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April 16, 2026New Zealand Journal of Educational StudiesOpen Access

Voice of Vision: Crafting Christian Culture as Symbolic Stories

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ESErika Helen Snedden

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Overview

Doctoral study explores cultural unity and leadership in New Zealand Christian schools, suggesting implications for educators.

Key Points

  • To examine how mission and vision are applied in the organizational practices of New Zealand Christian schools.
  • Conducted a doctoral study using narrative processes
  • Applied arts-based inquiry methods
  • Employed an appreciative inquiry lens
  • Engaged with three New Zealand Christian schools
  • Cultural and community unity was achieved through focus on spiritual and leadership development
  • Strong connections were established between schools, churches, and homes
  • School guiding statements served for systematic reflection on practices

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Erika Helen Snedden (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e07cc02f7e8953b7cbddcehttps://doi.org/10.1007/s40841-026-00443-4
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