About FBS - Letter from Superintendent

Dear Parents, I grew up in a Christian home and went to a good Bible preaching church every week, but it was not until the age of sixteen that I had the privilege of attending a Christian school. Up until that time, I was educated in the public school system. The decision for me to enroll in a Christian school was not entered into lightly. My parents considered both sides. I did end up going to the Christian school in January of my sophomore year. When I left the public school, I was near the top of my class academically. I had a promising high school tennis career, having started on the varsity squad since the 8th grade. I had many friends, was well-liked by my teachers and was well established in the high school band. But my parents and I knew that something was missing. My parents made the decision, and I am glad for it. I ended up graduating from that Christian school a few years later, and today, nearly three decades later, I am so thankful for that cold January day when I began attending New Ulm Christian School. I believe there are many choices of education for children today. The Bible says to parents in Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." I believe this verse speaks to why we have a Christian school. We want parents to have a choice. For parents who choose to "train up their child" in a way that follows a path of godliness and God's will, then First Baptist Church is a safe choice. It is my privilege to be the superintendent of First Baptist School. I want to encourage you parents to consider God's will and your children's education. I want you to consider what is best, as my parents did thirty years ago, and now as my wife and I have done for two decades (both of our children have graduated from First Baptist School). If I can be of any help to you in the future, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours for the children, Dr. David Clear Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Superintendent, First Baptist School