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LEGO TheologyThe RenewaNation Review

LEGO Theology

Everyone should be so lucky to be able to take a walk with Harrison. The kid talks non-stop, but not in a nonsensical way. He is philosophical, inventive, imaginative, and puts complicated matters in a simple order.

eschneider2Jun 14, 20172 min
Is It Time?The RenewaNation Review

Is It Time?

On a regular basis, we hear from secular school, Christian administrators and teachers who are questioning whether or not it’s time to make a clean break from their efforts to reform and impact public education.

eschneider2Jun 12, 20172 min
Virginia Tax Credit Scholarship Program Info SessionNews and Updates

Virginia Tax Credit Scholarship Program Info Session

On May 16, Renewanation was privileged to partner with Grace Christian School in Staunton, VA to present a Virginia Tax Credit Scholarship Program informational session. The emphasis of the seminar centered on maximizing the benefits afforded to contributors and schools.

eschneider2Jun 9, 20171 min
Can We Agree to a Lie?The RenewaNation Review

Can We Agree to a Lie?

Over the past several years, I’ve enjoyed opportunities to impact kids’ lives with truth. The school I taught at was not a Christian school, but the founding director was a wise leader.

eschneider2Jun 9, 20177 min
Revitalization

Need to Strengthen Your School?

Renewanation’s Christian School Revitalization Program is making a very significant impact on schools across America. We are seeing schools grow by 50-100 students in the first 24 months after entering the program! We are also helping schools greatly improve their systems and practices.

eschneider2Jun 7, 20171 min
Launch of Manderley Christian Camp and Conference CenterNews and Updates

Launch of Manderley Christian Camp and Conference Center

We are only a couple of weeks away from the soft launch of MC4. Our first event will be a day camp for kids, June 20-23. This camp will serve the needs of the children who live near the camp. We will then host several hundred teachers starting July 27-August 1.

eschneider2Jun 7, 20171 min
What Shapes Your Philosophy of Education?The RenewaNation Review

What Shapes Your Philosophy of Education?

One’s philosophy of education is of utmost importance because it drives everything that takes place in the educational process. Note that I didn’t say the school’s philosophy, but the individual teacher/parent’s philosophy is of utmost importance.

eschneider2Jun 7, 20175 min
What the Fighting Over Gender Issues Is Really AboutThe RenewaNation Review

What the Fighting Over Gender Issues Is Really About

Do you ever wonder how rational people could think genderless bathrooms are a good idea? Are you confused about what is happening culturally? Does it make any sense to you that corporations are applying political and economic pressure to reform our social sexuality? Here’s what’s going on.

eschneider2Jun 7, 20176 min
Affording a Biblical Worldview EducationThe RenewaNation Review

Affording a Biblical Worldview Education

With a look of deep concern, the young father began the meeting with a direct and pointed question, “How am I going to be able to afford a Christian education for my kids?”

eschneider2Jun 5, 20174 min
This is Not a Daycare. It’s a University!The RenewaNation Review

This is Not a Daycare. It’s a University!

Dr. Piper recently made national headlines as the author of this viral op-ed on intellectual freedom and political correctness. This past week, I actually had a student come forward after a university chapel service and complain because he felt “victimized” by a sermon on the topic of 1 Corinthians

eschneider2Jun 2, 20173 min
6 Ways to Help Children Live According to God's WordThe RenewaNation Review

6 Ways to Help Children Live According to God's Word

Bible-centered living is supremely important in the lives of our children. Parents, grandparents, and educators have the responsibility to teach children to love the Bible and live- according to God's Word.

eschneider2Jun 1, 201710 min
Tax Credit Scholarship Highlight: Heritage AcademyNews and Updates

Tax Credit Scholarship Highlight: Heritage Academy

Since 2015, Renewanation has been a qualified Scholarship Granting Organization. In 2016, we were privileged to raise $968,000 for this program. We’ve recently been highlighting our growing network of Christian schools we support through the Virginia Education Scholarships Tax Credit program.

eschneider2May 31, 20171 min