Editorial
Walking Worthy of Our Calling
Based on Ephesians 4:1–16
The Apostle Paul, writing from prison, urged the believers in Ephesus to “walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called” (Ephesians 4:1). These words are as alive for us today as they were for the early church. They challenge us to reflect on the grace we’ve received in Christ, the unity of His body, and the maturity we’re called to pursue together.
At the heart of Paul’s message is this truth: our calling is not simply personal, but communal. While each of us is saved by grace through faith, God’s design is that we grow not in isolation but in the fellowship of His people. A Christian school community has a unique opportunity to live out this calling in tangible ways.
Paul begins this passage with an appeal to humility, gentleness, patience, and love. These are not traits our culture often celebrates, yet they are the very qualities that bind believers together. “There is one body and one Spirit,” he reminds us, “just as you were called to one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all” (v. 4–6).
Unity is not uniformity. We are not all alike, nor should we be. The beauty of Christ’s body is that we bring diverse gifts, backgrounds, and personalities, yet all are held together by one Spirit. In a school setting, unity might mean choosing kindness when differences arise, extending patience when frustrations grow and celebrating the gifts God has placed in others, even when they look different from our own.
Paul’s goal for the church is clear: that “we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves,” but instead “grow up in every way into Him who is the head, into Christ” (v. 14–15). Maturity in Christ is the measure of a healthy body.
Spiritual maturity doesn’t come overnight, nor does it come without challenges. Students grow not only through successes but also through mistakes and trials. Staff and parents, too, are continually learning patience, grace, and perseverance. What matters is that we are all moving together toward Christlikeness.
One of the marks of maturity, Paul says, is “speaking the truth in love.” In a Christian school community, this means encouraging one another with honesty, even when it’s hard and always grounding that honesty in compassion. It means challenging one another to grow, not with harshness but with hope. Truth without love can wound; love without truth can mislead. But together, truth and love reflect the heart of Christ.
The next image Paul gives is that of a body joined and held together, “when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love” (v. 16). Every believer is a vital part of Christ’s body, and no one is unnecessary. In a school community, this truth is especially powerful: the quiet student who offers a listening ear, the athlete who sets an example of integrity, the teacher who prays faithfully, the staff member who serves unseen, all are essential to the growth of the whole.
When each part does its work in love, the body flourishes. When even one part is neglected, the whole body feels the loss. This is why encouragement, accountability, and prayer are so important. As Paul reminds us, growth happens not by accident but by God’s design, as we lean into our calling together.
So how do we “walk worthy” of our calling in the daily rhythm of school life? By remembering who we are in Christ and choosing to live that identity together. We walk worthy when we forgive quickly, encourage freely, serve gladly, and learn humbly. We walk worthy when we honour Christ not just in chapel, but in homework, friendships, and extracurricular activities. We walk worthy when our lives echo the truth that we belong to one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all.
Let us be a community marked by unity, equipped for service, and growing toward maturity in Christ. And let us take joy in knowing that as we walk this road together, the God who called us is faithful to complete His work in us.
Peter Bain
Business Manager
