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What is Weekday Christian Education?

 MISSION: Our mission at Weekday is for every child to know they are uniquely and intentionally created in the image of a loving God by teaching them the Good News of Jesus and training them up in His ways.


Our Foundational verses are: Ephesians 2:10 & Proverbs 22:6

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Our Mission

Our Strategy

Our Strategy

Weekday Christian Education believes all children deserve to know of God's eternal love for them. We do this by sharing God's Word, and by teaching and applying Biblical life lessons with Vanderburgh County children.

Our Strategy

Our Strategy

Our Strategy

Weekday Christian Education believes if children know of God's eternal love for them, they will live as children of God. School-based programs present an opportunity to reach the most children possible, as it simplifies logistics for parents and children.

Our Vision

Our Strategy

Our Vision

The children of Weekday Christian Education will grow toward becoming compassionate, responsible, productive individuals and work to maintain a continuing relationship with Jesus Christ.

History

Foundation and Implementation

The Evansville Area Community of Churches was founded in 1942, when a group of local churches came together to offer nondenominational community-based programs. Weekday Christian Education was the first of these programs.

In 1940, an ecumenical committee of seven people met in Evansville, IN to discuss the implementation of RTBE classes locally. This committee included members who were Jewish, Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, and Methodist. More than 14 months after discussions began, the plan was presented to the school board and approved for implementation.

The Need

It would be great if every child could realize how much he or she is loved.

Poverty, abuse, neglect, broken homes, violence in schools and neighborhoods, exposure to drugs and alcohol are just a few of the challenges children face on a daily basis. Weekday Christian Education staff share God's love with nearly 1,000 children each week. Our staff help children discover purpose and meaning for their lives in line with God's Word and the love of Jesus.

It would be great to equip every child to make good choices their world.

Good role models are few and far between in today's culture.  Weekday Christian Education's (WCE) staff help children build a strong foundation in a world of shifting values and morals. WCE's Bible education prepares them to be responsible adults, contributing community citizens, and wise people. Research shows that youth who regularly participate in religious activities like WCE, are often more successful in all aspects of school and in the community.

It would be great for every family to feel and understand that they have support in helping develop their child's character.

Families face overwhelming cultural opposition to health character development in our society. As a completely voluntary program, Weekday Christian Education supports parents and helps reinforce values and morals that are important to them.

Our Program

Weekday Christian Education partners with 22 elementary schools in the Evansville Vaderburgh School Corporation and Joshua Academy to offer weekly Christian education classes to all third and fourth grade students.  Roughly 3,500 students are invited to take part in these classes each year, with 27-30% choosing to participate with parental permission. 

Weekday Christian Education classes are free. They are held during school hours in portable trailers parked immediately off school property or at a nearby church. Our three portable trailers are moved to 17 different locations each week. Classes are held Monday - Thursday from September to April. Students are escorted to and from classes by Weekday staff members.

Weekday Christian Education is a non-denominational and, for many students, an introduction to Christianity and the Bible. Lessons include:

  • Explaining God's "eternal" love for them
  • Learning who Jesus Christ is
  • Discovering what prayer is and how to pray
  • How to read and use the Bible
  • Reading Bible stories and learning how to apply them
  • Explaining the true meaning of Christian holidays
  • Teaching and implementing  the importance of honesty, respect, and integrity
  • Learning and then demonstrating to others how to be good citizens in school and their communities
  • How to care for God's creation

More Information

For more detailed information on Weekday Christian Education ministries, click on the links below. 

Weekday General Information (pdf)

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Weekday Christian Education Case Statement (pdf)

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2001 Bayard Park Dr, Evansville, IN 47714, us

(812) 425-3524

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