In the Trenches Should Protestant Schools Hire Catholic Teachers?
Oct 20, 2025
The discussion centers around whether Protestant schools should hire Catholic teachers. Pragmatic reasons highlight the quality and availability of Catholic educators. Concerns about student conversions are tackled directly, stressing that influence comes more from relatable behavior than secret proselytizing. Joshua shares personal experiences with Orthodox children in Protestant schools, arguing that competent teachers of any faith enhance students' religious commitment. Ultimately, the focus is on hiring the best educators, regardless of denomination, to foster a meaningful faith experience.
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Practical Support For Hiring Catholics
- Protestants broadly support hiring Catholic teachers for practical reasons, especially to access more qualified candidates.
- Joshua Gibbs argues pragmatism often outweighs doctrinal concerns when schools need good teachers.
Prioritize Teacher Quality
- If you need quality teachers, broaden your hiring pool to include Catholics who often fit the school's cultural and moral expectations.
- Prioritize teacher quality over denominational uniformity when staffing decisions are urgent.
Fear Of Conversion Drives Resistance
- Opposition usually stems from fear that Catholic teachers will make Protestant children convert.
- Gibbs acknowledges this fear as understandable but scrutinizes how conversion actually happens.
