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050 4 $aLC368$b.H47 2011
100 1 $aHerbster, Carl.
245 10 $aAgainst the Tide :$bReclaiming authentic Christian education /$cCarl Herbster & Randy Hurst.
264 1 $aGreenville, S.C. ;$aBelfast, Northern Ireland :$bAmbassador-Emerald Intl,$c2011.
300 $a267 pages ;$c22 cm
336 $atext$btxt$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
338 $avolume$bnc$2rdacarrier
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references.
520 $aThe Christian school movement faces threats from within, such as apathy and the lowering of standards to attract more students. The authors of this book call Christian school administrators and pastors of churches with schools to return to their founding principles and a Christ-centered philosophy of education. The book gives practical guidance for developing and living by mission statements and goals, for working with staff, faculty, parents and students, and programs.
505 0 $aThe Goal: The philosophy of the Christian school -- Reclaiming a school for Christ -- Working with staff: The pastor and the school administrator -- Selecting a Christ-honoring faculty -- Developing a Christ-honoring faculty -- A culture of discipleship -- Working with students: The wise, the simple, the fool, and the scorner -- Discipleship through discipline -- Working with parents -- Dealing with difficult people -- Working with programs: Academic excellence -- A strong music program -- The athletic program and the highest goal -- The future: Effective school growth -- Epilogue: The refrigerator box and the diamond -- Appendices: Pastor, your Christian school needs you -- Award descriptions -- Job descriptions, pastor (in relation to school) and administrator -- New contracts form -- Faculty event evaluation -- Departure questionnaire.
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650 6 $aÉcoles confessionnelles$zÉtats-Unis.
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700 1 $aHurst, Randy.
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