Our Story

Started in 1986, Providence Christian Nursery School was founded as a ministry under the non profit organization, Providence Ministries, Inc. The non profit was established by Ronald and Barbara Christman. The Christman's operated the preschool for 22 years, twenty of which we were located at Shepherd of the Hills Calvary Chapel in Bechtelsville Pennsylvania. Barbara served as Director and Teacher and her husband, Ronald, assumed the role as President of the Preschool Board. 

When Barbara announced her plans to retire, members of Shepherd of the Hills Calvary Chapel were inspired to keep the school open. In 2008, Shepherd of the Hills Christian Preschool was established as a ministry of the church. The vision to share the gospel message of Jesus and to educate children in order to prepare them for academic success continue to this day. In 2021, the preschool expanded to include a half day kindergarten program dedicated to providing students with the tools necessary for success in elementary school and beyond.

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Our Philosophy

​​​Shepherd of the Hills Christian School's philosophy of education reflects in every way a Christian philosophy of life. The School is God centered, believing all truth is God's truth. Any truth existing in the universe is in line with God’s revelation, both in nature and in His written word, the Bible.

God is the physical enabler and spiritual motivator for pursuing knowledge. It is God and His world which are the objects of our learning. We look to God's Son, Jesus, as the single perfect example of both student and teacher.

In scripture, God has commanded two institutions to educate; the home and the church (Deuteronomy 6:7, Proverbs 22:6). Parents have been made responsible for their children and have been charged with an educational task.

In partnership with families and the Church, Shepherd of the Hills Christian School provides another avenue for learning and developing, working toward the total education of our children.

At Shepherd of the Hills Christian School the student's world of learning is designed and planned to reflect not only a challenging classroom environment but also a Christian worldview, a Christ-centered view of life.

The educational process will teach the whole child - spiritually, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically. Each child is to be educated as one with unique abilities, qualities, and personality.

​At Shepherd of the Hills Christian School we encourage learning that contributes to total Christian development.