FCHM in the News

October 19, 2009

Heidi St. John was the featured guest on "Mission America" with host Linda Harvey.  Listen in as Linda and Heidi discuss why homeschooling is so important in today's culture, and find out how FCHM is helping churches become involved in supporting homeschooling families.

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FCHM on HSLDA's Home School Heartbeat, 9/09

Jay and Heidi St. John, founders and FCHM,  are pleased to Join HSLDA president, Mike Smith, as a guest on HSLDA's radio broadcast Homeschool Heartbeat.

This is the second time the ministry has been featured on Homeschool Heartbeat, and the response has been tremendous.  Listen and hear whey the St. Johns are so passionate about the church supporting homeschooling families.

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If you missed the radio broadcasts, you can access the program archives via this website link:HSLDA's Home School Heartbeat Archives

 

Churches and Homeschooling Families:  A Powerful Partnership for a New Generation

Spring 2009 Issue of the Old Schoolhouse Magazine
by Heidi St. John

First Class is passionate about supporting homeschoolers - and about connecting homeschooling families through their local church.

Jay and Heidi St. John, Founders and Executive Directors of FCHM have said that "Churches should be light houses for homeschoolers" and that sentiment is rapidly growing as pastors partner wth parents to create FCHM co-ops in their churches.

These communities are making a difference, not only in the families they serve but in the communities they are placed in.  Find out why in this article written for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine.

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April 30, 2008
FCHM on the air with Diane Gramley

Diane is President of the PA chapter of the

American Family Association.

Jay and Heidi St. John traveled to Los Angeles on Feb. 11, 2008 to participate in a press conference aimed at informing parents about SB 777, which was recently passed by the California legislature and signed into law by CA Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

 

CCF MEDIA: News Releases
CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
For Immediate Release
February 11, 2008

California Campaign Launched Urging Exit from Public Schools

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WORLDNET DAILY

Posted: February 12, 2008
7:42 pm Eastern

© 2008 WorldNetDaily

 

If you care about your children, then you should homeschool, find a Christian school, participate in a homeschool co-op, pay the tuition, drive an older car, or do whatever is necessary to keep them out of California's public school system. That's the message from a new campaign, assembled under the Rescue Your Child slogan.

And it's all because the California Legislature and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger worked together to establish Senate Bill 777 and Assembly Bill 394 as law..."

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"We help churches plant homeschool cooperatives," said Heidi St. John of First Class Homeschool Ministries. "We have a proven program that any church can put into their ministry. Parents come one day a week and offer classes to the children, therefore building a community of homeschoolers."

California parents, Thomasson said, already are becoming aware of the dangers their children face.

"They're calling and asking how they can homeschool. They're calling private schools, they're calling church schools..."

 

FCHM on the Air in Chicago, 12/28/07

FCHM is featured on Homeschooling for Life, the radio broadcast of Dave and Kim d'Escoto. The d'Escotos have written an excellent book entitled THE LITTLE BOOK OF BIG REASONS TO HOMESCHOOL.

Dave and Kim's program airs Saturday mornings on WYLL AM 1160 in the Chicago area, starting November 3, from 8:00am to 8:30am.

The program features guest interviews with noted homeschooling advocates, tips on how to get the most from homeschooling, information on curriculum and resources, and plenty of Biblical encouragement for keeping an eternal perspective on discipling our families.

Click here to listen to the interview with FCHM founders, Jay and Heidi St. John.

FCHM on HSLDA's Home School Heartbeat, 9/07

In late September, Jay and Heidi St. John were featured on HSLDA's Homeschool Heartbeat, a nationally broadcast radio ministry to homeschoolers. This was a wonderful opportunity for the St. Johns to share the vision of FCHM with HSLDA's national audience and the response has been nothing short of incredible.

If you missed the radio broadcasts, you can access the program archives via this website link:HSLDA's Home School Heartbeat Archives