I also was drawn to the study of Bloom’s taxonomy and
how important it is to provide opportunities for students to
use creative thinking, higher order thinking, critical think-
ing, and problem-solving. This is critical in instruction and
outcomes for education. Without teaching students how to
think, we deny them the preparation to be successful in a
challenging and competitive world. The goal of education
must be to develop thinkers, not just to deliver knowledge.
When I thought I had “fought the good fight” and was
ready to leave the halls of education, God showed me just
what I was being equipped for and the ministry that was yet
to come. God opened the door to use my gifts and abilities
to lead in a Christian school. I was introduced to a Christian
worldview of education. Without teaching children to think
and to filter learning through God’s Word, generations
could be lost by accepting false doctrine and not using their
intelligence capability to honor God’s plan for their life.
Christian education needs to integrate academic content
with biblical worldview thinking. With this goal in mind
education will honor God, enrich learning, and build stron-
ger foundations of faith in our students. All the pieces of
our life and learning need to be within the context of God’s
framework. We need to help students think by making
connections, integrating ideas, and having moral integrity.
By seeing students as God’s perfect creation with a distinct
purpose and gifts, we can share content, problems, and
situations as opportunities to better understand God. God’s
creation, plan for man, morality, and purpose of life need to
be the foundation for all learning. Helping students under-
stand this essential truth is the core for true Christian educa-
tion and education in general. It brings a purpose to educa-
tion that students so often seek. Instead of asking, “Why do
I need to know this,” they can see God’s bigger picture for
the knowledge and understanding. Education then becomes
relevant and satisfying even when it may be difficult. As
a Christian teacher, your job has rewards beyond just the
academic success of your students.
Today’s culture has embraced Humanism, and education
has become the tool of choice for its delivery. As a public
school educator for more than 28 years, I have witnessed
the subtle yet determined focus to draw children away
from biblical truths and God. Christian teachers in public
education are not as free to make these connections for their
students. God’s Word says, “Do not be conformed to this
world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind”
(Romans 12:2). We need to equip this generation to renew
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their minds and defend their faith by making learning excit-
ing, using technology to enhance learning, and teaching
them to critically compare Christianity with other belief
systems. It is imperative that Christian education points
students toward making connections between life and God’s
larger plan for the world.
John MacArthur Jr. writes in his book, Is the Bible Reli-
able, “The Bible is the only completely trustworthy source
of knowledge about God. Man can’t learn all he needs to
know about God from human reason, philosophy, or even
experiences. God alone is the source of the knowledge about
himself, and He has chosen to reveal Himself in the Bible
and in no other book.”
This is why it is so critical to provide a biblical worldview
education. True knowledge comes from knowing God and
applying our reasoning, philosophies, and experiences to
that personal relationship.
Students need to have a safe place to express biblical views,
ask the difficult questions in their studies, and build confi-
dence as learners and thinkers. We also need to help them
pray and discern the voice of God in their lives.
James 5:16 reminds us of this truth, “The earnest prayer
of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results.”
We need to focus our prayers for education and offering a
Christian worldview to our students. Intercessory prayer
for our students, the staff, and community are crucial. As
teachers and administrators, we need to seek the Lord daily
and discern His voice so we can be in His will and provide
the excellence in education that our students deserve.
Providing opportunities for rigorous academic instruc-
tion, the study of the Bible, prayer and praise, and ministry
to others are all necessary components to achieving a full
education. As we commit to educating children with a
Christian worldview focus, we are preparing leaders for
Christ. It is my passion to impart a love for learning while
meeting the individual needs of all God’s precious children.
The time is now to respond to God’s clear call to the task at
hand.
Robin Neyer is the Preschool/Elementary Principal at Oconee Christian Academy in
Seneca, South Carolina. Before accepting this position, she was an elementary gifted
support teacher/trainer and primary grade teacher for more than 28 years in Pennsyl-
vania and Alaska. She earned her BS in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
from Kutztown University and a Master’s Equivalency Certification from the state of
Pennsylvania. In addition, she has been trained in the Slingerland Method for teaching
dyslexic children. Robin is a wife, mother of two children and two stepchildren, and
proud grandmother of seven amazing grandkids.