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.
One of the greatest enemies of shalom and of true biblical peace lies within our hearts. As I talk to our families in our school, one of the most grievous issues is the divisiveness and polarization …
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At times in my life, I’ve been a reluctant disciple, at best. Sometimes it is difficult to discern God’s word, to tease out what He’s asking me to do. More often, however, it’s abundantly clear, and I …
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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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It was around 4 p.m. on a dusty Tuesday afternoon when I came rolling into Lost Chances, New Mexico, in the high desert about an hour and a half west of Santa Fe. My tank was as dry as the air around …
If you have more than one child, you probably have that one. Although, as a parent, you love each of your children deeply and equally. There often seems to be one, however, that consumes …
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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