The Empty Desk
Too often, Lizzy’s school desk was empty.
The teachers would call her name, “Lizzy Paola?” yet there was rarely an answer.
She became known around school as the student who hardly ever showed up at class.
All children should be learning and flourishing
Christian schools are crucial for providing a balanced education that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit. They prepare students to excel academically, develop strong moral character, and make positive contributions to their communities. By supporting Christian education, we are investing in a brighter future for individuals and societies worldwide.
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Why Christian Schools?
Christian schools provide a comprehensive education that goes beyond academics. They integrate Biblical principles and a Christian worldview into all subjects, helping students develop morally and spiritually as well as intellectually.
Many Christian schools uphold high academic standards, ensuring that students receive a quality education that prepares them for higher education and future careers. The commitment to excellence is rooted in the belief that every child should reach their God-given potential.
Christian schools emphasize character education, teaching values such as honesty, integrity, compassion, and respect. These values are reinforced through the curriculum and the school community, preparing students to be responsible and ethical citizens.
Christian schools foster a close-knit community where students, teachers, and parents support each other. This sense of community provides a nurturing environment where students feel valued and understood.
By investing in Christian education, we are investing in dynamic disciple-making. This transformative process changes individuals and communities, helping them to reach their God-given potential. The Gospel restores identity, and education unlocks opportunity.
Around the world, Christian schools serve as beacons of hope and transformation. Organizations like Missionary Ventures partner with local Christian schools to strengthen their ability to carry out their Kingdom calling. This includes improving facilities, training teachers, and fostering networks of support and knowledge-sharing.
Two Very Different Paths
The girls took two very different paths. Years ago, during a visit to a rural village in Belize, MVI missionary Elizabeth Ayala noticed two 15-year-old girls, Carmen and María, (not their real names), sitting under a tree. She approached them to chat and learn more about them, intrigued that they were not in school.
The Good Doctor
Dr. Jill (Aragón) Neely graduated from Nicaragua Christian Academy in 2004, and currently serves as the Global Health Fellowship Director at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center.
Other ways to serve:
- Go-vision trips (project, training, or service-oriented trip)
- Coaching and Mentoring opportunities
- Partner as another org, offer training in your area of expertise, provide resources you have developed.