MindShift - Softcover

Lynn E. Swaner; Dan Beerens; And Erik Ellefsen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1583315594 ISBN 13: 9781583315590

Publisher: Association of Christian Schools International, 2019

Synopsis

Christian education needs a mindshift. Research demonstrates that Christian education has a positive impact on student outcomes like purpose-driven career choices, community-mindedness, and stronger religious affiliation and practice. While Christian education makes a difference, it's facing significant threats. This book shares insights from over 60 leading educators on how schools can provide a deeper and more authentic Christian education, share stories of love and hope with their neighbors, and catalyze the growth of the church and the Kingdom.

About this title

About the Author:

Lynn E. Swaner is the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), where she leads initiatives to address compelling questions and challenges facing Christian education. Dan Beerens is an educational consultant, author, international speaker, and educational leader. Erik Ellefsen has served in education for 21 years as a teacher, coach, consultant, Grievance Chairman for the American Federation of Teachers, Dean of Academics at Boston Trinity Academy, and as Principal at Chicago Christian High School.

Review:

The volume challenges the Christian education industry with a radical- at the root- set on new ideas. In the last century Christian education chose largely to withdraw from the challenges posed by modernity. I suspect that a very strong dose of collective courage will be required to meet the fresh challenges of post-modernity. MindShift will build out courage. --Dr. Charles Phillips, Executive Director, The Christian Education Charitable Trust, The Robert L. and Kathrina H. Maclellan Foundation

The book tells the stories of schools that are creative and innovative- stories told by thought leaders in Christian education about schools that are fashioning sacred places to equip students to be college-ready, career-ready- and most importantly, Kingdom-ready. --Dr. Timothy Van Soelen, Executive Director, The Center for the Advancement of Christian Education

This book offers hopeful, illustrative, realistic pathways for reframing our practices and reviving our schools. More than merely inspire, MindShift gives traction to our hope. The bold stories from Christian teachers, learners, leaders, and schools from around the globe scratch the itch for schools that transform lives. if you hunger and thirst for more authenticity, better engagement, and deeper learning in our schools, read this book. MindShift rekindles the joy of our profession and, put into practice, will reawaken your school. --Dr. Gary B. Arnold, President, Council for American Private Education; President, Little Rock Christian Academy

About this edition

• Publisher: Association of Christian Schools International
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1583315594
• ISBN 13: 9781583315590
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288
• Editor: Lynn E. Swaner, Dan Beerens, Erik Ellefsen
• Illustrator: Vincent Yorke