Free to Teach – October 2023
Legally speaking, are things actually getting better for Christians in public schools? Is the recognition of the religious rights of educators and students being expanded by the federal courts? Although in many areas of the country we face heightened cultural opposition, legally speaking, the answer is a resounding “yes” for both educators and students. Educators […]
The “Once-in-a-Career” Year
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8, NIV The “once-in-a-career” year. That is what everyone called it. That year, things happened in our school that had never happened before—double-digit snow days, […]
The Sunday Scaries
Cast all your anxieties on Him for He cares for you. Peter 5:7, NIV After I started teaching, Sundays—the day of the week usually set aside for rest and recalibration—became a day of worry and stress about the week ahead for me. My mind would race from “what if” to “what could be,” always ending […]
Free to Teach – September 2023
September 2023 Last week, I had the great honor of hosting Tyson Langhofer of Alliance Defending Freedom for an online event called “Standing on the Front Lines.” It was an opportunity for educators to get answers to their legal questions about serving as Christians in our public schools. Of course, we addressed common questions like […]
The Importance of a Name
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. John 13:34 During my first year of leading a middle school with over 800 students, I wanted to find ways to connect individually with students outside of the office and […]
God is Faithful
“I am the way and the truth and the life.” John 14:6, NIV Have you ever felt called or convicted to do something that made all the sense in the world, and then experienced hiccups, heartbreak, and hard stops when you attempted to get started? This testimony from Lisa Venable highlights what it often takes […]
Member Service Report 2022 – 2023
Member Service Report Read about specific cases in which Christian Educators has provided vital help to our members Our Member Service report provides a great overview of how we protect our members and keep them teaching in the classroom, even when the environment gets hostile. This report is essential for anyone who wants to understand […]
Free to Teach – August 2023
If you’ve been a member of Christian Educators for more than a couple of years, you likely remember the monthly Washington Watch column by our beloved John Mitchell. John faithfully brought us news relevant to education and helped us to think (and act) biblically in response. I am excited to announce that we are going […]
In Every Circumstance
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8, NIV Sometimes, when God’s plans and our plans do not align, it can be challenging to see past our own expectations and pride […]
His Perfect Timing
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 NIV Waiting on the Lord can feel like a test sometimes. Remaining open and ready to receive His answer can take time and requires endurance, patience, and faith. And […]