Blog of Jay Ferguson, PhD, Head of School at Grace Community School in Tyler, Texas
Jay Ferguson is a husband, father of three girls, and Head of School at Grace Community School in Tyler, Texas.
At the beginning of school, August 30, 2013, I wrote my first blog as head of school at Grace. Blogging was a relatively new thing then, and I didn’t want to do it because it always struck me as a …
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Do you often use “politics” and “peace” in the same sentence? Do they seem like a contradiction in terms? Do you feel at peace as we enter the home stretch of a presidential election cycle? Or, do …
I love the beginning of the school year because it always brings a sense of optimism and enthusiasm. And, while I love it, I know it doesn’t last. I always joke that I lead the best school in America …
On Saturday night, we graduated the Class of 2024 from Grace Community School. As of the time of writing, this wonderful group of 78 seniors has earned a cumulative total of $7,716,604 in college and …
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One of the most important ways that Christian schools differ from others is in their focus on discipleship. Unlike other forms of K–12 education, which focus primarily on forming and shaping the …
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The gospel brings courage. It tells me that my hope, my love, my security, and my future are all tied up in the God of the universe—my Abba, who loves me. People can cancel or shun me, and they …
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This year, our school theme has been “Battle Tested.” We can all resonate with life as a battle—to live is to endure both inner and outer strife. God gives righteousness—the …
If you really want to stand the test of time as a leader or a Christian school, you have to be able to change, because the culture and world around you are changing. Kids are different, families are …
This past week, I traveled to Philadelphia for work. I’m fascinated by cities like Philadelphia, having lived in the South all my life. I’m not one of those people who look at cities like …
