Schools supporting the work of churches

The partnership between a school and a church is most effective if it is a two-way exchange. There are many ways in which your school can draw on the resources of a church. But your school also has a lot to offer back to the church in exchange. Some churches actually meet in a local school rather than having their own building. Get your school staff to list ideas of ways you could support a church and then discuss with a local church leader. Many schools have buildings, outdoor spaces and equipment of which churches could make good use. School teachers' expertise in teaching and learning could be of great benefit to those who lead groups within the church community, so you could offer to run some training sessions for church group leaders.

Working in partnership with churches