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For the school to serve as a place of discipleship, it
must create an interlocking web of mentorship un-
der the active leadership of the pastor or chaplain.
The principal mentors teachers and provides them
opportunities to grow in faith; teachers witness to
and support fellow teachers; teachers form their
students and invite them to continue growing in
their faith; and students striving to live as disciples
provide a crucial witness to other students. It is
important both in and out of the classroom to have
discussions about faith, including providing oppor-
tunities for small group discussions and disciple-
ship groups. Teachers provide a primary witness for
discipleship in the school through their instruction,
Christian discipline, prayer, relationship, and con-
versation. In addition, discipleship groups would
provide additional time for a mentor to talk about
