Rethinking Sustainability

In the third chapter of Rethinking sustainability: A strategic financial model for Christian schools, Dr. Pue clearly conveys the importance of maintaining Biblical principles in the Christian school ministry. This kind of approach it is fundamental for the glorification ofour God through a fruitful educational ministry; Dr. Pue states: “You cannot violate God’s principles in pursuit of God’s purposes and expect God to bless you” (Kindle Loc.567). This simple matter of fact which is so obviously true, it is disregarded so often and neglected so foolishly that the results cannot be other than sad and frightening. Dr. Pue calls for a relentless adherence toward Biblical principles in a Christian school ministry; he lists seven of these principles in the chapter that we are analyzing. These seven principles are: careful consideration of all costs, appreciation of personnelworth, non-judgmental behavior toward teachers that leave to meet their family needs, keeping the promises, instruction toward the healthy for support, present with accuracy, and to be reminded of the poor. Dr. Pue insists that adherence with
529). We are also reminded that as Christian students, teachers, and administrators we are called present accurately, align our words with our actions, and to keep our promises (Kindle Loc. 558, 593). Dr. Pue insists that we ought to encourage the wealthy to see the investment in our schools not only as a duty but also as a privilege (Kindle Loc. 619). We are urged to help the poor who desire, but cannot afford education; for this reason Dr. Pue appeals that we ought to “make our case to the right people in a compelling way” (Kindle Loc.