The name Voddie Baucham is synonymous with the promotion of Christian school education, not only in the United States, but also in Africa, specifically Zambia, where he served as a seminary administrator. Dr. Baucham founded several Christian schools, and provided training and mentorship for the faculty and staff for many others. Our paths crossed twice, once when we were both students at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and then again when I was serving as teacher and chair of the Bible department at Fort Bend Baptist Academy. He was an inspiring speaker and his passion for supporting Christian school education was also inspirational.
His book, Family Driven Faith: Doing What it Takes to Raise Sons and Daughters Who Walk With God, is an excellent source of information for parents who want to see their children grow up to be faithful members of the church. One of Dr. Baucham's most memorable quotes, one which I have remembered ever since, and have used when I talk of my own Christian school experience, is quite profound:
"We cannot continue to send our children to Caesar for their education and then be surprised when they come home as Romans."
His approach wasn't anything new, or novel, or the discovery of some hidden truth. Dr. Baucham simply preached and taught the Bible as the inspired Word of God. He was recognized by the Association of Classical Christian Schools for his strong support of Christian school education.
Dr. Baucham was a graduate of Houston Baptist University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and earned his doctorate from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He founded Voddie Baucham Ministries in 1993, which was the means by which he inspired and helped train Christian school leaders. He was the pastor of Grace Family Baptist Church in Spring, Texas. He served as Dean of Theology at African Christian University in Zambia, and was a founding faculty member of Founders' Seminary in Florida. He was 56 years old.
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