Upon
receiving the Zig Ziglar Servant Leadership Award from Prestonwood Christian
Academy, Franklin Graham said “Christian education is the last great wall in
America.”
In 2014 we saw increased liberal attacks on Christian
education, both higher education and K-12. I’m afraid these attacks will
increase, but that should only strengthen our resolve to take a stand for Jesus
Christian and Christian education.
There are many ways you can help Christ-centered educational
institutions. The most important and powerful way for you can make a difference
is to pray for Christian colleges/universities and K-12 programs. Pray that God
will give His wisdom to the leaders, teachers, and support staff at Christian
educational institutions. Pray for God’s hand of protection over our Christian
schools. Pray that our Christian schools will not give in to cultural and
social pressures that are contrary to Scripture and that they will remain
faithful to the teaching of Jesus Christ. And pray that the students will gain
a deep understanding of God’s word and develop a sincere relationship with
Jesus Christ.
I recently heard that in the next 30 years there will be 2
types of Christian schools: 1) those that are endowed and 2) those that are
closed. Another way you can make a difference is to make a financial gift to a Christ-centered
educational institution. Establishing and giving to endowments at
Christ-centered educational institutions is a great way to ensure your donation
will give in perpetuity and the Christ-centered institution will continue to
teach the truth of Jesus Christ for years to come.
Let’s make sure there are more endowed Christian schools
than there are closed 30 years from now. Join me in
making a gift to a Christ-centered educational institution.
