One important part of Christian education is helping students understand we all have a need for God, a need for His love, and a need for community. Once we realize this, we are called to go into God’s world and spread His love by serving others.
The video below has some pictures from SOS day, which is one of many opportunities we provide students to learn how they can be the hands and feet of Christ!
Like the song in the slideshow? You find out more here!
Welcome to the 2018 Apparel Sale! You can order online, your items are sent to school, and we will distribute it to families (or anyone else who makes a purchase). Make sure all orders are in by November 18, as the store will close after that date! Sample sizes will be available in the East Campus office. All orders will arrive before Christmas break and these items will make great gifts.
You can choose your colors, sizes, and some items can have a custom print (last name is common) on the back.
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At Byron Center Christian School, we strive to offer the highest quality Christian education to the Byron Center community. Our mission is to provide for children of the Christian community and excellent education, rooted in God’s Word, preparing them for lifelong service in God’s Kingdom.
However, we do not work alone, as we partner with parents, families, churches, supporters, and other community members! Without their support, we would not be where we are today.
The purpose of Discovery (the blog you are reading from) is to provide updates on what is happening at BCCS. Our mission plays out everyday in the classroom, on field trips, during chapel, on the playground, at athletic events and in many other places. This blog will highlight those moments and provide another window for parents (and other partners) to see our school in action.
Please note that each post many have a different author and the thoughts and opinions reflect those of that author. We hope this is another way you can Discover the Difference here at BCCS!
In his book "The Cause for Christian Education," Dr. Richard Edlin claims that "teachers first of all teach people, not subjects." He goes on to explain that while teachers do teach math, science, reading and more, they are also teaching children about everything in this world. (As a side-note, Edlin's text is lengthy, but definitely worth a read)
This is true at Byron Center Christian School as we provide a quality Christian education in the Byron Center community. We recognize the importance of equipping children to impact the world for Christ. The impact a teacher has on his or her students cannot be understated. A good teacher will prepare students for the next grade, but our teachers want students prepared for more than that. The goal is to help students understand who they are as Children of God and how to act in this world. That, of course, includes academic achievement, but it also means emotional, social and spiritual growth as well.
To help accomplish this, our teachers have been trained and are implementing the Teaching for Transformation (TfT) instructional model. Doug Monsma, describes TfT as “a biblical framework for the development of authentic and integral Christian learning experiences that are grounded in a transformational worldview with a focus on seeing and living God’s story.” A strong understanding of math, science, history, and social studies is vital, but that knowledge without the proper Christian worldview goes to waste. Here at BCCS, we are are grateful for the opportunity to truly teach our students.
Earlier this week, I was walking past one of our three year old classrooms and just popped my head in for a moment (teachers just love when we interrupt their class). However, upon doing so, I could not help but smile. One, watching the young students learn and answer questions is simply fun. They are curious and eager to expand their knowledge. Second, us adults could learn something from them. The students are simply happy being at school and being with their friends. They have their own community in the classroom with the teacher and their classmates. They are overjoyed to be at BCCS and be with those they love.
As adults, we miss this concept and get caught up in jobs, plans, possessions, trips, and just about everything else. Our source of joy must come from God and having confidence in Him. However, God created us for community, and often times, we are most happy spending time with those we love. As we enter another busy season of the school year, let us learn a valuable lesson from our preschool students. Sometimes, what we need most is just to pause and go spend time with our friends.
