Strong in the Lord: the future of Christian schools
by Emily Bourne, Christian Concern:
How can Christians in education keep going in the context of profoundly secular and anti-Christian trends?
Nearly a hundred Christian senior and middle school leaders, including headteachers and governors, gathered in February for the day conference Sustaining Godly Health & Courage.
Held near Derby, this biennial leadership conference provided an example of hope as these educators came together to be reminded of the importance of discipling the next generation.
The event was was led by Steve Beegoo our Head of Education, who is also the CEO of the Christian Schools’ Trust. It was encouraging to also see a large number of people there for the first time, with many willing to give up part of their half-term to attend.
The full amour of God
Steve Beegoo spoke from Ephesians 6 and challenged delegates about the importance of allowing God to strengthen us for his service by being open to all he is saying.
As we accept God’s promises and depend on him completely, we can have total confidence that he will work out his plans in us and through us. Christian teachers in independent schools have the great privilege of modelling this attitude to the children in their care. Nevertheless, the spiritual battle is real and many in education are increasingly needing to consciously pick up ‘the shield of faith’, and to wear the ‘helmet of salvation’.
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