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The RenewaNation ReviewThe Tragedy of American Higher Education
Imagine wide, manicured lawns, lofty brick building, and doors bearing nameplates inscribed with authoritative credentials. When tour groups walk through my college campus, this is what they see. Indeed, such an inspiring environment prompts well-meaning parents
The RenewaNation ReviewThe Right Kind of Influence
I do a lot of traveling, so meeting new people is something I do almost every day. Since I work mostly with teachers, a common first question concerns whether I have children and, if so, how many. My answer surprises them all: I have six—five boys and one girl.
The RenewaNation ReviewServing All Schools: A Key to Community Transformation
I recently attended a conference for pastors and ministry leaders where the focus was transformational ministry. One of the sessions was led by the pastor of a “significant” church who spoke about transforming communities through ministry in local schools.
The RenewaNation ReviewImpact Follows Obedience
In late 2014 and early 2015, Renewanation was engaged to spearhead a Christian school revitalization effort at Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy (SMLCA). We shared the background of this effort in the Fall 2015 issue of The Renewanation Review.
The RenewaNation ReviewHelp Affect Change Through Legislation
One of the amazing things about this country is every citizen has the potential to influence legislation in ways that can bring tremendous good to all. Few things have more impact on our daily lives than legislation. On the issue of education, this is definitely true.
The RenewaNation ReviewFour Ts for Shaping a Christian Worldview
People often ask what a worldview is and how it is developed. These are important questions, so I will briefly address them. But the more pressing question to me is how a Christian or biblical worldview is formed and passed on to our children and grandchildren.
The RenewaNation ReviewFit for Battle: Are Children Prepared to Be Salt and Light?
“My children need to be salt and light.” This is by far one of the most oft-given reasons why Christian parents continue to send their children to secular schools. They usually quote Jesus’ admonition in Matthew 5:13-14 where He declares, “YOU are the salt of the earth.
The RenewaNation ReviewPractical Tips on Hosting a Christian Education Fair
Grace Church of Eden Prairie, MN, where I am a pastor, has offered a Christian Education Fair for the past four years. I want to highlight what I’ve learned and provide you with a vision to host a similar type of event. But first, why should a church host a Christian education fair?
The RenewaNation ReviewSame Lie, Different Tree
Satan has been up to his old ways ever since that dreadful day we find recorded in Genesis 3. If you recall, Satan made a false claim that Eve “bit” into. The lie he presented to her was that if she ate of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, she would become perfect.
The RenewaNation ReviewThe “Three R’s” of a Church & School Partnership
For the past seven years, our community has been blessed to have a Christian school. Founded in 2008 by a group of eager parents and leaders, Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy (SMLCA) has been a small but positive presence in our rural lake community in Virginia.
The RenewaNation ReviewOur Nation’s Greatest Hope: How do we reclaim our society for Christ?
Over the last few years, the rapidly increasing swell of moral decay in our society has been overwhelming. Society’s battle cry for diversity and inclusion has been heard by our legal, political, and entertainment worlds as they have fought to protect every interest and
The RenewaNation ReviewGone in Only One Generation: The Battle for Kids’ Minds
Every generation has the same decision to make: Will I serve the God of the Bible or a false god? The “god of this world” may shift his seductions slightly from generation to generation, but the basic challenge is