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“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.”Proverbs 1:7. “In the highest sense the work of education and the work of redemption are one, for in education, as in redemption, ‘other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.’”Education, p. 30. “To bring man back into harmony with God, so to elevate and ennoble his moral nature that he may again reflect the image of the Creator, is the great purpose of all the education and discipline of life.”Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, p. 49. The Lord has the purpose of educating His people in the principles of heaven through specific institutes that teach the truth, that prepare and educate ministers for heaven, to lead souls to the feet of Jesus, for the Holy Scriptures tell us:“And the Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come’. And let him that heareth say, ‘Come’. Revelation 22:17. Heaven invites humanity, and the Church does this too, for it is the color-sergeant of the message of salvation:“…the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. ”1 Timothy 3:15.Since the divine object is that the church converts in an educative agent among its members, and among the inhabitants of this world, institutions should be founded so it can accomplish this work. We will present some institutions in a panoramic, worldwide view. Home Schools “The home is the child's first school… Parents are to seek God earnestly and obey Him implicitly, and they are to require obedience from their children… and then secure their future safety by sending them to [church] school and Sabbath school. ”This Day With God, p. 293.
Church Schools “Establish church schools. Give your children the word of God as the foundation of all their education.This is full of beautiful lessons, and if pupils make it their study in the primary grade below, they will be prepared for the higher grade above. ”Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6, p. 195.
Cooking Schools “Good service can be done by teaching the people how to prepare healthful food. This line of work is as essential as any that can be taken up. More cooking schools should be established, and some should labor from house to house, giving instruction in the art of cooking wholesome foods. ”(Review and Herald, June 6, 1912).Messages to Young People, p. 218.
Health Schools “Christ, the great Medical Missionary, is our example.Of Him it is written that He "went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. "Matthew 4:23. He healed the sick and preached the gospel. In His service, healing and teaching were linked closely together. Today they are not to be separated. ”Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, pp. 170, 171.
School for Workers “Every church should be a training school for Christian workers. Its members should be taught how to give Bible readings, how to conduct and teach Sabbath-school classes, how best to help the poor and to care for the sick, how to work for the unconverted. There should be schools of health, cooking schools, and classes in various lines of Christian help work.There should not only be teaching, but actual work under experienced instructors. ”The Ministry of Healing, p. 149.
Editorial Schools “There is much to be done in the way of establishing centers for our work in new fields. Missionary printing offices should be established in many places. In connection with our mission schools there should be facilities for printing and for training workers in this line. Where there are in training persons of various nationalities, speaking different languages, each should learn to print in his own tongue, also to translate into that tongue from the English. And while he is learning English, he should be teaching his language to such English-speaking students as may need to acquire it. Thus some of the foreign-born students might defray the expense of their education, and workers might be prepared to give valuable help in missionary enterprises. ”Testimonies for the Church, vol. 7, p. 169.
Kindergartens The world is doing a great work for the children through kindergartens. In places where they have institutions, and both parents are employed, they would gladly send children to a kindergarten. I have been convinced that in many of our churches a kindergarten properly conducted for a few hours a day, would be a great blessing. ”Selected Messages, book 3, p. 223.
Orphanages “The design of an orphans' home should be not merely to provide the children with food and clothing, but to place them under the care of Christian teachers who will educate them in the knowledge of God and His Son. Those who work in this line should be men and women who are largehearted and inspired with enthusiasm at the cross of Calvary. They should be men and women who are cultured and self-sacrificing, who will work as Christ worked, for the cause of God and the cause of humanity. ”Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6, p. 287.
children’s Missionary Training “The management and instruction of children is the noblest missionary work that any man or woman can under take. By the proper use of objects the lessons should be made very plain, that their minds may be led from nature up to nature's God. We must have in our schools those who possess the tact and skill to carry forward this line of work, thus sowing seeds of truth. The great day of God alone can reveal the good this work will do. ”Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6, p. 205.
Primary Schools “We should have primary schools in different localities to prepare the youth for our higher schools. ”Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, p. 299.
Intermediate Schools “But here is a work that must be done for the families, and for the children that are as old as seven years and eight years and nine years. We should have a lower department, that is a second department, where these children could be instructed. They will learn in school that which they frequently do not learn out of school, except by association. ”Selected Messages, book 3, p. 216.
Secondary Schools “It is important that we should have intermediate schools and academies. To us has been committed a great work--the work of proclaiming the third angel's message to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.”Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, p. 209.
Sabbath School “I feel a deep interest in our Sabbath schools throughout the land, because I believe them to be instrumentalities of God for the education of our youth in the truths of the Bible. Constant efforts should be made by both parents and teachers to interest the youth in matters of eternal importance. ”Counsels on Sabbath School Work, p. 10.
Missionary Boarding School “Our school homes have been established that our youth may not be left to drift hither and thither, and be exposed to the evil influences which everywhere abound; but that, as far as possible, a home atmosphere may be provided that they may be preserved from temptations to immorality and be led to Jesus. The family of heaven represents that which the family on earth should be; and our school homes, where are gathered youth who are seeking a preparation for the service of God, should approach as nearly as possible to the divine model. ”Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6, p. 168.
Colporteur School “I have had special light in regard to the canvassing work, and the impression and burden does not leave me. This work is a means of education. It is an excellent school for those who are qualifying themselves to enter the ministry. Those who take up this work as they should place themselves where they learn of Christ and follow His example. Angels are commissioned to go forth with those who take up this work in true humility. (Manuscript 26, 1901). ”Colporteur Ministry, pp. 31, 32.
Trade School “The work should have a definite aim and should be thorough. While every person needs some knowledge of different handicrafts, it is indispensable that he become proficient in at least one. Every youth, on leaving school, should have acquired a knowledge of some trade or occupation by which, if need be, he may earn a livelihood.”Education, p. 218. 1st Photo: A tailor school in India, Asia. Formation of Foreign Missions “Time is short. Workers for Christ are needed everywhere. There should be one hundred earnest, faithful laborers in home and foreign mission fields where now there is one. The highways and the byways are yet unworked. Urgent inducements should be held out to those who ought now to be engaged in missionary work for the Master. ”Fundamentals of Christian Education, p. 488. 1st Photo: Seminar for Foreign Fields in Ecuador, South America. Vocal and Instrumental Teaching “I am glad that a musical element has been brought into the… school. In every school, instruction in singing is greatly needed. There should be much more interest in voice culture than is now generally manifested. Students who have learned to sing sweet gospel songs with melody and distinctness, can do much good as singing evangelists. They will find many opportunities to use the talent that God has given them, carrying melody and sunshine into many lonely places darkened by sin and sorrow and affliction, singing to those who seldom have church privileges. (RH Aug. 27, 1903).”The Voice in Speech and Song, p. 414. 1st Photo: A chorus in Congo, Africa. “We must educate, educate, educate, pleasantly and intelligently. We must preach the truth, pray the truth, and live the truth, bringing it with its gracious, health-giving influences within the reach of those who know it not. ”Medical Ministry, p. 262.
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Training young missionaries in South America.
