Influence Values and Character of Students, GS urges Teachers
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) General Secretary Rev Canon Chris Kinyanjui has urged teachers to seize the opportunities that schools offer to influence the values and character of students.
While addressing the 2023 National Empowerment Summit organized by the Kenya Student Christian Fellowship (KSCF), Rev Canon Chris acknowledged that the influence of teachers extends beyond the classrooms. The relationships they form, the values they impart, and the wisdom they share leave an indelible mark on the students’ hearts and minds.
“Proverbs 22:6 reminds us to train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Your role is not just to convey knowledge but to instill values that will accompany the students throughout life’s journey,” the GS said.
This, the GS explained, makes teaching a divine calling and a gift of the Holy Spirit, not just a profession.
