August 27 Head of School Weekly Update

Dear BACS Family,

In Dr. Roger Erdvig’s book Beyond Biblical Integration, he paints a picture of what it looks like for a school to truly immerse students in a biblical worldview. Spoiler alert: it’s about much more than Bible class, although Bible instruction is certainly an important part of it.

Biblical worldview formation should extend from the classroom and lunchroom to the band hall and athletic fields. It can be reflected in bulletin boards and hallway displays that point students toward their Creator. It can be heard in praise and worship music across campus and seen as faculty and staff greet students with genuine joy. Ultimately, the way a Christian school community learns, competes, performs, serves, and interacts with one another should bring glory to God.

Dr. Erdvig writes that learning is not simply about students becoming their best selves or building impressive academic resumes. Rather, it is about developing the skills, knowledge, and character needed to effectively serve others for the glory of God. He also emphasizes the important role of families, where parents understand the philosophy of Christian education and are equipped by the school to continue spiritual conversations at home. That is one of the reasons opportunities such as our Kingdom Education Seminars and Home Connections resources matter.

Over the first 12 days of school, I’ve seen some simple but meaningful examples of this kind of formation taking place at BACS.

I’ve watched elementary students hold doors for one another as they enter the building. On the surface, that may not seem significant, but those small gestures are helping develop habits of serving others and taking responsibility. After Jr. High lunch, I’ve seen students stay behind to make sure their space was clean before leaving; an everyday example of stewardship. I’ve seen high school students take the initiative to begin a student-led Bible study. And throughout our campus, faculty and staff are gathering together in the mornings to pray over their students and the day ahead.

None of these things are flashy. They probably won’t make a highlight reel or social media post. But they matter.

We will always look for ways to improve our practices and create an even better environment for our students. At the same time, I don’t want us to overlook the small, daily evidence of what we are ultimately trying to accomplish. Christian education is not simply about what our students know when they leave BACS. It is also about who they are becoming and how they learn to use what God has given them to serve others and glorify Him.

That kind of formation happens one lesson, one conversation, one prayer, and sometimes one held door at a time.

It’s a great day to be a Bronco!