In Part 1, we explored the difference between being a welcoming school and creating a community where everyone genuinely belongs. We considered how biblical hospitality calls us to notice those who may be excluded and to ask difficult questions about the culture and systems we create. But what do these intentions look like in everyday school life? Radical hospitality is … Read More
Hospitality and Radical Welcome: From Opening Our Doors to Changing the Room (Part I)
Is being a welcoming school enough? When I trained as a headteacher (principal) nearly 20 years ago, I was challenged to consider the following: “Imagine a child walking through your school’s gates for the very first time.” This thought-provoking question must stand at the heart of a Christian leader’s actions. Perhaps the child is nervous, holding tightly to their parent’s … Read More
Above All Else: Love Expressed Through Hospitality
The power of hospitality is that it shows dignity to each and every person. It’s an acknowledgement that they are worth acknowledging.
Learning Civics and Christian Hospitality: A Better Way
The free civics education resources goal is to have students cultivate their habits of generosity, hospitality, and love for one’s neighbor.