The Bottom Line
Sitting in the church service the pastor used a term that has stuck with me. There are times when people say things to us and it sticks not just because it is profound but also because of the context in which it is used. The pastor called for us to look at the bottom line and tried to direct us away from its financial use. The term “the bottom line” comes from the last line on the balance sheet or it can refer to the lowest amount of money someone is willing to pay. This common phrase speaks not only to the context but also to how we evaluate and measure different items. So what’s the bottom line for Christian Education? What is the bottom line for DCCS? The bottom line for us is not purely financial, although we are still called to be good stewards of the resources God has given us. Christian Education is a means for students to develop a response to God’s call on their lives. We pray this is done by developing the knowledge of God and His creation and using that knowledge in contributing, cultivating and creating. The bottom line is that we aim to integrate faith, learning, and serving. To God be the glory. ~ Mr. Bouwers
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