Is Your Christian School Truly Biblical?

In this episode of Making the Leap, host Chris Stigall sits down with Roger Erdvig, author and director at Summit Ministries, to explore what it means to provide a truly biblically based Christian education. They discuss practical ways to evaluate Christian schools, integrate faith into every aspect of education, and navigate challenges like rapid school growth and cultural pressures. With insights for educators, parents, and anyone passionate about shaping a biblical worldview, this conversation highlights actionable strategies and valuable resources to enrich both classrooms and homes.

00:00 Introduction Host Chris Stigall introduces the topic of biblically based Christian education and welcomes guest Roger Erdvig, author and expert on biblical worldview integration in schools.

01:04 Defining True Christian Education Discussion about distinguishing between schools labeled as "Christian" and those that fully integrate a biblical worldview into their curriculum and culture.

02:14 Evaluating Schools and Best Practices Roger shares key indicators for parents and educators to evaluate whether a school genuinely integrates faith into all aspects of education.

04:49 Biblical Integration in Subjects like Math Exploration of how to immerse subjects like geometry and chemistry in a biblical worldview, emphasizing holistic approaches rather than superficial references.

07:19 Challenges in Rapidly Growing Christian Schools Addressing staffing challenges, mission alignment, and maintaining quality control in schools experiencing rapid growth.

12:09 The Role of Parents in Ensuring Biblical Integration Guidance for parents on how to approach concerns and offer constructive feedback to schools and teachers.

22:23 Inoculation Against Cultural Lies Importance of exposing students to false ideas in a guided way to strengthen their ability to discern and articulate biblical truths.

29:00 Summit Ministries & Next Steps Overview of Summit Ministries’ programs for nurturing biblical worldviews in students, and closing reflections on the importance of Christian education.

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