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What does Dr. Black mean when she says the Christian school is important in raising a generation that is more than just competent cognitively?
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While it is important to raise them to be competent cognitively we also want to develop their knowledge and understanding of God’s Word so they may be saved and be on a life long journey acting out their faith and dependence on Him daily.
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As Christian educators, we are not just trying to raise our students to be competent members of society. We are to pass down the truth of the Gospel to our students so that we are raising them to make a difference for the kingdom of God. We are preparing them for eternity, not just the temporary success of the world. We are to hone and refine their skills so that they can use them for the glory and purpose of God. Teaching and encouraging our students to walk closely with God will allow them to be an influence on those around them.
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Dr. Black means that not only does God want people to be competent, but they need to be able to compare and contrast knowledge they are attaining in the classroom with Biblical truths. The Lord wants to have men and women in every walk of life and in every job type. He loves diversity and as Christian educators we can help students refine and identify their skills so that they can have an impact for God regardless where their calling might be.
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Our responsibility as teachers is to see the big picture, which is to prepare our students for the kingdom. The Bible says that we are to go out into the world and make disciples of all nations. Therefore, our students need to be better equipped to spread the Gospel than when they first entered our classrooms.
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Focusing on eternity in our classrooms reminds our students that we are not of this world but that we are citizens of heaven and on earth to honor God by working for our neighbors so that more people can know the redemption of Christ in their own personal lives.