The RenewaNation Review 2019 Volume 11 Issue 3 | Page 23

Launch a Christian School Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate. Psalm 127:4-5 over, prepared, and protected with a defense and weapons already provided to them. Look around, and you will see life is an all-out battlefield. There is no successful “shelter in place” tactic, so train your kids like their lives depended on it, because they do. Tell your children about demons and Satan. Tell them their love for Jesus will be hated in this world, and they are walking the hardest choice for this life that there is but to not lose heart or hope. This world is not our home, and our God has overcome the world. Arm your children with the Word, the truth, and the wisdom God has provided, and pray over them without ceasing. I am no fool to believe my children will never fall or be hurt. But I daily enter the battlefield with them knowing every time we’ve been attacked or fall, God has never failed us. Because of the truth burned into their young hearts, they’ll know how to get back up, know they defeated the enemy, and it will bring glory to God. Because I’m not rais- ing children, I’m raising an army; I’m raising arrows. ■ Megan Clark is a homeschooling mom to four boys and a girl, who keep her pediatric nursing skills sharp. She is married to Matthew Clark, an attorney with the American Cen- ter for Law and Justice. Living in Washington D.C. has given their family daily opportuni- ties to explore and learn. Between hiking, running, baking, making messes, photography, and blogging, Megan and Matthew keep Christ the head of their household as they grow alongside their children in becoming more like Jesus. “Whoever wants the next generation of children the most will get them!” Apart from the influence of godly parents, where a child attends school has the greatest influence on whether or not a child embraces Christ and His truth. A child spends between 35-45 hours each week in a school setting. The church only has access to their hearts and minds for about 2-4 hours per week. Many churches that are passionate about discipling children are launching Christian schools. It just makes sense. At Renewanation, we have discovered a way to launch a Christian school even if your budget is limited. It’s not sim- ple or easy, but it can be done by those who have a calling from God and a passion to see more children develop a biblical worldview. Set up an exploratory call with our school startup team to learn more about five key components necessary to launch a new Christian school. Wendy Horton · [email protected] 540-890-8900 · 1-855-TO-RENEW 23