hlee Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Thanks to everyone who gave great input into the problems with Jones's perspective about homeschooling and how it runs counter to the missional life (see his post here: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/tonyjones/2012/09/07/death-to-homeschooling/) I was asked to write a brief response for the Jesus Creed blog, which I did. It doesn't nearly capture the richness of all the input you all gave, but hopefully it will help further the conversation and point out some problems in Jones's original post. Here is mine if you're interested: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/jesuscreed/2012/09/17/homeschooled-and-missional-absolutely/#comments Best, Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 very good :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnmusic Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 well done :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 That was a great rebuttal, and you have a gorgeous family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 That was a great rebuttal, and you have a gorgeous family! :iagree: and I LOVED this comment (number eight): Was the 3 years that Jesus spent discipling the Twelve anti-missional? There is a time of training in every person’s walk. To say this crucial time of training (and maybe even separation) is completely anti-missional would be false. It’s like saying that boot-camp is unnecessary or even anti-military. I think it is important to point out that being discipled and developing purpose and strategy WITH THE GOAL of being missional is never anti-missional. Yes, a 5-year-old Christian child can shine a light in a dark place – but are they really prepared for that? That’s up to the parents. I would argue that a family who purposes to homeschool can ultimately be more missionally focused for a greater impact than those in public school who cannot invest in and disciple their children as often since 8-9 hours a day is spent being ‘discipled’ by someone else. Disciples BECOME missional – but usually after training. Some children may need more time than others. Yes, I was homeschooled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 excellent response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFM Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 :iagree: and I LOVED this comment (number eight): Was the 3 years that Jesus spent discipling the Twelve anti-missional? There is a time of training in every person’s walk. To say this crucial time of training (and maybe even separation) is completely anti-missional would be false. It’s like saying that boot-camp is unnecessary or even anti-military. I think it is important to point out that being discipled and developing purpose and strategy WITH THE GOAL of being missional is never anti-missional. Yes, a 5-year-old Christian child can shine a light in a dark place – but are they really prepared for that? That’s up to the parents. I would argue that a family who purposes to homeschool can ultimately be more missionally focused for a greater impact than those in public school who cannot invest in and disciple their children as often since 8-9 hours a day is spent being ‘discipled’ by someone else. Disciples BECOME missional – but usually after training. Some children may need more time than others. Yes, I was homeschooled. :iagree: and I, too, was homeschooled for 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 A+ Helen! Thank you for sharing! Warm Regards, Kathy :001_smile::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlee Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thank you all for the supportive words! It's always a big nervewracking to put one's thoughts out there for the world to see. =) Appreciate your taking the time to check out the post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinannie Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Your response was good. His blog post was ridiculous. Basing your Christian argument on Dewey? Spare me! It just goes to show that anyone can write anything without doing ample research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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