Blog of Jay Ferguson, PhD, Head of School at Grace Community School in Tyler, Texas
This year our school theme is “Seeking Shalom.” We’re looking at what it means to attain shalom—God’s fullness, justice, mercy, and wholeness—individually and as a community. Our cultural …
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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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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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