Synopsis & Media Kit
A Time to Gather
A Theological Foundation for Intelligent Christian Education
By Dr. Graham Leo · 2025 · OaksPublishing / Oaks Institute
Synopsis
A Time to Gather provides the theological foundations that Christian schools need but rarely articulate. Written by Dr. Graham Leo after 25 years as principal of Emmanuel College — a multi-denominational K-12 school of over 1,700 students on the Gold Coast — it is structured as 15 self-contained modules covering creation, the nature of humanity, sin and brokenness, redemption, and the practical outworking of Christian worldview in educational settings. Each module includes theological content, discussion questions, and practical application. The book argues that Christian education must be grounded in robust theology rather than cultural Christianity, and that schools claiming to hold the key to truth about what it means to be human should produce graduates who demonstrate it. Designed for teacher professional development, tertiary education courses, and individual study.
Key Themes
- •Theological foundations for Christian education
- •Creation, humanity, sin, and redemption in school contexts
- •Truth, Beauty, and Goodness as educational pillars
- •The gap between Sunday theology and Monday classrooms
- •Accountability and excellence in Christian schooling
- •Values formation through lived culture, not just curriculum
Selected Quotes
“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.”
“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.”
“Truly compassionate leaders deal realistically with people; they help them to achieve the very best that they can, within their own limits and talents.”
About the Author
Dr. Graham Leo is a writer, speaker, and educator based on the Gold Coast, Australia. He holds a Doctor of Ministry from the Adelaide College of Divinity and trained at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics under Alister McGrath. For 25 years he served as Principal of two independent Christian schools in Queensland, including Emmanuel College — a multi-denominational K-12 school of over 1,700 students. He is the author of eight books spanning theology, fiction, poetry, education, and pastoral care. Graham describes himself as an “organic theologian” — someone homegrown in faith communities who studies Scripture carefully and communicates its truth to others. He is a Fellow of ISCAST, a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and an international conference speaker with engagements across the USA, UK, South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines.
Media & Review Copies
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