That’s not a very Christian thing to say!’ This accusation, even if friendly or in good humour, is commonly heard. Whilst it may sometimes be justified, it is not always fair and may even be because the speaker is reticent to accept the challenge being posed! What then is a ‘Christian thing,’ or ‘Christian manner,’ as the title of this book puts it?’ Margaret James’ A Fresh Look at Church School Inspection introduced readers to ‘education in a Christian manner,’ a way of understanding education, particularly in church schools.1 This text also made the case for a fresh way of experiencing a Section 48 Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS)—an attempt to reframe the language and practice of inspections in church schools. A ‘Christian manner’ is more than a catchphrase. It has its roots in the Church of England Vision for Education, which is described as acting as a touchstone for Anglican church school education.2 Margaret James claims: The four strands of this vision have harmony with the education in a Christian manner that is expounded by Astley3 and which he describes as being ‘characteristic of Christianity rather than distinctively Christian.’4 A ‘Christian manner’ is, therefore, a phrase that suggests a way of thinking about why and how our understanding and behaviour is influenced by the person, life and teaching of Jesus Christ. It is relevant to anyone serving as a governor, at all levels of governance and particularly for those who want to develop their approach to their role as governors, trustees or directors through the lens of their faith, regardless of the school context. This could be considered a priority for foundation governors in a Church of England school/ academy but may help all governors reflect on belief and practice, not least because governance is a corporate responsibility (see chapter six). With church schools focused on their theologically rooted Christian vision, all governors must consider what governance in a Christian manner looks like to ensure that the school’s vision is the lived experience of both children and adults..