Native Christians Ministry has programs to give hope to children and strengthen their faith as they learn of Jesus' love. These programs are designed to help children grow spiritually through the Word of God. Please explore this page and discover the opportunities within our Native Christians Network for your children and the children you love.
We operate two Lutheran schools, Peridot-Our Savior's Lutheran K-8 and East Fork Lutheran K-8. Peridot-Our Savior's Lutheran is located on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Peridot, AZ, and East Fork Lutheran is located on the White Mountain Apache Reservation in East Fork, AZ. Our schools allow us to share the gospel with students creating confident leaders in our congregations and communities! We are excited to embrace the opportunities these schools provide, and we hope to grow these schools in the coming years.
Empowerment Scholarships are available for new students entering our schools. Click here for information.
Our congregations take great care to assist parents in the spiritual training of their children per our Lord’s directive in Deuteronomy 6:
"These are the commands, decrees and laws the Lord your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the Lord your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life …. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."
To accomplish this, we hold weekly Bible Story and Life Application Sunday school classes. These are led by Native American teachers equipped to teach through Bible study and ACTS (Apache Christian Training School) classes and workshops.
The Sunday schools also work in conjunction with the local congregation on their themes, curriculum and in putting on special services, singing in church and programs.
Two congregations on the San Carlos Reservation, Peridot and Grace, operate Outdoor Club to share Jesus and teach outdoor skills to public and Lutheran schools 5-8th graders.
Native Christians Youth Ministry operates with joint church leaders and a teen council to support 9-12th graders, encouraging them to dig into Scripture for spiritual health, get outside for physical and emotional health, and participate in local youth rallies and the WELS International Youth Rally.