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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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We are preparing students for something more than just being successful in the world and in this life. We are preparing them for eternity and to have an impact for Christ in the world while they walk this earth.
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When Dr. Black says that as Christian educators, we have the responsibility to raise a generation who is not just competent cognitively, she also adds that we have a responsibility to raise men and women who are biblically literate and have a solid understanding of what it means to be Jesus Christ to other people. John chapter 4:35 reads, “I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” Indeed, that has never been truer than it is today. But it is also more challenging to be a follower of Christ today than in recent decades. Helping students define both their vocational and spiritual calling is critically important. How are we investing the time we have tween today and when we are called home? This is so important, and we must do all we can to redeem every day. We can do that with the help of Christ.
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This means that we must realize to prepare children for eternity. We must consider their souls and not just teach them facts and earthly knowledge. They need to have a relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior. Christian schools can teach children the facts and knowledge of different subjects and mold their minds. We can have excellent test scores. But if we’re not leading Children to Jesus, we are missing the point of life entirely.
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While we are teach academically, giving students practical life skills. We are reminded that our role as a Christian educator is to prepare the students in front of us for there calling in the Great Commission and for eternity.
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It is important to be competent in academics, but also important to go beyond that and be critical thinkers and have a biblical worldview. Ultimately we are preparing this generation for eternity and a basis and foundation in Jesus Christ is of upmost importance.
