We gather, connect, disciple, and mobilize Christian educators, students, and families—praying, partnering, and obeying Jesus to bring His Kingdom into education and join in on what God is already doing. (Matthew 6:10; Ephesians 4:3–6; John 15:5).
Leadership
Steph Skelly
MN City Impact Alliance: Education Sector
Vision
To see Minnesota's education systems transformed as Christian students, educators, and families are equipped, connected, and empowered to bring the love and Kingdom of God into their schools and communities, creating lasting impact for generations. (Psalm 127:1-3; Matthew 5:14–16; Isaiah 61:4)
Mission
We gather, connect, disciple, and mobilize Christian educators, students, and families—praying, partnering, and obeying Jesus to bring His Kingdom into education and join in on what God is already doing. (Matthew 6:10; Ephesians 4:3–6; John 15:5)
Our Purpose
We seek the Lord together, bringing the needs and challenges of education before His throne and responding in faith—praying His Word, asking for His intervention, protection, wisdom, solutions, and inspiration, and then showing up in obedience. (Hebrews 4:16; 1 John 5:14–15; James 1:5; Isaiah 55:11)
Who We Are
We are Christians in the education sector who gather believers, connect the Body, disciple one another, and obey Jesus—working as one body with existing ministries, churches, organizations, and collaborations, and receiving support from the other sectors of the MN City Impact Alliance. We believe God has already placed people and resources throughout Minnesota, and we want to recognize, connect, strengthen, and leverage what He is doing rather than duplicate it. (1 Corinthians 12:12–27; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 12:4–5)
We especially support Christian educators, students, and families seeking to faithfully live for Jesus in public schools and other educational settings, bringing His love through prayer, presence, relationship, and discipleship. (John 13:34–35; Matthew 28:19–20)
Who We Are Not
We are not a general curriculum initiative, a replacement for existing ministries, or a platform for criticism, fear, or negativity. We do not partner with darkness or give it our attention; instead, we overcome evil with good, take every challenge to the Lord, stand on His Word, and seek His Kingdom solutions. (Romans 12:21; Ephesians 5:11; 2 Corinthians 10:4–5)
We do not assume we have all the answers. We listen to God, pray His Word, partner with His people, and obey what He shows us. Our goal is not to build our own thing, but to see the Body of Christ function together so that Minnesota can see Jesus. (John 10:27; Ephesians 4:15–16; Philippians 2:1–4)
Alliance Agreement
Everyone who gathers with the Alliance agrees to how we treat one another — and how we make things right when we fall short.
Our Social Covenant & The 6-Step Apology →Psalm 121:1-8
I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm— He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
Acts 4:29
Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word.
Psalm 91:11
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
2 Corinthians 10:5
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
Mark 4:39
You are the voice Lord that calms the storm. "He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, 'Quiet! Be still!' Then the wind died down and it was completely calm."
Ephesians 6:11
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
John 1:5
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
1 John 4:4
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
Colossians 1:13
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves.
Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Isaiah 49:25
I will contend with those who contend with you, and your children I will save.
Matthew 18:10
See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.
Psalm 127:3
Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.
Proverbs 3:24
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Proverbs 2:6
For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Colossians 1:9
...asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.
2 Corinthians 5:20
We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Matthew 28:18-20
Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
1 Peter 3:15-16
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
Colossians 3:23-24
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
August 2026
The education sector is gathering new leaders for the coming school year. Reach out through the contact form to be connected.
Printable prayer guide covering safety, peace, wisdom, children, and sharing the Gospel
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“That all of them may be one, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”
John 17
