Jordan is joined by Nick Ellis who discusses the importance of self-governance in education and the need to return responsibility for soul formation to local communities. He shares his own journey growing up on the mission field and the impact of education on his life. Nick explains the vision behind Christian Halls International and its mission to serve and resource local self-governing communities of faith. He emphasizes the need for local communities to take back the role of education and form wise and virtuous individuals. He also discusses the challenges and roadblocks in implementing this vision and offers practical steps for pastors and communities to start taking control of education.

Resources:

1) Christian Halls International

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum podcast

03:02 The formation of Christian Halls International

07:13 The challenges of self-governance in education

14:55 Equipping pastors and communities to take control of education

20:06 The value of local education in the digital age

23:47 The role of different religious traditions in self-governance