Both Marion and Williams say their churches haven’t abandoned local public schools as they’ve built Christian schools. Williams notes that the church has volunteers serving in a variety of public school roles and participates in the “BackSnack” program, which fills backpacks with food for public school children in the Kansas City area.
Likewise, Marion’s church has a strong commitment to be an effective partner with local public schools.
“You better be intentional,” Marion said. “If a church wants to do this, they have to be intentional about being a champion at the local schools. I’m grateful we’re able to provide a Christian school option for families who want it. But please hear me: I love our public school teachers. I love the work they do. I believe in our public schools. I’m friends with our school superintendent, and I believe in him. And the schools know if they ever need anything, they call on us.”
Churches like Fellowship and FBC Covington are showing school engagement doesn’t need to be an either/or proposition. Instead of abandoning public schools, many churches are starting new schools while deepening their relationships with local public schools—volunteering, serving, and supporting families on both fronts.
“Instead of abandoning public schools, many churches are starting new schools while deepening their relationships with local public schools—volunteering, serving, and supporting families on both fronts.” — @TobinPerry https://t.co/GaxcHU7AHo
— Lifeway Research (@LifewayResearch) March 31, 2025
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