Reasons to Keep Your Small Christian School in the City

Reasons to Keep Your Small Christian School in the City

1. Mission Field

• The city is full of families looking for hope, stability, and truth. Your school may be one of the few Christian education options available.

• It can serve as a light in a spiritually dark environment — a ministry, not just a school.

2. Access to Resources

• Libraries, museums, churches, guest speakers, parks, and support services are nearby.

• You may have better access to qualified part-time teachers or volunteers (e.g. for music, languages, etc.).

3. Reach and Growth Potential

• Even if you have only couple of students now, a city provides a larger potential base for future families.

• Word-of-mouth or church connections can help your school grow.

4. Support for Families

• Some parents may rely on the city’s infrastructure (transport, jobs, etc.). Your school’s location may be strategic for serving urban families who can’t homeschool or travel far.

5. Witness in Education

• Christian schools in cities push back against secularism in mainstream education.

• You’re planting seeds not just in students, but in the wider community.

💡 Questions to Pray & Reflect On

• Who are you called to serve?

• What vision has God given you for the future?

• What kind of environment will most bless your current students?

• Are your resources and energy better used in this city or elsewhere?

• Could the school thrive better as a home-based or church-based model for now?