The Urgent Need for 2,189 Covenant Youth: Excellent Teachers!
Russell Dykstra's editorial addresses the critical shortage of teachers in Protestant Reformed schools and argues that filling these positions requires not merely qualified educators but committed, excellent Christian teachers who embody Reformed convictions and genuine love for covenant children. Drawing on his experience as student, parent, and colleague, he testifies to the blessings of godly, innovative teachers and begins to outline the qualifications necessary for excellence in Protestant Reformed education. This piece motivates covenant youth to consider teaching as a calling to kingdom work within the church's educational mission.
Previous article in this series: December 1, 2016, p. 100. The need is obvious. Over 2,100 students in eighteen schools. Growth and expansion, common. Teaching positions not filled in the current school year, and more openings coming for the 2017-18 school year. The point of these articles is to stress the importance of the cause of covenant education represented by the Protestant Reformed Christian schools, and the need for the youth seriously to consider before God whether they are called to...
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