In partnership with parents, CBA exists to inspire world changers through Christ-centered, intercultural, immersion-based education.
Service is not just ‘what we do’ but who we are. One exiting example, Generations Gathering, is back for the October edition!
Looking to Jesus
With CBA’s “Expected Student Outcomes” (ESOs) in mind, seeing the students become creative thinkers, confident communicators, and courageous leaders, learning to humbly serve and employ their gifts and talents to generously love others is of utmost importance. Looking to Jesus as our role model, students see how He came and lived among us as one who served. (Luke 22:27) Just as Jesus came to serve others, not to be served (Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:45,), we desire to become more and more like Him. Throughout the years, students serve many different people and places in many different ways. Some are exciting, some are mundane. Some are noticed by others, some are unseen by others. Some students are good at serving in one capacity, others are good at serving in another. The goal remains the same, that we would be good stewards of the varied grace that He has given us (1 Peter 4:10). CBA students are seeing how they can already change the world around them as they learn to do real work for the real needs of real people they see! Jesus himself said, “I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:34, 35)
Generations Gatherings
Throughout the year, fourth grade students ask “How can I learn from the past to become a leader who impacts the future for the good of others?” Each month, the students plan and implement a “Generations Gathering” event. The experience provides the opportunity for students to show honor and respect to a different generation as they organize games, snacks, and conversation, and experience the joy of learning from those who have experienced life and learned from it. These hour-long gatherings include intentional dialouge, as all share their learning and experiences. Students prepare questions and learn to welcome older generations well, listen carefully, and speak words of encouragement as they develop friendships and learn from their new friends. They enjoy playing Uno, Sorry, Dominoes, and card games, as laughing and comments of “Really?” or “Wow!” are often heard from all age groups. The students are quick to get their guests a cookie or cup of lemonade and guests are eager to share stories. Students share the poems and stories they have been writing in class, science projects, and more. The hour passes quickly and before you know it, it is time to head back to the classroom and debrief, since students had been in an important classroom for the past hour.
