A Nazarene support network providing fellowship, discipleship, and resources that strengthen educational ministries

Rev. Jan Wilton, Public School and Homeschool Representative

Teachers may want to reach the hearts of their students, but how do they do that? What is the reason behind the child’s behavior? What is the real issue? It is easy to think they just want to be that way. Are there family problems? Are they abused? Are they hungry due to poverty? Has someone bullied the child? One or more of these may be the heart of the problem. Read more

Marilyn J. Dominick, Public-School Representative

Our pupils come from many diverse backgrounds, and they have learned many things already. Some of those things are positive and some are negative. Some students come from nurturing homes where respect is taught and practiced. Others have no structure outside of school. Some students have difficulty surviving and may fight for even the necessities of life. We want the students to walk into school every day ready to learn and even to be excited by the potential each day holds. Read more

Lindsay Parson, Homeschool Representative

As the apostle Paul shared with the Philippian church, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again; Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4, NIV). Our Lord has done and continues to do great things for us and through us. He waits for us to turn to him in all things. Yes, even the start of a new year!          Read more

Wes Eby, Former NEW Council Representative

School classes have started or are starting again soon in some form, depending on location and the policies established by the local or state governments. One major issue is how to have a great start by being in control. Let me share the “AWE Way” from my own teaching experiences, which were Amazing, Wondrous, Exceptional. Read more

Henry Sweeney, Christian School Representative

When asked what their favorite summer break activities are, teachers from North County Christian School in St. Louis, Missouri, provided the following responses. Read more

Beula Postlewait, Communications Representative

The Lord used the story from Chapter 2 of Daniel to remind me about the power of prayer. Daniel was a Babylonian captive from Judah and a faithful servant of God. Because of his knowledge and wisdom, he also served the Babylonian king.
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