Church and School

Churches used to be at the centre of the community, but it is often the local school that now fulfils this function as most families in the area have some link with it.  Schools and colleges are also the places where children and young people are to be found for much of the week, whereas the number coming into our churches regularly has generally diminished.

Click on the video to hear Baptist Union General Secretary, Jonathan Edwards, encouraging churches to support their local school.
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The Baptist Union’s Education Working Group has developed a number of resources to help churches to support their local school or college.  The series of ‘Church and School’ Mission Files offers guidance for good practice, helpful resources, and stories to inspire and encourage you.  Use the links above to access these Mission Files.

The Lighthouse Group The Lighthouse Group (TLG) is a Christian charity that seeks to empower and equip the local church to transform the lives of young people who are struggling in education.  TLG Education Centres are church-owned and run schools where secondary school children facing exclusion can come to continue their education.  Early Intervention Centres are where church-based volunteer behaviour coaches go into local primary schools to mentor children struggling with behavioural, educational, social or emotion difficulties.  TLG wants to see the local church become the first port of call for a young person in crisis.

Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it on 01274 900 385 or visit The Lighthouse Group website for more information.

Free Church Education Committee

This committee draws together representatives from the member denominations and from specific areas of education, such as higher and further education.  For the latest newsletter from the FCEC, click here:  FCEC Newsletter