A Letter from our Pastor about Homeschooling
Education is an inherently religious exercise. Values and some view of life is always communicated during the education process. The question is, “Who will you allow to control this spiritual part of your child’s life?” It is my sincere hope that you will give thought and prayer to the possibility of homeschooling for your children and grandchildren. There are so many reasons NOT to send your children to be educated in government schools and so many positive reasons TO homeschool. And there is no one more qualified to teach your child than you! Your child is God’s gift to you and has been entrusted to YOU with purpose by God.
Homeschooling is work, both for the student and the parents. I do not say this lightly, and I know personally that it requires a great deal of work on the part of parents. My son, who is now grown, was homeschooled all the way from kindergarten through 12th grade. I would not make a different choice over again, even if I could. It is worth every bit of time and energy that you spend as a parent. You are investing directly back into your own child.
We feel so strongly about the conviction of Christian parents homeschooling their children that we have made the decision at Pinnacle Baptist Church to support our members who choose this Biblical option for their children. Below, you will find links to homeschooling materials which we have vetted and which we can recommend with a good conscience. No curriculum is perfect and may include something from time to time, even in a godly curriculum, that you should either supplement or substitute altogether; but that’s the beauty of homeschooling… you’re in control of what your child is taught.
For parents who are members of Pinnacle Baptist Church, we are happy to offer scholarships, when needed, in order to help you with your investment in homeschooling from K5-12th grade. If you’re a member of Pinnacle Baptist Church, either in person or online in your attendance, and are in need of a scholarship to help pay for your child’s homeschooling for the upcoming year, please submit the Scholarship Application found below; and someone from the church will contact you shortly.
May God bless you for your sacrifice for your child’s education,
Pastor Ray McBerry
Application for Homeschooling Scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year… click HERE (right click and select “save as” to download to your computer and print out)
Applications may be mailed or emailed but must be received at PBC by August 14, 2026. Email application to PinnacleBaptistGA@gmail.com or mail to Pinnacle Baptist Church, 2517 High Falls Rd, Griffin, Ga 30223.
Homeschooling Programs Eligible for PBC Homeschooling Scholarships
Landmark Christian Academy is a homeschool academy which is part of Landmark Christian School in Haines City, Florida. The academy offers homeschooling curriculum for K-12 and maintains all of the required records for your child to receive a high school diploma and transcript from an accredited school in Florida. This diploma has been used by graduates for application to college, the military, vocational school, and jobs. It is a curriculum produced by Landmark Baptist Church which is a fundamental Independent Baptist church and by Landmark Baptist College. This curriculum is both well done and cost-effective, with the total cost per student around $500 per year. Dual enrollment at Landmark Baptist College may be possible for qualifying high school students.
Abeka is a Christian curriculum which is more than 40 years old and is used by Christian schools and homeschooling families all over the world. Abeka offers different options to homeschool families, allowing you to maintain all records yourself or offering the option of Abeka maintaining the records for you. Additionally, homeschool families have the option of the traditional homeschool method which includes only printed books or the option of video classes for students for an additional cost. Abeka is part of the same ministry as Pensacola Christian College, and its curriculum is developed by fundamental Independent Baptists. This curriculum is unsurpassed in quality and has an affordable cost per student of $500 – $2,000 per year, depending upon which options and which grade level are selected. Dual enrollment at Pensacola Christian College may be possible for qualifying high school students.