending people to a complete a mission. How do you prepare for the part He wants you to play? What will you need to sacrifice to complete the mission? How can you be on...
This is Part II of a collective effort by seven administrators of conservative Anabaptist schools. This group of administrators believes that our schools are poised to aid our churches and homes in the call to be the hands and...
This essay is a collective effort by seven administrators of conservative Anabaptist schools. This group of administrators believes that our schools are poised to aid our churches and homes in the call to be the hands and feet of...
Equipping Servants in High School (Patrick Heatwole)
God has blessed us with the opportunity to educate our children in our own schools. With this opportunity comes the responsibility of investing wisely in this resource. How should our schools be relevant in preparing students for...
A Bible Memory Schedule with a 12-year rotation created by Barnwell Christian School. Elementary and High school have different schedules, with some overlap.
How do we integrate Scriptures in math, science, and history classes? A panel of four teachers challenge and encourage their fellow educators to consider their callings.
Patrick addresses the practices that develop our children as servants. Used by permission from Calvary Mennonite Fellowship of Harrisonburg, VA, where this message was preached. CMFVA.org