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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. 27