WE ARE HIGHER EDUCATION DIGITAL MARKETING
WHO WE SERVE
Christian Private Schools
“Let the little children come to me,
and do not hinder them, for the kingdom
of God belongs to such as these”
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“a rejected stone is a Christian digital marketing company that offers affordable, faith-aligned marketing solutions, so your small to medium-sized ministry or business can attract the right supporters, maximising your impact without you being overwhelmed or losing sight of your calling.”
Without a doubt, the three hurdles parents have when sending their kids to private Christian Schools are:
1. Can we afford this?
2. Will this better prepare them for the real world?
3. Will they be less likely to get mixed up in the wrong crowd?
As your marketing team, we will work with you to help alleviate these concerns and calm fears that parents may have.
✝️ Faith and Values in Christian Schools
The main difference is that Christian schools connect everything they teach to Christian beliefs and values.
Faith is Everywhere: Unlike public schools, Christian schools naturally include Bible lessons, Christian principles, and theology in all subjects, from history to science.
Building Good Character: The goal is to cultivate strong, moral students by focusing on key values such as honesty, integrity, respect, and service—all taught from a Christian perspective.
Whole-Person Growth: The education aims to develop the entire student, encompassing their mind, spiritual life, and moral character, in addition to their academic knowledge.
🎒 Smaller Class Sizes and Individualized Attention
Christian private schools usually have fewer students in each class. This is a huge benefit:
You Get Noticed: With a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, teachers can give more one-on-one attention to every student.
Better Support: Teachers can quickly identify if you’re struggling or if you need more challenging material, providing you with a more personalized learning plan.
Focus on Learning: This environment enables teachers to maintain high academic standards and prioritize student success.
🤝 Strong Community and Shared Values
These schools often feel like a big family because students, teachers, and parents usually share core beliefs.
Strong Community: The school fosters a supportive and close-knit environment where everyone shares similar values.
Good Influences: You’re surrounded by peers who are held to the same clear standards of behavior and character, which creates a positive peer group.
Parents Involved: Christian schools often work closely with parents, making it a team effort between home and school to help you grow.
What our marketing will convey to prospective students (and their parents)
Research, including meta-analyses of multiple studies, often suggests that students attending religious private schools (which include Christian private schools) show an academic advantage over their counterparts in public schools. Here’s a breakdown of key academic outcomes:
📈 Higher Test Scores and Academic Achievement
Multiple studies have indicated that, on average, students in religious private schools perform well on standardized assessments.
● Standardized Tests: Students in religious private schools generally score higher on standardized tests in subjects like reading and math compared to those in traditional public schools, even after controlling for various socioeconomic factors.
● College Preparation: Graduates of Christian schools often report feeling stronger preparation for college and career compared to their public school counterparts and are reported to earn bachelor’s degrees at slightly higher rates.
● Academic Rigor: Many Christian private schools emphasize a rigorous academic curriculum and set high academic expectations, which, combined with smaller class sizes, can contribute to higher achievement. In other words, Better prepare the student for the real world after graduation
🎯 Narrower Achievement Gaps
One particularly notable finding in some research is the effect on the achievement gap.
● Equity: The achievement gap (differences in academic performance by race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status) is sometimes found to be narrower in faith-based schools compared to public schools.
In other words, regardless of race, gender, or how much money your family has, here they are all God’s children worthy of equal respect and dignity.
ALL THIS, and we also convey to the prospective student that your school is COOL!
🧠 Behavioral and Foundational Benefits
The focus on character development and discipline, as mentioned previously, is often cited as a non-academic factor that supports academic success.
● Better Behavior: Studies often show that students in religious private schools exhibit fewer behavioral problems (like less fighting, drug use, or gang activity) than students in public or charter schools. A more orderly and disciplined environment is widely believed to be more conducive to learning.
● Teacher Attention: Smaller class sizes generally allow for more individualized attention, enabling teachers to address a student’s specific academic needs better and provide more customized instruction.
It is important to note that academic success is influenced by many factors beyond the school type, including family background, parental involvement, and the quality of the specific school itself.
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Faith In The Marketplace
A Guide to Conducting Business According to Christian Principles
by Christine Avalar
For many entrepreneurs, the marketplace can feel like a spiritual battleground. It’s a place where ambition often conflicts with ethics, and the pressure to succeed can eclipse the desire to serve. But what if you could change that story? This isn’t just about running a business; it’s about creating a legacy of faith, purpose, and profit that work together in harmony.
Amplifying Your Christian School’s Impact
Digital Marketing Strategies For Enrollment Growth
by Robert J Taylor
Trying to handle digital marketing on your own or hiring an agency that doesn’t understand your Christian mission is a significant risk. You could end up wasting valuable time and draining your budget on methods that don’t work. The enrollment season is short, and you can’t afford to miss it. Our team specializes in connecting with Christian parents because we share and understand the values your school teaches. This focused experience eliminates mistakes and provides you with an immediate, practical plan to start generating leads and filling your classrooms more quickly.
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a rejected stone is a Christian School Enrollment Agency dedicated to helping independent K-12 Schools increase enrollment and donations
” Isolating the student from large sections of human knowledge is not the basis of a Christian education. Rather, it is giving him or her the framework for total truth, rooted in the Creator’s existence and in the Bible’s teaching, so that in each step of the formal learning process the student will understand what is true and what is false and why it is true or false.”
– Francis Schaeffer
"It is difficult to steer a parked car, so get moving."
🤝 Partnering for Enrollment Growth
A digital marketing agency helps your Christian private school by building a powerful and appealing presence online to attract new families in your area.
Think of it like this: when parents search for a school—maybe typing “best Christian education in [city, state]” or “faith-based curriculum”—your school needs to be on the first search page they see.
We start by making sure your website is fast, looks amazing on phones, and uses the right words so search engines (like Google) love it. Then, we help you create genuine content—like student video testimonials, stories about your Christian values in action, and blog posts detailing your unique academic approach. This content is shared across social media and your website, acting as a friendly tour guide that answers parents’ questions and helps them feel confident about applying.
At a rejected stone, we make sure the right families hear your story and enroll, and because it’s our mission to help other Christian organizations succeed, our pricing is very competitive. We see it as our privilege to help your school flourish! We use smart strategies like targeted online ads on platforms where parents spend their time, ensuring that your open house invitations and deadlines reach local families who are the best fit. We also set up personalized email campaigns to keep families who inquire engaged and informed until they submit an application. By constantly checking the results—seeing which ads work best and what content people love—we fine-tune the plan. This focused, mission-driven approach means you spend your budget wisely and see better, stronger enrollment numbers year after year.
We provide online marketing services exclusively for Christian ministries and businesses, helping you grow for the glory of God. Your success truly brings us joy!
We find our work very rewarding, and we love what we do.
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