School Ministries
About this Organization
Is Released Time Bible Education Legal?
Yes! Released Time principles protect the "free exercise of religion" under the 1st Amendment while guarding against government establishment of any religion. The basics of its legality are: Classes are held off school grounds, attendance is voluntary with written parental permission, no state resources (taxpayer funds) are used-Released Time is privately funded by churches, community organizations, or individuals.
School Ministries is the largest provider of Released Time Bible Education in the nation, uniquely equipped to start new programs and support existing ones with resources, encouragement, and training. The impact is eternal! Statistics show that about 25% of students in School Ministries programs choose to follow Jesus, and many reach out to their families, bringing them into church fellowship.
Why This Matters
With over 50 million children in U.S. public schools, many have never heard the Good News of Jesus. Our strategic plan to start 200 programs requires key staff, including a dedicated person for this task. These positions are urgently needed as requests for new programs grow.
Yes! Released Time principles protect the "free exercise of religion" under the 1st Amendment while guarding against government establishment of any religion. The basics of its legality are: Classes are held off school grounds, attendance is voluntary with written parental permission, no state resources (taxpayer funds) are used-Released Time is privately funded by churches, community organizations, or individuals.
School Ministries is the largest provider of Released Time Bible Education in the nation, uniquely equipped to start new programs and support existing ones with resources, encouragement, and training. The impact is eternal! Statistics show that about 25% of students in School Ministries programs choose to follow Jesus, and many reach out to their families, bringing them into church fellowship.
Why This Matters
With over 50 million children in U.S. public schools, many have never heard the Good News of Jesus. Our strategic plan to start 200 programs requires key staff, including a dedicated person for this task. These positions are urgently needed as requests for new programs grow.
