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Anyone involved in ‘next generation’ ministry understands the complexity of discipleship. It involves many nuanced levels of engagement, from the simple conversations around the snack table at a church's youth group event to the heartfelt prayer times during worship. Ultimately, the hope is to mentor each student into a relationship with Jesus. Martin Sanders in…

It was a quick conversation, but one I still remember: A family declared to my family that they would never consider Eastern Christian School because they couldn’t afford it. Shortly after making this declaration in our church parking lot, the couple got into a new luxury vehicle and drove away. Although this example is extreme,…

As a parent, envisioning your child's future will always be a part of you. Your mind is filled with high hopes about their next steps, and you're longing for them to grow continuously in their God-given gifts. As high school approaches, you're searching for a school that will give your teen a fulfilling experience while…

Last spring, I did something that I never thought I would do: I spoke in chapel. This was something that I had thought about for a long time. I always admired the people who would go up on stage in front of the whole school and share their testimonies. However, I could never see myself…

As a Christian high school social studies teacher with 26 years of experience, I have witnessed notable changes in the stress and anxiety levels of teenagers and have wondered why pressures on students are distinctly higher than in my generation. While pursuing a master’s degree in education from Dordt University, I chose to focus my…

Despite soggy ground conditions that required rescheduling of our Varsity soccer games, the rest of the HomEComing events happened as planned. More than 650 attendees participated on a gorgeous Saturday, powered by a team of 75 volunteers.  Highlights from the more competitive elements of the weekend included fans cheering on the boys middle school team…

Several months ago I ran into a student I had taught in middle school. He was now married, a father, and very successfully employed. Once we managed through the “getting caught up” conversation, he asked a question that grabbed my attention. He wondered if I remembered what I had said to him when as a…

Hello, EC family! My name is Jessica Truran, and I have the privilege of working as a kindergarten teacher at Eastern Christian Elementary School. While I am currently in my sixth year of teaching, I noticed early on in my career that my students’ social and emotional health was impacting their performance in the classroom.…

As part of its continued commitment to providing an excellent Christian education, Eastern Christian High School hosted several college professors in two of its advanced-level courses this week. On October 4, Economics students, taught by Esther Kim, participated in a lecture and question and answer session facilitated by Dr. Jim Ludema, Dean of Business at…