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A nonprofit organization specializing in theological education is planning to launch in Boerne in the 2026-2027 school year.
Some details
LifeWise Academy—an organization that provides off-campus religious education during school hours—is now pre-enrolling students for the upcoming year, Program Director Kelly Kuhl told Community Impact.
LifeWise, which was founded by Joel Penton in 2018, has 1,400 schools across 38 states, said Aaron Braswell, South Texas state director at LifeWise Academy.
The academy's instruction is intended for children in grades 1-5. Kuhl said the program has narrowed it down to two elementary schools where students can enroll directly for the upcoming school year, which will be announced at a later date.
The program, which will be offered weekly, will have students transported by LifeWise vehicles to a local church or community center to receive instruction, according to the academy's website. This is both with parental permission and in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 1049, Kuhl said. Sessions will last approximately 45 minutes, and the venue must be no more than 5 minutes away from the school.
As of publication time, no venue has been selected in Boerne—but Kuhl said they are working with Boerne ISD administrators to coordinate details.
What they offer
Braswell said the program allows students to receive religious instruction in addition to the “excellent” public education Boerne provides.
“This program will keep kids in public schools,” Braswell said. “There's so many parents that want this type of education for their children outside of the classroom.”
