17 Ways Churches Can Support Homeschooling
In “17 Ways Churches Can Support Homeschooling,” Episode, #133, Meredith Curtis speaks to church members, leaders, and pastors, giving creative ways churches can minister to the ever-growing number of homeschooling families. She gives practical wisdom on what to look into in regards to doctrinal, legal, and moral issues that may arise. If you want to reach out to the homeschooling community, listening to this podcast is essential. Share it with your pastors, elders, and church leaders!
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Show Notes
2 fish and 5 loaves, 17 acres, and a love of learning.
Why Reach Out to Homeschooling Families
Rapidly growing
Many people forced to homeschool with lockdowns
You probably have homeschooling families in your congregation
There is a rapidly-growing segment of secular homeschoolers—a mission field!
What are Homeschooling Families LIke
Unique, different philosophies, methods, styles
Age integration (separate by interest/abilities not age/grade)
Some families want kids to stay in service
Christian homeschoolers—Bible applies to all of life—Christian Worldview
Creation Science
Understand difference between support groups, umbrella school, co-op
Things to Consider
Promote Christian values or not?
Statement of Faith?
What activities/behavior will you allow or not allow?
Insurance liability?
I like 3 weeks on/1 week off
Special Senior Year Events
Rent Weekly to a Homeschool Co-op
Rent to a Homeschool Co-op for Special Events
Rent to a Homeschool Co-op for Play Days
Start a Church Ministry: Homeschool Co-op
Host a Weekly or Monthly Sports Day
Host a Weekly or Monthly Mom’s Morning Out
Host a Weekly or Monthly Homeschool Get-Together
Host a Monthly Homeschool Speaker or Video
Provide Babysitting for Ladies Bibles Studies
- Littles
- Study Hall
- Game Room for Older Kids
Provide Internships for Homeschool Teens
- Office Work
- Missions Projects
- Sound Team/Tech/Powerpoint
- Website
- Visitattion
- Worship Team
- Sunday School
- Grounds/Building Maintenance & Repair
Provide Educational Workshops & Seminars
Provide a Lending Library
- Classic Literature
- Living Books
- Biographies (especially of Christian heroes!)
- Homeschool Curriculum
- Wholesome Family Movies
- Dvd series
Host a Homeschool Graduation Ceremony
Let Retirees Serve as Teachers in Co-op
Let Retirees Serve Giving Lessons
- Instrument
- Singing
- Choir
- Marksmanship
- Cooking
- Baking
- Knitting/Crochet
- Quilting
- Car Maintenance
Let Retirees Serve as Tutors
Host a History Party
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Resources
How-to-Homeschool Books if you want to learn more about homeschooling or plan to homeschool 😊
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The following books give detailed instructions so you can have your own History Parties.
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These are just a few of our many resources that work well for all ages together!
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