We feel an obligation to avoid legalism in our study of the Bible and in our daily procedures, as it would defeat the goal of training the heart of each child. For the same reason, we also desire to avoid an educational approach that simply indoctrinates students without engaging their thought. We feel the most effective way to accomplish the goal of heart training is through teaching that presents all information in all subjects in the light of Christ. Because all truth comes from God, all learning relates back to Him. Students at NorthBay are taught that what is learned in one class relates to what is learned in another, and that all of it can best be understood by applying a biblical worldview. Proverbs 1:7 – The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge…
Growing Kids God’s Way/Parenting from the Tree of Life is a parenting course that emphasizes the importance of healthy husband/wife and parent/child relationships. It also teaches families to train the hearts of their children, instilling in them a desire to be guided by the authority of God’s word and the Holy Spirit. Since NorthBay began, the Growing Kids God’s Way class has blessed families in many ways and blessed the NorthBay community by establishing the common standard we are all working toward together.
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