Bible Education is Changing America!
Oct 19, 2025 by FACT
Did you know that LifeWise Academy has enabled Tennessee public schools to offer Bible education to students during the school day? This is an incredible opportunity to radically change our culture by helping public school students develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
LifeWise Academy’s groundbreaking program is enabled by the 1952 U.S. Supreme Court ruling Zorach v. Clauson, which found that biblical education during the school day is constitutional and legal in all 50 states under the following conditions:
“Together, with the communities we serve, we’re making a real impact,” CEO of LifeWise Academy Joel Penton shared. “We intend to keep growing thanks to the outpouring of support for LifeWise throughout the country. Every new program launched means more students hearing timeless truths, developing strong moral character, and building a foundation that will guide them for the rest of their lives.”
Right now, Tennessee has six public schools offering LifeWise to students! The curriculum is powered by The Gospel Project, which “takes students through the entire Bible over five years with a 3-fold focus: Head, Heart, and Hands.” Learn more here.
You can experience the story in two ways:
1. Attend a showing – Find a theater near you and secure your tickets at lifewise.org/offschoolproperty.
2. Host a showing – Can’t find a theater near you? Use the Faith Content Network to bring the film to your community: faithcontentnetwork.com/movies-host/off-school-property
Don’t miss this encouraging story of faith, perseverance, and impact. See how God is moving in public schools across the nation. Together, we can spread the word about how students can study the Bible during the school day—legally and effectively!
LifeWise Academy’s groundbreaking program is enabled by the 1952 U.S. Supreme Court ruling Zorach v. Clauson, which found that biblical education during the school day is constitutional and legal in all 50 states under the following conditions:
- The program must take place off school grounds
- The program must be privately funded
- The parents must consent to the child’s participation
“Together, with the communities we serve, we’re making a real impact,” CEO of LifeWise Academy Joel Penton shared. “We intend to keep growing thanks to the outpouring of support for LifeWise throughout the country. Every new program launched means more students hearing timeless truths, developing strong moral character, and building a foundation that will guide them for the rest of their lives.”
Right now, Tennessee has six public schools offering LifeWise to students! The curriculum is powered by The Gospel Project, which “takes students through the entire Bible over five years with a 3-fold focus: Head, Heart, and Hands.” Learn more here.
This week, you can take a unique part in LifeWise’s ministry by attending a showing of their highly anticipated documentary, Off School Property, coming to theaters nationwide on October 23. The one-night-only film is shining a light on a national movement that’s bringing Bible education to public school students—during the school day.
You can experience the story in two ways:
1. Attend a showing – Find a theater near you and secure your tickets at lifewise.org/offschoolproperty.
2. Host a showing – Can’t find a theater near you? Use the Faith Content Network to bring the film to your community: faithcontentnetwork.com/movies-host/off-school-property
Don’t miss this encouraging story of faith, perseverance, and impact. See how God is moving in public schools across the nation. Together, we can spread the word about how students can study the Bible during the school day—legally and effectively!
