The vision for Local Christian Hubs is rooted in our commitment to education that is deeply shaped by a Christian ethos and a recognition that the future of education is evolving. We believe it’s time to reimagine the educational landscape and We see Christian hubs as lighthouses in cities.
Immanuel Online School (IOS) already offers a robust, comprehensive curriculum and a thriving online community. Hubs can be dynamic centers of learning and connection or simply places where Christian families and youth can socialise. Hubs can also serve as bridges—bringing together the flexibility of online education with the richness of in-person relationships. In some cases, they can even provide a fully integrated educational experience, grounded in Christian principles, that nurtures the whole child—academically, socially, and spiritually.(e.g a Christian Learning Centre)
There are three ways in which a Hub (not including existing Christian schools) could work:
1. Informal Local Christian Hub: If you feel God calling you to start a local hub, it could be as straightforward as creating a Facebook group and inviting others to join. Many hubs begin with something as simple as connecting Christian families and young people in the area through activities like pizza nights, board games, or study meet-ups. Who knows where God might lead you from there?
In each case the hub itself is locally run and independent of Immanuel Online School.
You may also have a hub that is just seeking to connect Christian families (not specific to home education). We would be pleased to promote this for you.
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Click here to see examples with fees and how we could support you as a local hub or Christian school
1. Integration of Christian Values: IOS Hubs would be committed to Bible-based Christian values in every facet of education. Through the curriculum, interactions, and community events, students will have the opportunity to grow spiritually alongside their academic endeavours.
2. Financial Sustainability: The IOS Hub model is designed with financial sustainability in mind for hub co-ordinators. We have a number of ideas and a resource package that can assist with this. Some hubs run on a volunteer and informal basis and do not charge fees.
3. Diverse Models:Hubs offer flexibility in their organisational models. From cooperative arrangements with local educational institutions to independent operations, there are various approaches to suit different contexts and preferences.
4. Global Reach: The Hubs initiative is not limited to the UK. Hubs could be located anywhere, facilitating quality education and community engagement rooted in Christian values in a range of different locations.
With Hubs, we're not just creating learning spaces; we're looking to nurture communities, foster personal growth and inspire a new generation of lifelong learners grounded in the Christian faith.
There are a number of individuals currently setting up local hubs. If you think this is something you would be interested in pioneering in your local area please do get in touch and we can connect you with others that have a similar vision.
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