Flourishing Students At Our Christian School

In several prominent places in the building, the vision statement of our school is displayed. Here it is: To educate children, equipping them for a life of faithful, Christian discipleship. What does that statement say to you and your family about why you are here? Would you agree that it is a central, motivating reason for your participation in what we do? How do we know if Christian Education is valuable for our children?

First, it is important we view Christian education as in investment in your child’s future as we seek to “start children off on the way they should go” so that “when they are old they will not turn from it.” (Proverbs 22:6). The full implications of faithful patterns created now are will only be fully known in the future.

Second, we can see immediate, tangible benefits today in the here and now. In the past, someone I follow on twitter has offered a “flourishing index” for students in a Christian school measured by 10 indicators:
• passion for learning
• desire to serve and make a difference
• ability to see connections
• blooming where planted
• thinking divergently and creatively about problems/solutions
• ability to demonstrate empathy for others
• desire to act morally and ethically across all aspects of life
• understanding of how God has gifted and called them
• demonstration of effective life habits and spiritual disciplines
• determination to bring joy and hope into the lives of others

As we continue to plan another school year into existence, let’s remember the important vision for which we strive!

SJ