SMART is a local, multidenominational Christian ministry partnering with local churches to serve public school students in Northeast Ohio. We offer fun and engaging Bible lessons, along with literacy skills and character development. SMART’s goal is to bring Released Time Bible classes to students in as many Northeast Ohio schools as possible. SMART is an affiliate of the national RTBE organization, School Ministries ( Schoolministries.org ) and is guided by the state RTBE organization, School Ministries Ohio ( www.schoolministriesohio.org ). SMART operates in accordance with ORC 3313.6022. SMART is insured in every aspect – volunteers, leadership, and transportation.

FAQs Archive - Wings Bible

Q: What is the connection between Wings Bible Education and SMART?

Wings Bible Education is a local site of SMART. Wings Bible Education provides Released Time Bible classes during the school day for students of North Olmsted City Schools. SMART has an ever-growing number of local sites that provide Released Time Bible classes to Northeast Ohio students.

Q: What Christian denomination is this for?

All students of all religious backgrounds are welcome to come and learn the Bible. Look at our Statement of Faith to understand the perspective of our teachers and curriculum.

Q: How can I get involved?

Great volunteers are always needed. There are many ways to get involved. Click here to start the volunteer application process.

Q: Who provides transportation for my student?

Wings Bible Education will transport your student to and from the course location.

Q: When are Released Time Bible classes held?

They are held during the school day during a non-core curriculum class time like lunch period, recess, or study hall/homeroom. Students typically meet once per week for a Bible class.

Q: Where are Wings Bible Education courses held?

They are held off-site of school campus at a local church building. Columbia Road Baptist Church has offered to let us use their facilities. They are located at 4116 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070.

Q: Who teaches these Bible courses?

Local churches in North Olmsted, OH work together to supply volunteers, teachers, prayer, and other support. All volunteers and teachers are background-checked and vetted before being allowed to have access to students. No volunteer is ever permitted to be alone with a student. All volunteers and teachers are properly trained.

Q: Are there legal considerations?

The North Olmsted School District has adopted a Released Time Bible Education policy as required by state law ( https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3313.6022 ). No public funds are expended and no public school personnel are involved in providing the religious instruction. All courses happen off-site of school property.

Q: What is Release Time Bible Education?

Released Time is a legal way for public school students to attend Bible classes during the school day, with parental permission and without cost to public schools. All volunteers are background checked, vetted and trained. Students are signed up by their parents, at no cost to parents or schools.