1. Christian Education Now More Than Ever Dr. Ellen Black

2. Pain In a rapidly changing world with Christian values overtly mocked and marginalized, God has called us to raise a generation that knows Him. The challenge and the call must be imprinted in our hearts. May you be encouraged that your life is a sacrifice that changes the future. Suffering Suffering –Give our lives –We are part of a great story. Truth of Jesus touch the culture God entrusts children to our care. God entrusts children to our care. His grace is sufficient – 2 Cor 12 His grace is sufficient – 2 Cor 12 …May it go well with our soul …May it go well with our soul

3. Next Generation depends on us. “ Though you walk through the fire you won’t be burned.” “When the waves crash you won’t be drowned.” Hosea 4:6 – Destroyed for a lack of knowledge. Because you have forgotten me, I will forget your children. Hosea 4:6 – Destroyed for a lack of knowledge. Because you have forgotten me, I will forget your children. There arose a generation who knew not God. There arose a generation who knew not God. Daniel – God gave them a knowledge of the truth Daniel – God gave them a knowledge of the truth

4. Knowledge & wisdom come from God. 2 Tim 3:7 always learning but never coming to a knowledge of truth 2 Tim 3:7 always learning but never coming to a knowledge of truth Col 2:7-8 … See to it that no one takes you captive by human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. Col 2:7-8 … See to it that no one takes you captive by human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.