Ukraine Outreach

John & Elaine DeJager

Partners In Learning Across Cultures

2065 Treeridge Drive

Grand Rapids, MI 49508

e-mail: jadj@iserv.net

www.partnersinlearning.org

God's Vision:

God envisions more young people entering adulthood already living the Biblical world-view that every square meter/inch of this earth belongs to Him.  They love him and obediently dedicate their lives to care for His world.

Partners for Learning Across Cultures (PLAC) embraces that vision. It is an international, non-denominational, evangelical ministry.

PLAC's Mission:

Lead in helping to develop excellent Christian schooling around the world, reflecting excellence in schooling that integrates the Biblical worldview into all subject matter and school activity, school management, teaching and learning (classroom) practice, etc.

Opportunities:

bullet Pray for children around the world as they learn to know God, better understand His world, and love Him through engaging in obedient service.
bullet Pray for under-served millions of children and families around the world who desperately want the opportunity to attend a Christ-centered school.
bullet Help strengthen under-served, developing Christian schools become excellent schools.
bullet Support God's mission to bring His love and grace to millions of children around the world through Christian schooling.
bullet Make a tax-deductible contribution to help build Christian schools around the world.

 Ministry Services:

bullet Consultation for effective Christian schooling
bullet Facilities development
bullet Professional development of Christian teachers and administrators
bullet Culturally appropriate educational materials
bullet School to school partnerships
bullet Networking with like-minded organizations and services
bullet Help develop locally sustainable Christian schools
bullet Facilitate the implementation of wireless technology in schools and classrooms

Ministry Principles:

bullet Biblically based formal schooling
bullet Academically excellent teaching and learning within the framework of respect for each child's dignity, skills, and abilities
bullet Locally owned, promoted, and directed schools
bullet Affirmed unity in each child as created in God's image
bullet Partnering to realize God's global mission of evangelism, discipleship, and leadership through Christian schooling.