Making the Right Spiritual Choice for Your Kids
Deciding on a Christian school isn't just about academics or facilities—it’s a spiritual journey that shapes your child's worldview and relationship with God. In Kearney, Nebraska, where strong Christian values are prevalent, Anthony Splittgerber of Zion Lutheran School breaks down for HelloNation how faith-based education transforms beyond traditional classroom learning.
The Heart of Faith-Based Education
Faith-based teaching is more than just morning prayers or chapel assemblies. It dives deep, merging biblical teachings with every subject, showing students that God’s order and beauty permeate all of creation. From history to science, every lesson reflects God’s truth, making learning a comprehensive act of faith.
“True Christian education is about living out the Word of God in all you do,” says Splittgerber.
Role Modeling a Christian Life
Teachers in these schools double as spiritual mentors, embodying the values they instill. They guide students not only in academics but in faith—demonstrating through their actions the virtues of patience, kindness, and humility. It’s this environment that pushes children to root their lives in faith, emphasizing truth with love and zeal.
Character development is integral, and parents are advised to ask questions regarding the school's encouragement of moral responsibility and personal growth. Are biblical truths driving decision making over fleeting trends?
Building Resilient Faith and Character
It’s not just about immediate spiritual growth—it's about long-term adeptness to high school, college, and life's wider challenges. Alumni often speak of the gratitude they feel for how their education molded both their faith and character, helping them remain steadfast in their beliefs through life's trials.
Family and Community: A Shared Mission
Stories from families and alumni reveal how Christian schools foster community bonds, likened to extended family shares. Here, parents and teachers uphold the same mission of raising children who honor God in action and speech.
Questions for Unaided Decision Making
Key questions like “How does the school integrate scripture into daily teachings?” or “What’s the school's overarching mission?” guide families toward identifying a school that genuinely honors the word of God in every activity.
At its core, a Christian school is a faith community. It unites children with teachers and families in the shared mission of following God's Word. Here, children don’t just learn about God; they experience His presence through prayer, study, and service—forming a strong foundation for academic and spiritual growth.
Deep Diving into Faith
Splittgerber’s insights remind parents of Proverbs 22:6: "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Schools of faith are designed to help families nurture this enduring relationship with God, making them critical decisions on a child’s life path.
