17 Ways Churches Can Support Homeschooling

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!     Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere!   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 Servce as Teachers in Co-op Let Retirees Servce Giving Lessons * Instrument * Singing * Choir * Marksmanship * Cooking * Baking * Knitting/Crochet * Quilting * Car Maintenance Let Retirees Servce as Tutors Host a History Party Sign up for our Newsletter Sign up for our newsletter and get your copy of 100 Homeschool Hacks. You can sign up here.