You’re working at a Christian school, and it’s vital that you understand the answer to the following question: What’s your mission? To answer this question, first let me clarify what I mean by “mission.” Your school’s mission is your school’s purpose.

Given that Christian school mission statements are based on the Bible and a Biblical understanding of education, Christian school mission statements may resemble each other. Below are 10 mission statement excerpts. How are these alike?

1. Preparing students to influence culture and society for Christ.
   
2. Equipping students to impact the world for Christ
   
3. Empowering students with the knowledge and skills to live for Christ in contemporary society
   
4. Preparing young people to live fully for God in a rapidly changing world
   
5. Developing academically prepared Christian disciples who embrace Christ’s call to transform the world
   
6. Preparing students to be effective servants of Christ in contemporary society
   
7. Equipping minds and nurturing hearts to transform the world for Jesus Christ
   
8. Preparing students to serve God responsibly in His world
   
9. Equipping students to live a Christian life

So, how are these 10 mission statement excerpts alike? Three similarities immediately strike me:

1. They ultimately focus on the God of the Bible.
   
2. They focus on students using their education for God’s glory.
   
3. They all involve students in understanding and using a Biblical perspective of course content.

Look over the list of 10 mission statement excerpts and see if you agree with me.

What’s your mission? As a Christian educator, your mission is to focus your students on God and to prepare your students to bring glory to God—and, consequently, to help all of your students increase their understanding and application of a Biblical perspective.

Carry out your mission today. How? By helping your students increase their understanding and application of a Biblical perspective of your course content. How can you do that? Here are 4 suggestions:

1. Ask good questions.
   
2. Teach Biblical answers to your questions that include Biblical principles, Biblical values, and Bible verses.
   
3. Assess your students’ understanding and application of a Biblical perspective.
   
4. Meet your students’ learning needs regarding understanding and applying a Biblical perspective.