A National Movement here in the Virginia Peninsula
What is School Ministries 757?
School Ministries 757, founded in 2023, is a local program of the national School Ministries (schoolministries.org) that provides direction and support to local chapters for Released Time Bible Education (RTBE). RTBE is a Biblical education program offered off premises during school hours for public school children. RTBE is established for K-12. Several states allow high school credit for RTBE. You can find out more about RTBE online at releasedtime.org.
Benefits of Released Time Bible Education
Parents
Churches
Parents
When you entrust your student to caring Christians in your community, dedicated to sharing God’s Truth in love, you will see that Released Time Bible Education can lead to stronger academic performance and better behavior.
Schools
Churches
Parents
Released Time students perform better, have fewer behavioral issues, and thus are much more likely to stay in school than the average student. RTBE improves the odds of students’ success, and it doesn’t cost schools anything!
Churches
Churches
Churches
RTBE classes bring public school students into an understanding of the Bible and into a relationship with Jesus Christ. When this happens, they are encouraged to get involved in a church which can help them grow in their faith.