A future where every child is loved, educated, and equipped.
BPUE is a national faith-forward movement educating, empowering, and uplifting pastors to become the preeminent love warriors fighting for educational freedom – the civil rights issue of our time.
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BPUE is a nonprofit advancing four pillars—Kingdom Purpose Centers, Mentorship, Advocacy, and Legislation & Government Engagement—to serve children, families, and the churches that support them. Locally, we support pastors to have a greater impact on their local community, ensuring every child feels a sense of love and purpose. Nationally, we connect a growing network of affiliates and champion policies that expand educational freedom.
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Explore Kingdom Purpose Centers
Learn how Kingdom Purpose Centers provide academic support, mentorship, enrichment, and opportunities for scholars to discover their purpose.
For Pastors
Get equipped—education, mentorship, fellowship, and fundraising support—to multiply your impact in your community.
Your Next Listen
Tune into Up For the Challenge, the podcast where faith, innovation, and history intersect to tackle America’s most urgent issues—especially the education crisis. Hosted by Rev. Joshua C. Robertson, founder and CEO of Black Pastors United for Education, we dive deep into transformative discussions with experts, historians, entrepreneurs, and pastors.
Stories
“BPUE gave our child a safe place to learn—and gave our family hope.”
By the Numbers
24 out of the nation’s top 100 public high schools are charter schools
despite charters representing only ~8% of all public schools.
Source: National Alliance for Public Charter Schools / US News & World Report.
Charter school enrollment nationwide more than doubled in a decade — from 1.8 million to 3.7 million students between 2010 and 2021.
National Center for Education Statistics+1
Cyber charter students in Pennsylvania receive 32% less funding than district students—yet families continue to choose them for safety, flexibility, and academic support.
Source: Commonwealth Foundation
Explore the Pastor Path
Choose the Path That Fits Your Calling
Grow through mentorship & fellowship, learn about the impact you can have on your local government and legislation, uncover funding opportunities to support your mission and mobilize your church.
AREAS OF IMPACT
Advocacy
From stories to momentum—step by step. Mobilize pastors, families, and partners to build public will for love-led education.
WHAT WE DO
- Coalition building with pastors & churches
- Community forums & town halls
- Story bank & testimonials
- Op-eds, media outreach, and social/email campaigns
- Sign-on letters & petitions
- Partner MOUs & awareness events
- Research one-pagers & shareable facts
- Advocacy training kits for church teams
Government & Legislation
From momentum to policy—step by step. Convert community priorities into laws, programs, and resources that enable centers to launch and grow.
WHAT WE DO
- Policy briefs & model bill language
- Sponsor recruitment & advocacy days
- Testimony & briefings for officials
- Regulatory comments & implementation guidance
- Budget/appropriations requests
- Pilot programs with agencies
- Grant/RFP strategy for centers
- Compliance support for nonprofits
Find a Kingdom Purpose Center
Explore Kingdom Purpose Centers serving scholars and families in communities across the country.
Free education • Free transportation • Free lunch • After-school care available
Donate
Fuel love-led education where it’s needed most. Your gift powers the movement and the field—helping launch and sustain independent, BPUE-affiliated centers.
Your Gift Powers:
- Advocacy & coalition building with pastors and families
- Seed & launch grants for new centers
- Mentorship & leadership coaching for pastors
- High-dosage tutoring tools & curriculum partner setup
- Transportation, meals, and family support
- Data, standards, and accountability
