"Immediate necessity makes many things convenient, which if continued would grow into oppressions. Expedience and right are different things."--Jefferson

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Monthly principle "F.A.C.E." approach

From Karen's perspective, how to use the "F.A.C.E." approach of the monthly principles:

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For those of you who I didn't talk to about this today, I've been thinking about the "Christian principles of self-government" that are taught at the American Heritage School from FACE (Foundation for American Christian Education).  I noticed that the principles we discuss in Vanguard tie in very well to those 7 principles.  I thought it would be good to use their books as a resource to really help us understand the leadership principles we are teaching and discussing with the youth.  I thought it was pretty neat how well they fit into what Mary planned from the 5000 year leap.  They have 3 books that complement each other and delve deeply into how the principles came to be found, how they were applied in the founding of America and how they apply to each person individually.  I think these are foundational for the youth to learn how to govern themselves, their families and all other leadership positions in which they serve.  I would encourage you to go to http://www.principleapproach.tv/  The first video "Principle gives Promise" gives an overview of the importance of this kind of education.The second video "A Framework of Truth" talks about each of the seven principles. 
Here are links to the books:
The first book Learning and Teaching America's Christian History explains each principle and where to find more about it in the other books.  I think every mentor should have a copy of this one in order to get the basic overview of each principle so they can relate it to their subject whenever possible.
The second book The Christian History of the Constitution of the United States goes into more depth through history, documents and letters that support and teach the principles in the first book.  I think just the leadership lens mentor(s) would need this book."

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