Teaching for Spiritual Formation

“Kyle Hughes is that rare Christian school teacher who is both a genuine scholar and guide to his students—in this case, readers of his new book. Since so few classroom teachers rise to the level of scholarship in their fields, it is thrilling to discover someone capable of sharing with others the depths of wisdom gained by close acquaintance with our church fathers.”


—Bruce Lockerbie, Chairman/CEO, PAIDEIA





“Hughes invites his readers to join a lively discussion with an unlikely cast of educational philosophers: the early church fathers. Although the teachings of our early church fathers have staged a refreshing resurgence in recent decades, they have not yet found an interested audience with Christian educators. At least, not until now. With compelling clarity, Hughes demonstrates how the wisdom of the early church can reshape our vision of a true, good, and beautiful education.”


—Brett Edwards, Head of School, The Stonehaven School





“In this refreshing and insightful book, Hughes encourages Christian educators to move ahead by looking back at the wisdom of church fathers who have gone before. . . . What a challenge is laid before teachers to develop their own interior life so that they may have more to give to students. Hughes helps us reimagine how teachers might better understand their role as critical disciplers of students in their faith journey.”


—Dan Beerens, Senior Fellow, Center for the Advancement of Christian Education