1. Christian Reformed World Missions Helping Christian Reformed Churches to fulfill the Great Commission Global Update March 2009

2. One way CRWM carries out its vision is through the promotion of Christian education globally

4. In Nigeria, missionaries are helping teachers explore what it means to teach in a Christian school

6. These teachers are eager for training in the area of Biblical integration in their schools

8. One person commented on the need for a new focus on education in Nigeria: “Education not in terms of a child to learn math or learn history but to use our institutions to truly form minds and raise leaders, men and women of character filled with passion and love…You are helping teachers in West Africa find this lost path...”

9. In other parts of West Africa, CRWM is developing a plan for Christian teacher education, in collaboration with the Kuyers Institute of Calvin College

11. In Asia, missionaries coach teachers to help their students understand and apply a Biblical perspective

13. In Nicaragua, the Nehemiah Center has implemented a program of teacher training for Christian schools throughout the country

15. In the last year, more than 5,000 teachers have participated in these training events

17. One principal noted how teachers have benefited: “The teachers have been encouraged to try new methods in the classroom; they are happier and integrating the Bible more into each area of the curriculum.”

18. In North America, CRWM continues to facilitate and encourage the development of partnerships between Christian schools in NA and in other countries for mutual learning

20. CRWM also supports 50 CRCNA members who teach in Christian schools worldwide

22. Through these and other programs, CRWM promotes Christian Education globally

24. Thank you for your support of Christian Education through Christian Reformed World Missions. Visit www.crwm.org

25. Christian Reformed World Missions Helping Christian Reformed Churches to fulfill the Great Commission “We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power and the wonders he has done.” Psalm 78:4b