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Why Christian Education?

"We cannot continue to send our children to Caesar for their education and be surprised when they come home as Romans." - Voddie Baucham

Dear Parents and Friends,

 

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Lighthouse Baptist Christian School. Choosing where your child will be educated is one of the most important decisions a family can make because the influences surrounding a child today will help shape the person they become tomorrow.

 

At Lighthouse, we believe a truly Christian education is about far more than academics alone. Certainly, we desire our students to pursue excellence in the classroom, but we are equally passionate about helping them grow spiritually, develop strong character, build meaningful relationships, and discover God’s purpose for their lives. Our desire is to partner with parents in laying a biblical foundation that will guide students long after they leave our classrooms.

 

One of the unique blessings of Lighthouse Baptist Christian School is that we are able to walk alongside families through nearly every stage of a child’s development—from infancy and early childhood all the way through high school graduation. Our school is intentionally designed to provide a complete, Christ-centered educational journey where students can grow within a consistent environment of biblical truth, loving relationships, academic development, and spiritual encouragement throughout each season of life.

 

We also believe that biblical truth and genuine Christian love go hand in hand. God calls us to stand firmly upon His Word while reflecting the grace, compassion, and love of Christ in the way we serve and care for others. That spirit shapes the culture of our school. From the classroom to the athletic field, from chapel services to fine arts opportunities, we strive to create an environment where students are encouraged, challenged, and cared for by teachers and staff who sincerely love the Lord and invest in the lives of young people.

 

Education should be balanced and purposeful. Students need strong academics, but they also need opportunities to grow through athletics, fine arts, leadership opportunities, service, and healthy friendships. We believe God uses each of these experiences to help mold students into mature young men and women who are prepared to impact their homes, churches, communities, and future vocations for Christ.

 

One of the greatest blessings of Lighthouse Baptist Christian School is the people. Godly teachers, Christ-centered friendships, a supportive environment, and a commitment to biblical truth all work together to help students develop confidence, conviction, wisdom, and a genuine walk with God.

 

We would love the opportunity to meet you and your family personally. I invite you to schedule a visit and experience firsthand what makes Lighthouse such a special place to learn, grow, and prepare for life.

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Sincerely,

Education Is More Than Academics—It’s About Influence.

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Luke Shope, M.Min

President, LBCS
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An authentic Christian education...

Proverbs 22:6 — “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Scripture makes it clear that parents are accountable to God for how their child is educated and trained. Psalm 127:3 teaches that children are a heritage from the Lord and that God has entrusted parents with the responsibility of raising and guiding their child. While parents may delegate a portion of their child’s education to others, they will still answer to God for what and how their child is taught.

Consider the following questions:

  • Have you accepted responsibility for your child’s education?

  • Who or what influences the education of your child at home?

  • What influence does media have on your child in the home?

  • What is your child being taught through church ministries, Sunday School, and other church-related activities?

  • What is your child learning at school? What is being taught by the teacher, the textbooks, the curriculum, other students, and the school’s policies and procedures?

Deuteronomy 11:19 – “And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.”

The Bible teaches that education must be a consistent and comprehensive effort. Biblical instruction is not limited to a classroom or a particular time of day. Rather, parents are to teach God’s truth continually—when their child rises each morning, while at home and away from home, and as the day comes to an end.

Are you consistently and continually teaching your child?

  • What are you doing to diligently teach your child the truths of God when the day begins?

  • How are you diligently teaching your child God’s ways while at home?

  • Is your child being taught God’s truth in every area of life and activity?

  • What are you doing to impress God’s Word upon your child’s heart as the day ends and your child prepares for bed?

Psalm 78:6–7 – “…that the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children: that they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments.”

We must never forget that the ultimate goal of educating our child is that he know Jesus Christ as Savior and learn to walk with Him. If our child becomes a renowned scholar, a skilled athlete, or an accomplished artist, yet does not know Christ, we have failed to achieve what matters most.

Are you faithfully sharing the gospel with your child?

  • Are you a genuine and growing follower of Jesus Christ?

  • Is your life characterized by love for Christ, trust in Him, and obedience to His Word?

  • Do your educational efforts, both at home and away from home, consistently point your child to Christ and help him follow Christ through areas such as music, recreation, and schooling?

Isaiah 40:8 – “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.”

Life has no true meaning apart from truth. Because God’s Word is eternal, it is man’s only infallible source of truth. Every claim to truth must be carefully examined through the lens of Scripture. Only then can we gain true knowledge that leads to wisdom. Whatever we teach our child must be founded upon the absolute truth revealed in God’s Word.

Are you confident that your child’s education is rooted in God’s truth?

  • As a parent, do you know God’s Word and continue to grow in your knowledge of it through daily study and meditation?

  • Is what you teach your child at home, both by your words and by your example, founded upon the truth of God’s Word?

  • As a parent, do you know what your child is being taught through media, entertainment, recreation, church ministries, Sunday School, and school?

  • Is everything your child is being taught outside the home consistent with and grounded in the truth of God’s Word?

Colossians 1:18 – “He is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.”

Because of the sacrifice Christ made on the cross, His name is exalted above every other name. Scripture teaches that not only did Christ create all things, but all things were created for Him. Therefore, He is to have the preeminence in every area of life—including the education of our child. When Christ is given His rightful place, our child can grow in an authentic and personal relationship with Him.

Do you give Christ preeminence in your home?

  • Would your child recognize by your actions that Christ is your first love?

  • Is Christ the focus of your church as it seeks to help train your child?

  • Is Christ at the center of your child’s education?

  • Would Christ be welcomed into your family’s activities, priorities, and pursuits?

Matthew 19:13–14 – “Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

Jesus demonstrated His love for children throughout His earthly ministry. When the disciples attempted to keep children from coming to Him, Jesus rebuked them and welcomed the children into His presence. Scripture also speaks plainly about the seriousness of causing a child to stumble into sin.

Are you directing your child to Christ?

  • Is your child being exposed to anything in your home that could draw him away from Jesus Christ?

  • Is your child being taught anything in your home that could hinder his walk with Christ?

  • Is your child being exposed to influences at church, school, in the community, or through media and entertainment that could draw him away from Jesus Christ?

Proverbs 9:10 – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”

God created the entire universe, and Scripture teaches that He reveals His power, character, and nature through His creation. Therefore, the education we provide for our child must do more than simply impart knowledge. It should lead our child to true wisdom and understanding by helping him see God’s design and purpose in everything he learns.

Is your child developing biblical wisdom?

  • Have you developed a biblical frame of reference—a worldview that enables you to interpret all knowledge and every aspect of life according to God’s truth and His intended purpose?

  • Does the education your child receives at home, church, and school encourage him to submit his mind and heart to God?

  • Does the education your child receives help him interpret every aspect of creation in the light of God’s Word?

1 Samuel 1:27–28 – “For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him: therefore also I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord. And he worshipped the Lord there.”

The task of raising a child is both a privilege and a tremendous responsibility. No parent can fulfill every aspect of that responsibility alone, and every parent will, in some measure, entrust others to assist in the education and influence of a child. Whether through church ministries, media, technology, or school, parents must carefully consider who is helping shape the heart and mind of their child.

What do you know about those who are helping educate your child?

  • Do they fear God, love truth, and hate covetousness?

  • Are their values and priorities consistent with biblical principles?

  • What steps are you taking to ensure that those who influence your child are helping you fulfill your God-given responsibility as a parent?

Philippians 4:9 – “Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.”

Every person possesses a worldview—an underlying set of beliefs that shapes attitudes, decisions, and actions. Ultimately, a person will view life either from a God-centered perspective or from a man-centered perspective. Because those who teach and influence us help shape the way we think, it is essential that we carefully consider the worldview being communicated to our child.

Does your child view life through a biblical worldview?

  • Do you have a God-centered worldview? Do you think and act from a biblical perspective?

  • What kind of worldview is your child receiving and observing in your home, church, and school?

  • What worldview is being communicated through the music your child listens to, the media your child consumes, and the books and textbooks your child studies?

Colossians 3:1–2 – “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”

God’s desire for every child is, first and foremost, that he come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Beyond salvation, God calls each believer to live a life surrendered to Him. Therefore, the education of a child must do more than prepare him for success in this life; it must also prepare him to live for eternity and to one day stand before God.

Does your child view life from an eternal perspective?

  • Why do you want your child to receive a good education?

  • Does your own life demonstrate an eternal perspective as you live before your child?

  • How is an eternal perspective reflected in the instruction your child receives at home, church, and school?

  • Do you desire God’s will for your child above earthly success, personal achievement, or material comfort?

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