By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Articulate the role of prayer and spiritual formation within Christian education and their school’s mission and vision.
- Lead prayer with confidence and intentionality, using developmentally appropriate practices for students across grade levels.
- Integrate spiritual formation into daily school life, including classrooms, assemblies, staff gatherings, and community events.
- Model Christ-centered leadership through personal spiritual disciplines, humility, and authenticity.
- Create inclusive, respectful prayer practices that invite participation while honoring individual spiritual journeys.
- Reflect on personal spiritual leadership and develop a plan for ongoing growth in leading prayer and faith formation.
This course is intentionally aligned with widely recognized principles found across Christian school leadership frameworks, including:
Mission & Faith Integration
Reinforces the central role of prayer and spiritual formation in advancing a school’s Christ-centered mission and identity.
Spiritual Leadership & Formation
Supports educators and leaders in nurturing their own faith while guiding students and staff in spiritual growth and discipleship.
Relational & Servant Leadership
Emphasizes leading prayer with humility, care, and respect, reflecting Christ’s model of servant leadership.
Community & Culture Building
Encourages the development of school-wide practices that strengthen spiritual community and shared faith experiences.
Ethical & Reflective Practice
Invites educators to engage in ongoing reflection, integrity, and accountability as spiritual leaders within Christian schools.
