life and godliness , through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue ” ( 2 Pet . 1:3 NKJV ). A pupil-related philosophy of education prepares a student to impact society and bring glory to the Lord .
SOCIAL-ORIENTED : The socially oriented philosophy of kingdom education teaches young people how to interact and relate with the world . The student understands that all of life is God ’ s . There is no secular and sacred ; all truth is God ’ s truth . The parents and teachers integrate faith and biblical values into a lifestyle reflecting a Christian worldview by example and instruction to their students .
This Bible-based belief system determines the students ’ attitudes in life and leads to holy and responsible life choices : “ And whatever you do , whether in word or deed , do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus , giving thanks to God the Father through him ” ( Col . 3:17 ). Students with this biblical worldview model Ephesians 4:12 : “ for the equipping [ maturing ] of the saints for the work of ministry , for the edifying of the body of Christ .” As Bible-based , Christ-centered , Holy Spirit-controlled believers , they have become an imitation of their parents and teachers ( Luke 6:40 ). They are modeling the image of the Lord Jesus . This is the mastery and success of the philosophy of kingdom education and brings honor and glory to God .
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CONCLUSION : The pillars of the philosophy of kingdom education are foundational and transformational . As kingdom educators , we must “ educate for eternity .” We are teaching children how to make a living and make a life with a biblical worldview and eternity in mind . Luke 2:52 states , “ And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man .” The philosophy of kingdom education speaks to the education of the whole child : academically , physically , spiritually , and socially . Our prayer is that God will give us kingdom educators who are grounded in the Word of God ; who give Christ the preeminence in all things ; who are led by the Spirit of God ; and who are focused on what God intends every child to be . These young champions for Jesus will be prepared to transform the world for the glory of God ! ■
Dr . S . L . Sherrill is the Founder and Superintendent Emeritus of North Raleigh Christian Academy . During his 23 years there , God used Doc to establish NRCA as an ACSI flagship school of 1,450 students . He brings over 50 years of service to the position of Senior Executive Consultant for RenewaNation . Doc has served as a Head of School , Youth Pastor , Associate Pastor , and Senior Pastor . Currently , he is the ACSI NC , SC , VA Field Director overseeing 185 schools . Doc is an annual speaker at the Kingdom School Institute and does professional development , policy governance , and strategic planning for Christian schools and boards across the country . Through Christian School 101 , a program he developed , Doc has helped establish over 40 Christian schools across the southeast . He is President of the Board for NACS ( formerly SBACS ) and Joshua Expeditions . Doc holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Tennessee Temple University , Master of Theology and Doctor of Theology Degrees from Faith Baptist Theological Seminary , and Master of Christian Education and Doctor of Christian Education Degrees from Faith Seminary .
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