Mission of the ELCJHL Educational Ministry
The ELCJHL Schools and Educational Programs are the educational ministry of
the ELCJHL, designed to meet the needs of the Palestinian people as a whole.
In embracing and empowering students and families in the region from all
religious, economic and social backgrounds, the programs provide the
opportunity to live and to learn under the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As each
person is created in the image of God, the freedom and dignity of each
person is inviolate; we are thus called to accept each other’s gifts,
talents and weaknesses.
The work of the ELCJHL Schools and Educational Programs is guided by nine
overarching goals that form and shape all that we do:
- To develop wholesome, creative, and innovative students through a
holistic approach to education that addresses their needs and develops their
talents, competencies, inclinations, and ability to cope in an ever-changing
world.
- To integrate peace education and culture, reinforce democracy, and
encourage tolerance, co-existence, love, and respect toward others.
- To ameliorate the communication process and encourage exchanges with
local and international communities.
- To mold and reinforce the national and Christian Palestinian identity.
- To provide quality and innovation in teaching and learning
- To create a healthy, motivating, stimulating and nurturing school
environment.
- To appreciate individual differences and assist in integrating students
with special needs and/or disabilities in the school and the community.
- To reinforce and support the role of women in Palestinian society.
- To be financially responsible.
