Do your teachers know that you care? How? Are you practicing the Golden Rule? Giving affirmation? Diagnosing without directing? People don’t quit jobs, they quit people – are you giving your teachers reasons to continue teaching?

What are guidelines for both conscientiously and practically relating to laws concerning our schools? How should we relate to rules that are on the books only? Should we be compelled to follow the many details of the law, or does fulfilling the intended purpose of school laws suffice?

In multiple messy situations in Egypt, Joseph correctly interpreted the realities of what he faced, providing us examples of the critical functions of leadership in difficult times. Effective leadership requires the ability to see situations for what they truly are. This requires broad vision for finding facts, identifying assumptions and biases, and planning a positive path forward. How can we correctly interpret our situations?

After investing more than two and a half decades in the Christian Day School, Bro. Anthony is still passionate about Christian Education. What perspectives keep this veteran teacher "on the firing line"?

How can board meetings be designed to purposely address the needs of our schools? What methods are advisable for keeping all board members engaged rather than just a hardworking principal or chairman? What prearranged plans work for keeping the board in touch with teachers and school life? How can deliberate decision making and following up be performed with clarity, and can we bring closure to stress points?

What is the church leaders’ role in the school? How can they stay informed without meddling, give direction without micromanaging, and influence without intimidating?

Obviously, Christians should be aware of Satan’s tactics. But how readily do we identify his attempts to destroy unity and purpose in our schools? What could be an opportunity for brotherhood co-operation too frequently becomes a boxing ring. Beware, “lest Satan should get an advantage of us."

How does investment in teacher training return real dividends in our schools? What happens at WFTI? CLE Teacher Training? Other teacher training events across the country? Is your board giving financial support and informed direction to teacher training needs?

In 1972, the Amish were in the US Supreme Court defending the right to teach their children as their conscience dictated. Resulting precedents affect both our school and our constitutional rights for the practice of conscience. Do these precedents still stand secure?

When non-member families wish to enroll students in our schools, should we do it? Can it work, or should our schools be exclusively our own? What criteria should govern our judgment? What guidelines promote success when it is attempted?

Are you tapping into the resources in your church and local community? Do people you know have skills or stories that need to be communicated? How can your patrons involve themselves in school functions? Is your school reaching out with programs and service opportunities?