goal of biblically transforming their lives. Every subject and
every activity must involve the renewing of the mind in line
with Romans 12:2.
We must ask ourselves, “How does one’s mind become
renewed?” Discover the process of renewing the mind in
one of Paul’s letters to the church in Corinth: “For though
we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in
God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments
and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of
God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of
Christ” (2 Cor 10:3-5).
Consider the following questions:
• What are you doing to make sure children and youth
are having their minds renewed so they can discern
God’s will for their lives?
• Is the education your children are receiving at home,
church, and school based on a biblical worldview?
• What are you doing to make sure your children’s educa-
tion is focused on the spiritual formation (transforma-
tion) of their lives?
cers, and to assume that they accept that responsibility from a
posture of neutrality is to live under the most destructive illu-
sion. To elect one to the highest level of leadership, therefore, is
to put into his or her hands the possibility and opportunity of
shaping a nation’s conscience.”
This is frightening, to say the least, when one considers
that the majority of Christians have given the government
control of their children’s education. We can see the devas-
tating effects of this in everyday life across the nation and
around the world.
Parents, church leaders, and educators must strive to
provide future generations an education that will instill
a biblical worldview in their hearts and minds. This can
only take place when the education our children and youth
receive at home, church, and school strives to achieve the
Parents, church leaders, and educators must understand
that we are engaged in a spiritual battle for the hearts and
minds of our children and youth. The major front for this
battle is being fought on educational turf. No one involved
in the education of others does so from a neutral position.
One’s worldview will always be transmitted to the child in
some way. Do the worldviews of your child’s teachers and
their textbooks promote biblical transformation in the life
of your child? ■
Dr. Glen Schultz has given his life to educating future generations according to God’s plan.
After five years in public education, he entered the field of Christian education, where he
has been a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. He has directed the Christian
school work at LifeWay Christian Resources, served as the Association of Christian Schools
International Southeast Regional Director, Superintendent of Liberty Christian Academy
in Lynchburg, Virginia, and Headmaster of Sherwood Christian Academy. Currently, Dr.
Schultz serves as founder and director of Kingdom Education Ministries. He is the author
of Kingdom Education: God’s Plan for Educating Future Generations and several parenting
booklets. Glen and his wife, Sharon, have three children and six grandchildren and live in
Summerville, SC. He is a member of the Renewanation Board of Directors.
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