I am currently doing research to support a growing awareness of, and inspire a celebration of, the historical process known as the Protestant Reformation, and the benefits which Evangelical Bible-believing Christians still derive from it.
As a Christian educator, my goals would be:
1) Locate those Christian schools (CSI, ACSI, & Classical Christian Schools) which already celebrate the 1517 event of Luther's first break with Catholic tradition, in his famous posting of the 95 Theses on the door of the church in Wittenberg, Germany. I will start with my home state of Washington.
2) Research existing resources on the Web to find what has already been developed that Christian schools could use. What is missing? What will need to be developed?
3) Look into ways to build a network of Reformation-minded educators who would help me to launch an effort to promote the celebration of Reformation Day in 2015, 2016, and especially in 2017, the 500th anniversary of Luther's brave first step. I envision this happening in all 50 states, all 10 Canadian provinces, and territories of both countries. Who knows? If momentum grows, it would be great to link up with Christian Schools around the world. But it's got to start small. My goal would be to identify 3 educators by Thanksgiving, and 10 by Christmas. I'd like to mobilize the schools in Washington state by Reformation Day 2015.
4) Reflect on the future years... 1517 was only the first step. Surely Luther's courageous "Here I Stand" speech before the Emperor and papal representative at Worms, Germany in 1521 was an even more clear break with Rome. What do I want to encourage people towards? The Five Solas are positive statements of what we want to be: Semper Reformata... Always Reforming.
5) Build better friendships with my Catholic friends & neighbors, maintaining a charitable attitude toward individuals while sticking to a thoroughly unashamed Protestant identity which exalts the Good News of the gospel & salvation in Jesus Christ.
Here's some links to understand why I'm passionate about teaching this to the next generation:
Ignorance about Church History is Not Good
A Fun Cartoon About it
Links for Good Resources:
http://www.lovetolearnplace.com/SpecialDays/Reformation/activities.html
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