A Time to Gather
A Theological Foundation for Intelligent Christian Education
2025 · OaksPublishing / Oaks Institute
A comprehensive coursebook providing the theological foundations for Christian education. Structured as 15 modules covering creation, humanity, sin, redemption, and the practical outworking of Christian worldview in schools. Designed for teachers, school leaders, and education students.
Available Formats
- Publisher
- OaksPublishing / Oaks Institute
- Year
- 2025
- Category
- Theology / education coursebook
Why read this book
Most Christian schools struggle to articulate what makes them distinctively Christian beyond chapel and RE classes. This coursebook — drawn from 25 years of leading a K-12 school of 1,700 students — gives teachers and leaders the theological foundations to build a genuinely Christian educational culture. Structured as 15 practical modules, it bridges the gap between Sunday theology and Monday morning classroom practice.
From the book
If your Christian school does not have better behaviour, better results, better social interactions, then it is time to go back to basics and ask why not.— Graham Leo, A Time to Gather
Christian schools claim to hold the key to the most important truth about what it means to be human. Their graduates ought to demonstrate it.— Graham Leo, A Time to Gather
Truly compassionate leaders deal realistically with people; they help them to achieve the very best that they can, within their own limits and talents.— Graham Leo, A Time to Gather
Frequently asked questions
Who is this book for?+
Teachers, school leaders, education board members, and tertiary students studying Christian education. Anyone responsible for shaping the culture and direction of a Christian school.
Can I use this as a professional development resource?+
Absolutely. It's structured as 15 modules with discussion questions — designed for staff PD, teacher training programs, or individual study.
Do I need a theology background?+
No. Graham writes for educators, not seminarians. The theology is rigorous but accessible, always connected to practical classroom and school-culture outcomes.
What makes this different from other Christian education books?+
It's written by someone who actually ran a large Christian school for 25 years. Every module connects theological foundations to the real challenges of school life — not theory in a vacuum.
