And, to them, this event clearly validated Elisha's position as God's prophet. In this act, Elisha had established a benchmark for his future ministry. What the great prophet Elijah imparted to Elisha was more than a knowledge of God. Pastor, God has placed within your care the sons and daughters of the prophets. Impart the vision for the lost that God has given you as well.
Christian education is more than the transmission of knowledge.
If we, as pastors, fail to emphasize the spiritual in our Learning Centers, then these educational environments will become as sterile, secular, and lacking in the power of God as any to be found in academia today. In that case, we will have failed to equip our children with a vital faith in God and with His Word, both of which are essential to their success in life. To do so, we must purposely, diligently, and consistently promote the spiritual above all else. The beginning of a new school year is the best time to establish the spiritual expectations for your school ministry. As pastor of the school ministry, determine what spiritual principles and activities God wants to incorporate into the ministry He has given you.