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Home is the most important school!
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About Us
Our Radio Show's Mission
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Our Radio Show's Mission
We believe that every child's first, and most important, school is their home.That every child is of immeasurable value. Education and redemption are one.
- Student-centeredness
- Home is A Child's School
- Differentiated Instruction
- Universal Design of Learning
Commitment to Excellence
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Our Radio Show's Mission
We desire to serve and support the 5+ million families that home school their children each year. We do this by:
- Providing a daily radio show
- Providing free consultations
- Speaking at Homeschool Events
- Doing Evaluations and being an homeschool umbrella
Commitment to meaningful. up-to-date information
Commitment to meaningful. up-to-date information
Commitment to meaningful. up-to-date information
We strive to provide meaningful and up-to-date information to help families learn about the various techniques, philosophies, and skills needed to successfully launch your child into adulthood.
We would love to interview you about your experience.
Things you may not know About HomeSchool Companion
The Gospel Home Companion
As you start your journey with the Gospel Home Companion, you begin a beautiful path of trust. We desire you to comprehend the concepts that form the bedrock of the Gospel:
Freedom, Love, and Truth.
To clarify this journey, we must first explain that your Gospel Home Companion is not just another church or denomination. We will never tell you that your actions or failure to react causes you to no longer deserve our companionship. We will never reject you. To do so would be to deny the Gospel we profess and our desire to be your companion.
What is the Gospel Home Companion?
The term "Gospel Home Companion" is not commonly used in theology or biblical texts. However, we use this phrase to refer to someone who walks alongside you, offering Gospel support, encouragement, and mentorship on your journey. A Gospel Home Companion is a mentor who helps you understand and apply the teachings of the Gospel in your daily life as a friend--someone in your faith community.
Gospel Home Companion plays a significant role in providing guidance and praying with and for homeschoolers and is a source of strength as you navigate your faith journey.
What Is The Gospel?
The word "Gospel" comes from the Old English and means "good news." In Christianity, the Gospel refers to the central message of Jesus Christ, His life, death, and resurrection, and the salvation and hope He offers to all who believe in Him. The first four books of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, contain the Gospel and are referred to as the Gospels.
God Loves You And Gave His Life To Save You:
The Gospel starts with acknowledging that God loves all of humanity profoundly and desires a personal relationship with us. He is not looking for a reason to punish anyone, nor does the Creator wish to eliminate us from His sight. He plans to be our companion for eternity. Gospel Home Companion teaches that salvation is a gift received through trust in Jesus. It is not something we can earn by doing good work. It is a relationship with our Creator and Savior.
What Is A Companion?
A companion accompanies or spends time with another, sharing experiences by offering emotional support and friendship. A companion can be anyone who walks alongside you, sharing the joys and challenges of your trust and providing encouragement through prayerful support. Companionship is essential to Christian fellowship, as it helps us grow in our faith and understanding of God's Word.
The Bible shows examples of "Companionship" through stories such as David and Jonathan, Paul and Timothy, or Jesus and His disciples. These relationships exemplify the beauty of mutual support and encouragement in a faith-filled community.
The Gospel Home Companion can fulfill religious traditions. However, our principal commitment is to provide spiritual training for homeschoolers, their parents, and anyone interested in more fully experiencing God's grace and love. We are supportive companions who significantly enrich your journey as a Christian and embrace the "good news" of the Gospel, the love of our Creator, and the hope of salvation.
The Fundamental Beliefs Of Homeschool Gospel Companion :
- God is love.
- In the beginning, God created everything perfectly without defects.
- God's creation was designed to operate in harmony with Him and His laws.
- Evil and death result from a rebellion by the devil, the prince of this world.
- The devil and his followers will be ashes when God makes a new Heaven and Earth for those who trust Him.
- Sin goes against the laws of life and removes us from harmony with God.
- The result of sin is death, while eternal life is a gift from God.
- Humans inherited a terminal condition due to their separation from God.
- The Creator came as a man, Jesus, to destroy the sin problem.
- Salvation is only possible through trusting Jesus.
- God created humans to reason, comprehend, understand, and love.
- God desires our trust and friendship even more than obedience and gifts.
- Trusting God allows the Holy Spirit to reproduce Christ's victory in us.
- Christians only live victoriously through an intimate connection with Jesus.
- There will be a bodily resurrection of the saints who will receive eternal life.
- The governments of the world rule through force, coercion, and lies.
- God governs through truth, freedom, and love.
- Education of God's truth brings people closer to His plan.
Additional Resources:
- Bible Gateway https://www.biblegateway.com/
- Bible.org www.bible.org
- The Bible Project www.bibleproject.com
- The Book, Education https://m.egwwritings.org/en/book/29.5#0
- Crosswalk.com www.crosswalk.com
- Desiring God www.desiringgod.org
- Too Busy to Pray? https://www.adventisteducators.org/2023/06/busy-to-pray/
- Focus on the Family www.focusonthefamily.com
We are a Virtual High School Companion
MISSION
Homeschool Companion Virtual High School exists to introduce Jesus to teens, nurture their love for Him, and teach them to think and empower them to serve.
PHILOSOPHY
MRG Media Ministries operates Homeschool Companion to provide spiritually-oriented educational support for homeschooled teens. A belief in the existence of the Creator God is fundamental in our school's philosophy. We respect His divine authority and recognize His intervention in human affairs. We believe a proper education develops each student's spiritual, mental, and physical powers. It prepares them for the joy of service in this life, which is equal to the higher joy students' GPA of service in the future.
To achieve this goal, we encourage each student to:
- Develop a personal relationship with God and their fellow men as stated in Matthew 2:37-39;
- Master basic academic skills.
- Value physical and mental labor as the blessing God intended.
- Cultivate respect for physical fitness, mental ability, and moral purity, thus developing a unique relationship with God,
- Serve others as opportunities present themselves.
LOCATION
Homeschool Companion's Virtual High School serves homeschooling teens across North America who are seeking an education that emphasizes exceptional academics, develops self-discipline, and serves the community with faith-based character growth. Our headquarters is in Smithsburg, Maryland.
Local area students are welcome to participate in band, choir, and handbells, which are performed at various churches and at graduation. Seniors are welcome to graduate with their online peers in a virtual graduation service or travel to our headquarters in Smithburg, Maryland.
ADMISSION
Students in grades seven through twelve who express and demonstrate a sincere desire for learning, a willingness to cooperate with the culture of virtual high school policies, and mutual respect are welcomed. However, admission is a privilege, not a right, and Homeschool Companion may withhold or withdraw students at its discretion.
Admission is based on the following:
- Credits and transcripts from the last school attended;
- References from a pastor or a non-related adult;
- Immunization records or a letter of exemption;
- Financial support
- However, students may enroll pending financial approval.
We are happy to help students without current transcripts by reviewing any evidence, such as the following:
- Portfolio
- Standardized/placement tests
- Pertinent homeschooling material
- An interview with the student