Nurturing Growth

At Des Moines Christian School, our students and teachers dream big because we have a big God! We are launching four, unique projects to provide opportunities for students of all ages to grow in knowledge, through experiences grounded in our biblical worldview. From outdoor learning and agribusiness, to professional communication and entrepreneurial skills training, I invite you to give and enrich the learning experiences we offer our students.

Every year-end gift is an investment in our mission to equip minds and nurture hearts to impact the world for Christ! Thank you for being part of our legacy of generosity.

For His Glory!

Heather Nerem
Head of Academics

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7

Establishing Outdoor Learning

Join us in transforming education by supporting our initiative to create vibrant outdoor learning spaces for early education and elementary students! Our desire is to provide students with the opportunity to connect with God’s creation–get them digging in the dirt, watching plants grow, discovering the consistency of mud, and studying the variety of birds and trees around them.

Current research on outdoor learning shows that being outside improves learners’ attention, levels of stress, self-discipline, interest, and enjoyment in learning. Your generous gifts will be transformed into these essential spaces, including a new greenhouse, providing children with the tools they need to explore God’s world around them.

Launching Agribusiness

Imagine being at the ground level of a project that will transform the way students study science at DMC. With new curriculum provided in partnership with the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation, DMC will nurture the next generation of leaders in agribusiness. For years, our academic teams have dreamed of the learning possibilities that would include a greenhouse on campus.

Providing middle school students diverse experiences often helps them discover new passions. Agribusiness encompasses a wide range of activities and industries, from farming and robotics to marketing and budgeting. Students will learn that agribusiness is a part of the broader economy.

Introducing Entrepreneurial Studies

Today’s students are tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. Help us teach our students how to grow their dreams into reality with the entrepreneurial skills needed to run a small business. Your investment in this project provides the start-up funds needed for students to establish a coffee cart business inside the school walls.

Students will name and manage the coffee cart, learn marketing tactics, and tithe profits earned. Our vision is to grow from the cart to a full coffee shop at our new high school campus. We hope this entrepreneurial mindset grows in current and future students, resulting in the establishment of additional student-led businesses.

Training Next-Gen Professionals

According to college representatives, employment agencies, and counselors, the number one distinction today’s students need to differentiate themselves from their peers is professional communication skills. This includes the abilities that enable effective and clear interactions in a workplace setting. You can equip our students with the tools and confidence they need to succeed.

Your gift ensures a one-day training with Dardis Communications will become a part of the junior class experience and help students better pursue their calling. A full-day workshop focuses on growing essential skills including leadership, communication, professional presence, and interviewing techniques.