Open Your Church's Doors to Homeschool Families
The Old Schoolhouse® has been serving homeschooling families since 2001. Today, through SchoolhouseTeachers.com and The Schoolhouse Network, we’re bringing families together in a movement that combines structured learning with vibrant community. A Church Schoolhouse is a ministry of the local church—a homeschool co-op where like-minded parents gather on regular Schoolhouse days to teach ready-made courses to homeschooled students in PK–12th grade. Church leaders welcome this ministry and participate in ways that work for them. The result is a community that is engaged, grounded in faith, learning, and genuine connection. Ready to launch? Let’s go!
Homeschooling at the Church Schoolhouse
Why Do Christian Kids Need Christian Education?
Education shapes how our kids think about God, the world, and their place in it. Here’s what a Christian education does:
- Biblical worldview woven into every subject
- Upholds God’s Word as authoritative
- Builds character and Christ-centered living
- Teaches kids to recognize and avoid anti-God philosophies
- Academic rigor grounded in faith Church and family working together in discipleship
What Is a Schoolhouse?
A Schoolhouse is a specific model—not just any homeschool co-op, but one built on a solid foundation:
- PK–12 homeschool co-op meeting inside a local evangelical church
- Uses SchoolhouseTeachers.com—an online platform with 400+ ready-to-teach courses (no prep needed)
- One-room Schoolhouse learning model with mixed grade levels
- Parents teach from existing courses; families stay on-campus together
- Just a membership—no enrollment or per-child fees
- Shared workload among families
Why Join a Schoolhouse?
Families are leaving public schools in search of a safe place to land—a community that shares their values and supports their homeschool journey. A Schoolhouse delivers:
- Community of like-minded Christian families
- Accountability and positive peer pressure
- Socialization across all grade levels
- Parents teach what they love; shared teaching load
- High-quality, paced curriculum with academic rigor
- Complete record-keeping, report cards, and transcript tools
- High school credits available
- Extracurriculars: field trips, banquets, science fairs, drama, yearbook, sports days, mentoring groups, and more
Launch Your Schoolhouse - Guides
Find a local Church Schoolhouse in your area:
www.JoinSchoolhouse.com
I enjoy being the Director of our Schoolhouse Co-op because it has grown into a true community, like a family, walking and learning together.
—Sandi Miller, River of Life Schoolhouse, Piney Flats, TN
Church Schoolhouse
Brochures for Pastors
EveryChurchShouldHaveOne.com
and CowardlySin.com
“We are transitioning into a Schoolhouse Network co-op and the lineup of classes is on point!!”—Brittany Killebrew
“The Pastor Plan equips churches to partner with homeschooling parents and children, providing families the opportunity to provide a solid Christian education for their children… This is a fantastic opportunity for the church to truly train up and make disciples.” – Pastor Paul Miller, Calvary Chapel Tri-Cities, Johnson City, TN
“Blessed to be part of The Pastor Plan Initiative discipling our children with Christ-centered education, to promote Biblical worldview, to nurture homeschool communities, in a safe environment with total transparency with parents and guardians, for the Glory of God. I would like for all evangelical pastors to get on board!” – Pastor Bart Fowler, Calvary Chapel Come As You Are, Kingsport, TN
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