• Building Strong Foundations for Lutheran Education with Dr. Thomas Wrege

  • Nov 22 2024
  • Length: 48 mins
  • Podcast

Building Strong Foundations for Lutheran Education with Dr. Thomas Wrege

  • Summary

  • Unlock the transformative power of Lutheran education with insights from Dr. Thomas Wrege, who shares his extensive knowledge and experience in this episode. Discover how Lutheran schools approach education as a mission field, welcoming diverse families and teaching the Bible in a distinctively Lutheran way. Explore the challenges and joys of reaching out to unchurched families and fostering faith formation among students, while also addressing the decline in Lutheran students attending confirmation classes.

    Embark on a journey to understand the Lutheran Religion Standards Project, launched in 2023, which aims to integrate faith and education by creating cohesive standards for Lutheran schools. We'll discuss the collaborative efforts with organizations like Concordia Publishing House to align curriculum with core religious principles, strengthening Lutheran identity in education. This grassroots initiative demonstrates the power of collective effort to inspire widespread change, with potential expansions into other core subjects.

    Support Lutheran educational leaders with innovative strategies from DAST Consulting, ensuring schools access lesser-known funding opportunities and maintain a healthy work-life balance for educators. Highlighting programs like SLED and Van Lunen fellowships, we discuss the importance of continual learning and development among administrators. We'll also touch on holistic health, church unity, and the Unite Leadership Collective's mission to empower Lutheran leaders through collaboration, ensuring a bright future for Lutheran education.

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