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Parents , grandparents , and guardians , once satisfied that their public schools had Christian teachers , are realizing these teachers are handcuffed by the policies and curriculum their public school boards are adopting and implementing . Parents are discerning that these ever-increasing restrictions greatly limit a teacher ’ s capacity to push back against the significant influence classmates , curriculum , and culture have on their children . They also see their children being swept away in the cultural wave of technology and social media , dominated by an increasingly sexualized society .

Teachers , once committed to shepherding the children in their public school classrooms with solid academics and a value system reflecting their Christian faith , are recognizing the impact they ’ ve had in the past is being snuffed out . Teachers don ’ t have the freedoms they once did to pray with students , craft their own lessons , share their personal stories , or even use the pronouns that match the biological gender of their students in most states . According to a 2023 Education Week survey , 35 percent of public school teachers indicated they are likely to find another job outside of teaching within the next two years .

In response to the heightened interest we ’ ve received from pastors , parents , and teachers in launching Christian schools , RenewaNation has developed a complete , modulebased program with best practices content and templates for each phase of the launch journey . At RenewaNation , we understand every launch project will have its own unique characteristics and won ’ t fit in a box . Our Christian education coaching team has decades of real-world experience effectively launching and leading Christian schools . We are ready to help you and your team navigate financial decisions , curriculum approaches , leadership development , marketing plans , and every area you will face . Pastors can launch a school in their churches confident the school ministry will be financially viable and one of the best investments they can make to evangelize and disciple their fellowship of believers and local communities . Parents and teachers alike can passionately engage in a community of believers that share the same belief and value system they possess and seek to instill in the next generation .

The English translation of shema in Deuteronomy 6:5 misses the whole meaning of this Hebrew word . Beyond hearing and listening , the full intent also includes responding with action . It ’ s time to take action ! We are poised and ready to help you launch a Christian school in your church or community . The need is great , and the time is now . ■

Ron Gordon is the Executive Vice President & COO of RenewaNation and leads their Christian Education Team . He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering and an MBA from Virginia Tech . He spent 22 years in the Defense industry , leading manufacturing organizations , managing high-level projects , and building cross-functional teams . In addition , Ron has supported church plants , led AWANA groups , and helped over 50 Christian schools through renewal and startup efforts . Ron and his wife , Tonya , live in Roanoke , Virginia , and are blessed with three adult children . within The G rden

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