The Apostolic Home School Network

God has given clear direction in His Word for how He wants His people to live. This goes far beyond entering the Kingdom. He speaks to every area of our lives. We must be sensitive to Him and respond to His voice as we seek to live out His will for us.

We at the Network have seen that the Lord shows parents their responsibilities in rearing their children in all phases of their development. In fact, the Scripture doesn't allow us to separate a child's education into "academic" and "spiritual" categories and say that only the spiritual is of concern to God.

Colossians 3:17 ~ "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."

AHSN exists

a) to call parents to bring their children out of ungodly educational systems, i.e., government-run schools,

b) to support those parents who already home educate, and

c) to teach parents to implement home-based discipleship as distinguished from school at home.

The Network accomplishes this through the following:

1) The annual Shema Christian Family Conference which AHSN sponsors.

2) Other events which the Network endorses, such as the Apostolic Home School Festival and the Oklahoma Home School Conference. AHSN is available to assist with new events in areas where families desire to organize one consistent with Network goals.

3) The AHSN social network, yahoo chat group and fan page on Facebook.

4) Messages sent periodically to our e-list subscribers.

5) Endeavoring to connect Apostolic home schoolers with others who live in relatively close geographical proximity.

We encourage all parents everywhere to step forward strongly and do for their children what would be honoring to the Lord Jesus Christ. Without bold, courageous moves by today's family leaders, the work of the Lord will not be done.

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Do you sometimes get discouraged in your homeschooling? Do you sometimes wonder if there are any events specifically for Apostolic home schoolers? We periodically send out e-mail announcements and messages to encourage you in the Lord.

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Giving Opportunities

Recently some people have expressed the desire to contribute financially to the work of the Apostolic Home School Network (AHSN). In the left column you'll see two routes to do exactly that.

One is a link that takes you to DeeperShopping.com ~ an online Christian bookstore. They have many fine products available to you at competitive prices, including quality home schooling and family discipleship items. There is a great variety; please do not assume that everything available is something of which we would approve, yet some exciting possibilities for your family's development are there.

When you purchase from DeeperShopping.com's large selection of items, the Network receives a percentage of your purchase. Do your shopping there and support AHSN at the same time!

Secondly, you see a link to the Paypal site through which you can donate directly.

What do the funds support?

* Expansion and promotion of the Shema Family Conference
* Assistance to others who are working to start similar events
* Maintaining the website & e-list functions to spread the news of the Network
* Helping with the Ryersons' personal support as they invest much time in this ministry.