What type of school do you work at? Public? Private? Homeschooling CoOp? How do you feel that impacts you as an educator and as a Christian, and the roles you can/cannot/do/do not play in the classroom?

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I work in a public school. I have praying co workers with me. We know what our duties are, and we follow along, but we know some of the things presented to us, are not christ centered.

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Thank you for sharing. So, how then do you reconcile this with your faith? I teach in public schools as well, but I'm becoming more and more concerned about its impact on my primary calling to the Gospel.
The way we do our jobs will always be influenced by our worldview as humans, and while I understand my limitations according to what the school system has laid before me, I'm seeing some things coming that I cannot ignore or implement in good conscience. I'm concerned, and curious as to how other Christians are dealing with this as well.

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Public adult school-more opportunity to have great, honest conversations with staff and students. God is so good and He wants to hear from us-just think, the creator of everything has time to listen to us! and He cares! May be leaving due to vax mandates-please pray that the Lord would give me wisdom and guide me on the next steps.

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Glad to hear you feel your faith has such a positive impact in your position. Sometimes a sincere heart and open ear are exactly what people need, and the people of God are called to build the Kingdom - sometimes in exactly these moments of compassion and honest communication.
Definitely praying for you. This is a hard season, but God is good and He always provides. Keep the faith!

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