A
podcast that accompanied me while working this weekend taught me something. I
listened to an interview that highlighted the fact that Coca-Cola has a mission
statement. Their mission is “To refresh the world, to inspire moments of
optimism and happiness, and to create value and make a difference.” All this
from a beverage company? I was intrigued. No mention of profit, growth, or
creating a thirst-quenching monopoly.
I’ve
been thinking about our school’s vision statement lately. “To educate children,
equipping them for a life of faithful, Christian discipleship.” The power of
these statements is their simplicity and ability to focus efforts. Their
challenge is that as simple statements they can remain disconnected from daily
practice because they resemble well-packed luggage that is never (or rarely)
opened.
Here’s
is my attempt to “unpack” our valuable vision statement.
Connectedness We aim for our students to see God’s
creation as an intricate, complex, and amazing example of how purposeful God
is. God’s world is something to be studied as a whole, as well as in
parts.
Discernment We want our students to develop tools and
have opportunities to practice, under the watchful idea of a passionate educator,
figuring out what is God’s truth and what is means for them. God’s world is
designed around God’s truth.
Servitude We strive to have our students live out
the truth of biblically knowing as the study the Lord’s handiwork directs them
to love their neighbor in every way, in everything they do and say. God’s world
is one of community.
Wonder God’s world is a place of beauty and we
wish for our students to meet God in new ways as they learn. God’s world speaks
of his greatness.
Big
things guide our learning! SJ
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