Equipping Churches With Valuable Resources
According to Barna research, 83 percent of Christian parents send their children to public schools. Are you concerned that your church may not be doing enough to help public school families? Do you know school leaders who could be advocates for faith-friendly school policies? On this page you will find:
Articles giving ideas for how your church can encourage parents, educators, school leaders, and students
Information on our seminars for parents and educators
A DVD-based Bible study on how to be a positive influence in your schools while also teaching your children to be discerning about what they learn.
“I am greatly encouraged by the dynamic ministry of Gateways, which we were pleased to host at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills. The seminars provided practical knowledge that can now be applied in the public school setting. It is my hope that this ministry will expand to every school district in the nation.””
RESOURCES for Churches
Academic Freedom
Addressing the Hole in Whole Child Education
Faith and Schools
The Bible in State Academic Standards
How to Minister to Public School Families
Integrating Faith and the Public Schools
National Free to Speak Campaign
Links
Bible Literacy - The Bible and It's Influence is the "only First-Amendment-safe textbook that supports academic study of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation". It is used in public schools across 43 states.
Bible 2 School - Released Time Education - Weekly lessons engaging second, third, and fourth grade children in public schools.
Christian Educators (formerly CEAI) - A professional association that offers liability insurance, job action protection, prayer networks, and daily devotionals for Christian educators.
Decision Point (formerly National School Project) - University students are trained by NSP to coach and mentor students in high school Christian clubs.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) - A campus ministry led by student-athletes and coaches on junior high, high school and college campuses.
Good News Clubs (Child Evangelism Fellowship) - Bible clubs that meet in public schools after school hours (on the same terms as other community groups). Children enjoy lessons, songs, games and scripture memorization.
Moms in Prayer, Intl - Women gather together regularly to pray for children and schools in all 50 states.
Released Time Education - In many states students can legally leave campus to receive devotional religious instruction.
Religious Freedom Day
Religious Freedom Day - Commemorating
Sample School Board Resolution for Religious Freedom Day
Videos to use with classes or in staff meetings
Webcast at FRC - Promoting Religious Liberty in Your Public Schools
Seminars (In Person)
Educator Seminar: Faith, Freedom & Public Schools
Parent Seminar: Keeping Their Faith in Public Schools
Small Group Study
Easter Family Devotions / Sunday School Easter Lesson Plan
Keeping the Faith in Public Schools
Videos
Videos to use with classes or in staff meetings
Webcast at FRC - Promoting Religious Liberty in Your Public Schools