Media Kit

Author Bio

Ingrid DeDecker is the Director of Partner with Schools, a nonprofit in Ohio, connecting local churches with local schools to offer Christian clubs. She discovered that separation of Church and State did not stand in the way of her starting fifteen clubs in three cities. She holds an undergraduate degree in Secondary Education and an MBA. Her career spans from teaching to working as an International Consultant with the State of Ohio Economic Department. She was listed as an Honored Professional in WHO's WHO in Executives and Professionals, 96-97. Ingrid now speaks and coaches for churches, parents, students, and Christian leaders to engage in their local schools. (partnerwithschools.org)

Book Specs

288 pages
       Amazon Books
       Paperback: $9.99
       ebook: $2.99

Connect With:

dedecker@parterwithschools.org
330.309.5333
partnerwithschools.org
facebook.com/partnerwithschools

Book Reviews

"Bring the Light to School is a well-researched and practically helpful guide for teachers, parents, pastors, youth workers, and anyone God is calling to impact our public schools--the most strategic mission field in our nation. This book will answer your questions, even the ones you didn't know you had!"
-David Schmus, Executive Director, Christian Educators Association International ceai.org

"Bring The Light to School contains invaluable pragmatic advice on Christian student rights. It provides step by step instruction on how to start Christian clubs. Ingrid DeDecker answers the questions about Separation of Church and State as it relates to faith in schools and brings them to a place of clarity and implementation for everyone.
-Linda McLaughlin, Elementary School Educator, ret.

"Bring the Light to School is a much needed book as to how Christian organizers can help Christian students activate Christian clubs to deepen their faith. Our public school heritage has roots with many Christian churches but calls for separation between church and state which led to key Supreme Court decisions such as Engel v. Vitale and Abington School District v. Schempp. These cases disallowed school prayer and scriptures and also centered about the role of religion in public schools. Since these decisions, many Christian organizers needed guidance as to how best to assist students deepen their faith with other like-minded students while attending school. Ingrid DeDecker's book provides much needed guidance and addresses everything from Separation of Church and State to first amendment rights. This book is a must-read.
-Dr. Patrick Rice, Author, Vanishing School Boards, former teacher, principal and adjunct professor

"Ingrid DeDecker identified the most urgent need in our culture-- reaching our children for Christ! We can no longer sit on the sidelines lamenting the fact that God has been taken out of our schools; we now know how to take Him back in! Many thanks to Ingrid for her work in establishing clubs and her research into this need. I pray that Christians will use this information to reach schools in their neighborhoods and communities as well."
-Brenda Hedgepeth, Teacher at Brookhaven Academy

"Our schools are facing huge challenges. Students are struggling with violence, low self-esteem, bullying and so much more. However, Ingrid Decker has provided a well developed manual for how churches and para church ministries can effectively reach out to their local schools. Her book, Bring the Light to School, shows you exactly what you need to know so that your church or ministry can bring hope to the lives of children. I have established a Christian club in two public schools with Ingrid's information. I know that it works."
-Pastor Samuel Hampton II, The Faith Place, Akron, Ohio

"Ingrid DeDecker knows how to connect our kids in public schools. Whether it's in elementary or high school. Her book Bring the Light to School is an excellent resource when God calls us to do something for our schools. It shows how to get into public schools and is full of stories and motivation. An excellent book for any parent, pastor, Christian leader or even student."
-Jamie Overholt, Senior Leader, Attwell Revival Center

"Bring the Light to School is a thoughtful, comprehensive, well-organized "how to" book to help people share the love of God with students by establishing Christian clubs in public school settings. The book clearly describes First Amendment and equal access rights of students to express their faith in schools as established in court cases. It shows how groups have successfully set up clubs to meet school regulations. It gives insight on how to include school goals such as character education and school curriculum in the club's goals and how to meet public school concerns that schools steer clear of endorsing religion."
-Warren Hershberger, Public School Teacher, ret.

"Be careful reading this book. It will cause you to believe you can help change a city! I now know how to get a club started that can really make a difference in kid's lives. I was uneducated on First Amendment rights before volunteering with the Torch Club. Ingrid's character education program teaches caring, honesty and responsibility in public schools. Also, having volunteered with the club, I was able to see just how much kids want to learn about God. It's so cool to see how God opens doors so His kids can learn about Him. Kids are our future! This book gives you everything you need to be empowered!"
-Mara Broda, former Torch Club Leader

"As a 43-year teacher veteran, I saw first-hand the importance of the material shared in this very inspiring book. Ingrid DeDecker shares with the reader numerous ideas of how they can implement the teaching of Christian morals, character, leadership and values to our public-school children of all ages, legally. She challenges us to get involved, stop making excuses, and start making a difference in the lives of our young people. I applaud this author for her insight and professionalism in producing this valuable information."
-Mary Thomas, Math Teacher, ret. #1 Bestselling Author

Backcover Info

SHOOTINGS. SUICIDES. BULLYING. HOPELESSNESS...

If you worry about kids in public schools… if you are concerned about your children or grandchildren getting in with the wrong crowd and perhaps losing their faith altogether… then you need the answers this book provides.
If you see the next generation in dire need of direction and hope, and want children to know the love of God, then pull back the cover and start reading.

Our public schools are barraged daily, but we can alter the onslaught!
THIS BOOK PRESENTS AN INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE SOLUTION ALREADY PROVEN TO TURN THE TIDE:

Discover how you have access to school campuses in a way you never imagined--from elementary through high school.
Learn clear strategies to bring the love of God directly to students.
Enable students to stand together instead of caving to peer pressure.

THE TIME IS NOW!

Schools need moral answers and are wide open to Christian Clubs.
Parents and concerned adults are discovering their legal and constitutional rights and starting Christian clubs in every level of school across the country.
Christian leaders are openly sharing the love of God in high schools and bringing hope

Target Audience

Moms and Dads
Grandparents
Pastors
Students
Christian leaders

Book Benefits

connects Christians in school
helps reach the lost
alleviates fears of church/state separation
makes legal rights easy to understand
Provides step by step instruction

Video: Separation of Church and State

Radio Interview: WOFN

Public Service Announcement: 60 Second PSA

Possible Interview Questions

WHAT LED YOU TO WRITE THIS BOOK?
WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE MAJOR CHALLENGES OUR KIDS FACE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
I HAVE HEARD OF CLUBS IN HIGH SCHOOLS BUT YOU HAVE THEM IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TOO?
WHAT ABOUT SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
HOW HAVE YOU BEEN PART OF THE SOLUTION?
IN BRIEF, WHAT IS THE FORMAT FOR THIS CLUB?
IS THERE A COST TO THIS? CAN ANYBODY DO IT?
WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE PARENTS, STUDENTS OR TEACHER’S ROLE?
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT IT?
WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?

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