Appointed and Anointed
Appointed and Anointed
Following my graduation from University in 1986 with a degree in engineering I was employed for 10 years in various sectors of the water industry. In 1995 I found myself at a crossroads and decided to realise a long held dream and I retrained to become a teacher. I started working in state schools where it was clear that discipline had been lost in the classroom and everyday felt like a battle. About 4 years ago I became a Christian and it was at that point that it really hit me that what was missing in schools was the presence of God’s Word.
For some time I had felt that God wanted me to work at the River School and about 2 years ago I was given that opportunity. It was through the school and the Christian Schools’ Trust that I attended the Appointed and Anointed course.
At first I felt that I would not gain much from the course, other than how to teach in a Christian environment. I immediately learnt how wrong I was and that this was merely the humanistic side of me and my pride talking.
It was so encouraging to be amongst people who have the same passion in their hearts, amongst people that have the desire to educate young people in the presence of God and develop them as individuals and not just another Government statistic.
The meaning of discipline within the Christian educational environment varies greatly to that in a state school. Discipline is a fundamental need in both secular and Christian education but within the Christian environment it is done with unconditional love for the individual child.
It says in Hebrews 12:6 “... the Lord disciplines those he loves...”, therefore as teachers we too should discipline the children within our care to show our love for them. Sadly, my experience was that this love and discipline was lacking in the state school system.
Schools were originally set up by churches in order to teach children to read and therefore understand the bible. Martin Luther sums up the importance of a Christian education: “I am much afraid that schools will be the great gates of hell unless they diligently labour in explaining the Holy Scriptures, engraving them on the hearts of the youth.”
I would therefore recommend this course to all teachers within the Christian education system. It is spiritually challenging and an essential tool for Christian educators. I was much blessed by my attendance and I am sure that many others would benefit greatly from the fellowship and teaching on this insightful course.
Rob Harris
There will be no A&A course this summer but we are already planning for summer 2010 in a new venue as our hosts at Nantwich have now moved. Details will be available in the coming months but here are some reflections on the last course to whet your appetite.
Following my graduation from University in 1986 with a degree in engineering I was employed for 10 years in various sectors of the water industry. In 1995 I found myself at a crossroads and decided to realise a long held dream and I retrained to become a teacher. I started working in state schools where it was clear that discipline had been lost in the classroom and everyday felt like a battle. About 4 years ago I became a Christian and it was at that point that it really hit me that what was missing in schools was the presence of God’s Word.
For some time I had felt that God wanted me to work at the River School and about 2 years ago I was given that opportunity. It was through the school and the Christian Schools’ Trust that I attended the Appointed and Anointed course.
At first I felt that I would not gain much from the course, other than how to teach in a Christian environment. I immediately learnt how wrong I was and that this was merely the humanistic side of me and my pride talking.
It was so encouraging to be amongst people who have the same passion in their hearts, amongst people that have the desire to educate young people in the presence of God and develop them as individuals and not just another Government statistic.
The meaning of discipline within the Christian educational environment varies greatly to that in a state school. Discipline is a fundamental need in both secular and Christian education but within the Christian environment it is done with unconditional love for the individual child.
It says in Hebrews 12:6 “... the Lord disciplines those he loves...”, therefore as teachers we too should discipline the children within our care to show our love for them. Sadly, my experience was that this love and discipline was lacking in the state school system.
Schools were originally set up by churches in order to teach children to read and therefore understand the bible. Martin Luther sums up the importance of a Christian education: “I am much afraid that schools will be the great gates of hell unless they diligently labour in explaining the Holy Scriptures, engraving them on the hearts of the youth.”
I would therefore recommend this course to all teachers within the Christian education system. It is spiritually challenging and an essential tool for Christian educators. I was much blessed by my attendance and I am sure that many others would benefit greatly from the fellowship and teaching on this insightful course.
Rob Harris
There will be no A&A course this summer but we are already planning for summer 2010 in a new venue as our hosts at Nantwich have now moved. Details will be available in the coming months but here are some reflections on the last course to whet your appetite.
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