Here s how some do it. They talk together and agree on how the message of God s care for children and families is articulated and made evident through their shared ministry. They are clear on the respective roles each plays to accomplish the mission. They pray together publicly and privately for each other, for the children, families and staff. This happens at staff meetings, chapel services, Christian education Rally Days, gathering with parents.
Similar requests flow to the pastor from the director.
Every Lutheran center and school needs to be clear on how it addresses the issue of the spiritual formation of the children in their care. The extent and methodologies vary greatly and range from detailed scope and sequence charts of a formal religion curriculum to something much less structured. Most of our schools and centers see evangelistic outreach to unchurched families as one of their purposes. Interestingly, relationship seems to precede theology. In other words, new members are attracted to the congregation and its message because of the relationship and trust they feel for the school staff.