Affording
a Biblical
Worldview
Education
By Ron Gordon - Vice President
of Renewanation
W
ITH A LOOK of deep concern, the young father
began the meeting with a direct and pointed question,
“How am I going to be able to afford a Christian education
for my kids?” This question is one of the most common
concerns prospective families have when evaluating the
choice of a biblical worldview education. While a very real
consideration, many other factors must also be considered
when determining an educational path for your children.
As I listened to this young father struggle with the cost
associated with a biblical worldview education, I began to
ask him additional questions.
• What are your educational goals for your children?
• Given that your children will spend a factor of 10 times
more of their childhood in school than they will in
church over the next 13-15 years, how comfortable are
you with the educational leaders and teachers who will
be shepherding your children?
• If you decide to choose public education, what is your
strategy to combat the secular humanist worldview
your children will be receiving on a daily basis?
These questions are but a few of the many additional
concerns we must address when contemplating the choice
of education for our children. Unfortunately, the financial
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concern is typically the only question many parents ask,
and most quickly dismiss the notion of a biblical worldview
education without further exploring the available options
for funding.
As you consider educational choices and contem-
plate financial plans, several potential options are
available:
Contact your local Christian schools
Be transparent about your situation with the Christian
schools you connect with but not overbearing or demand-
ing. Many Christian schools have donors who fund general
scholarships for students that qualify financially. Similarly,
many Christian schools offer discounts for families of full-
time ministers and families with multiple children.
Leverage tax credit scholarships
Over 15 states have adopted legislation that provides tuition
scholarships to families who wish to have their children
in a private school. These programs are quickly growing
and strengthening across the United States as they provide
a significant source of cost reduction to state budgets.
Eligibility varies between states; however, this option is an
incredible opportunity to significantly reduce the cost of