The TeachBeyond Way
We hold to a collection of characteristics and qualities called the “TeachBeyond Way” that influence our approach to the way we carry out our mission.
1. OUR CALLING TO “TRANSFORMATIONAL EDUCATION”
We are called to be Gospel-centered educators delivering transformational education services. Transformational education is the simple yet profound belief that children and adults can undergo redemptive, holistic transformation through the power of God’s Word and by His Holy Spirit active in people through education, making them increasingly like Christ in their world. We pursue heart-mind transformation which aligns with God the Creator’s design while trusting the Spirit for complete transformation into the image of Christ. We understand that the Spirit frequently uses excellent educational environments to transform individuals, which cascades to communities and beyond.
2. OUR COMMITMENT TO THE IDEA OF TEACHING BEYOND
We are called to be Gospel-centered educators delivering transformational education services. Transformational education is the simple yet profound belief that children and adults can undergo redemptive, holistic transformation through the power of God’s Word and by His Holy Spirit active in people through education, making them increasingly like Christ in their world. We pursue heart-mind transformation which aligns with God the Creator’s design while trusting the Spirit for complete transformation into the image of Christ. We understand that the Spirit frequently uses excellent educational environments to transform individuals, which cascades to communities and beyond.
2. OUR COMMITMENT TO THE IDEA OF TEACHING BEYOND
We are committed to teaching beyond one-dimensional, utilitarian forms of education to a comprehensive, holistic approach that fosters personal growth and enduring social benefit. The word “beyond” calls us to:
- Teaching with an attitude of teachability
- Teaching creatively in formal and informal settings
- Teaching for all nations
- Teaching contextually in local communities while always thinking beyond the geographic and cultural boundaries
- Teaching “for all,” not neglecting the poor and vulnerable
3. OUR COMMITMENT TO CULTIVATE A LEARNING COMMUNITY
We see ourselves as a reflective learning community. This means we seek to grow corporately in our understanding of our global mission and identity as we think together. We also seek to grow personally and vocationally, in our service to our community and world, and in our love for our Lord Jesus Christ.
4. OUR MULTI-ETHNIC COMPOSITION AND UNIFYING ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
We seek to be as ethnically rich and diverse as the Church itself. Our organizational structure fosters a cooperative spirit and ensures that we work together in effective ways that are globally connected and locally empowered. We view our national entities as expressions of TeachBeyond flowing from and contributing to a global community committed to the ideals of TeachBeyond.
5. OUR VISION TO FOSTER A GLOBAL MOVEMENT
We are part of a global community of like-minded people. We envision this community becoming a vibrant gospel movement led by the Spirit to impact our world in redemptive ways. We support this movement through the services we provide.
We see ourselves as a reflective learning community. This means we seek to grow corporately in our understanding of our global mission and identity as we think together. We also seek to grow personally and vocationally, in our service to our community and world, and in our love for our Lord Jesus Christ.
4. OUR MULTI-ETHNIC COMPOSITION AND UNIFYING ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
We seek to be as ethnically rich and diverse as the Church itself. Our organizational structure fosters a cooperative spirit and ensures that we work together in effective ways that are globally connected and locally empowered. We view our national entities as expressions of TeachBeyond flowing from and contributing to a global community committed to the ideals of TeachBeyond.
5. OUR VISION TO FOSTER A GLOBAL MOVEMENT
We are part of a global community of like-minded people. We envision this community becoming a vibrant gospel movement led by the Spirit to impact our world in redemptive ways. We support this movement through the services we provide.