Episode 156: 3 Benefits of Attending School Board Meetings

Do you wonder how you can be a light in your community? Attending school board meetings on the regular is one of the BEST ways to make a difference on a local level in your community for your child. God has given us everything we need to go before public school administration to be advocates – it’s time to be a light! You’ll leave this conversation with 3 benefits of attending meetings as well as 3 action steps you can take today. 

Ready to hear why you don’t want to miss your next school board meeting? Let’s go!

KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.

Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

Resources

Philippians 2:3-4 – Love others more than you love yourself

John 1:5 – The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it

Colossians 4:6 – Let your conversation always be seasoned with salt

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