Why do we spend 4-8 hours a day, 5 out of 7 days in a week, 3/4 of a year, from the age of 5-18 educating our children? One word: preparation. In a technological world, we believe that long preparation is needed to prepare our children for society and vocation. The apostle Peter tells Christians that preparation is necessary for Gospel witness as well. We must prepare ourselves in the Word of God not only for growth in Christ, but also so we can be give an answer to unbelievers who ask us about our hope in Christ.