Missional Christ-in education

Die moderne christliche Schulbewegung hat bisher zwei Hauptwellen durchgemacht, aber Gott hat bereits etwas Neues angefangen. Wir haben heute die Gelegenheit, uns international zu engagieren, wobei wir aus der Vergangenheit lernen, aber nicht an sie gebunden sein sollten.

By Matthew Parris in The Times, December 27, 2008

Missionaries, not aid money, are the solution to Africa's biggest problem - the crushing passivity of the people's mindset

“…To help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children living in poverty have the capacity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change to their communities”

Posted on January 4th, 2008 by Ishak S. Wonohadidjojo, Ed. D.

There was an interesting fact published in Businessweek - Indonesia, December 5, 2007. Raffles Education Corp., a Singapore-based educational services provider, was listed as the second in the table of 100 best Small & Medium Scale Enterprises of 2007 after Ajisen (China) HoldingsHong—a Shanghai-based Japanese noodle chain restaurant. Raffles Education booked US$ 58.8 million sale in 2006 with $ 21.1 million net profit and 68.7% ROI (Return on Investment). Its average profit in the last three years is 72.7% with a market value of $ 1,584.1 million.

"...disciples Christian leaders around the world...by teaching the knowledge and application of Biblical principles for education and self-government to transform the culture"

What do you call a school started by Christians, using Christian curriculum materials, and known as being based on a Biblical, Christian foundation that has Muslim teachers?...a missional Christian school! It certainly isn't a "normal" Christian school.

"The power of one teacher…one classroom…to make a difference"

"…a Canadian, Christian, mission organization serving children in developing countries with quality education rooted in a Biblical worldview"

"...offers educational services and academic resources to China"

"...an opportunity to serve through teaching in China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam"