Transforming Lives

James Talkington is the current interim Head of School at Lexington Christian Academy, an ACSI exemplary-accredited school in Lexington, MA. James has served at LCA since 2004 and has been the Academy Director,  an Upper School English Teacher (Literature and Writing),  and the Director of Upper School. Previous to LCA, James served as an English teacher and Dean of Faculty at Pacific Christian Sc...

Dr. Jonatahn Kulaga was named the  10th president of Indiana Wesleyan University on August 8, 2022. Over his 34-year career in higher educations, he has served as President and CEO of Ohio Christian University, Chief Academic Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Asbury University, and university and student life development  at Spring Arbor University. He holds a Ph. D. in Higher Educational Adm...

Andrew Hart is the CEO of The Oaks Academy , a Christ-centered classical school in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2017, he was honored by Governor Holcomb with the Sagamore of the Wabash Award, one of the highest honors for an Indiana citizen.  Andrew has developed two successful fellowships with a focus on training, inspiring, and supporting school leaders – the Indiana School Leader Fellowship and th...

Dr. Michael Lindsay became the president of Taylor University in 2021 after serving for a decade as the president of Gordon College. He earned his Ph. D. in sociology from Princeton University and graduate theological degrees from Wycliffe Hall at Oxford University and Princeton Theological Seminary. Michael is married to Rebecca, and they delight in their three daughters, Elizabeth, the eldest, a...

Kacey Crane is a 2013 alumna of Covenant Christian High School. She currently serves as the Leadership Development Director for America's Future , helping young professionals prepare for freedom advocacy. Kacey previously led the Indiana team as Executive Director of the Indiana Conservative Alliance for Energy, faithfully serving the organization’s mission to advance reliable, clean, and aff...

Kat Wilcox is a Digital Marketing Project Manager at Fortibus in South Carolina. She is also a certified personal trainer and an Ironman-level triathlete. She attended Lipscomb University, where she studied business and Spanish and was a member of the Women's Soccer Team and the Biking Club. Kat has abundant international experiences, including projects in Hong Kong and Beijing, China, and a...

Dr. Larry Taylor is passionate about training up this generation of disciples for Jesus Christ through Christian education. Before accepting the President position at ACSI in 2019, Taylor committed twenty years as the Head of School at Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, Texas. Before that, he served for twelve years at The First Academy in Orlando, Florida as a High School Principal and Assis...

Brad Murray is the owner of Inspire Website Design , which he founded out of necessity when faced with unemployment and a full house. Throughout their marriage and parenthood, Brad and his wife, Jen, have experienced God's abundant provision during many moments of uncertainty. They and their five boys, four of whom are quadruplets, are flourishing in Christ-centered education and have learned...

Dr. Phil Ryken has been President of Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois since 2010.  During his tenure, Wheaton College has seen tremendous growth in philanthropic support, ethnic diversity on campus, and the permeation of the signature Christ At The Core curriculum. He and his wife, Lisa, have five adult children and have been involved in multiple facets of Christ-centered education over the ye...

Tomi Mattick serves as the Admissions Director at Our Shepherd Lutheran School in Avon, Indiana. Her journey as a wife and mother, and serving professionally within Christ-centered education, are all key elements to a life she never envisioned for herself. But God had a different life plan for her, and she has joyfully embraced the journey. Connect with us!

Todd Scoggins is a world-traveling architect, media producer and director,  an advocate for Christ-centered endeavors, and a philanthropist with a diverse range of experiences in the creative arts. He and his wife, Heather, have committed to providing a Christ-centered education for their children.  In this episode, Todd discusses God's faithfulness through health scares, Christian schooling,...

Isaac Spencer has a unique perspective on Christ-centered education. His grandfather, Jim Spencer, started Covenant Christian High School back in 1995, well before Isaac was born. Isaac's dad, Brad Spencer, has been the Tech Director at Covenant for nearly as long as the school has been open. Like his grandfather and father, Isaac is blazing a new trail for himself and others by studying robo...

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Thad and Lacie Tindall discuss juggling parenthood with their full-time jobs, the importance of faith in their family, their appreciation for the nurturing and supportive community at the Covenant Christian High School, and the role it played in their children's personal development and forming lifelong friendships. They also offer some sage advice for other parents considering Christian educ...

Hudson Bell grew up in Christ-centered education. His parents' engagement of culture through a Christian worldview and his school experiences have inspired him to pursue a Music Education major at Taylor University . He hopes to one day be a faculty at a Christian school like Covenant.  Connect with us!

Kevin Russell is a committed husband and father who has been delightfully surprised by the Spirit's leading in his and his family's life. Some of his and his family's best surprises have come through Christ-centered education. Kevin discusses the emphasis on faith, intentional maturity, authentic discussions about achievement and self-worth, and maintaining a Christ-centred identity...

Kraig and Suni Johnson's journey to Christ-centered education was not originally in their localized plan. But God had an exciting new path for them that has proved life-changing for both them and their kids. They discuss the impact of Christian education on their family through mentoring relationships, friends and family, and special discipleship for their kids through extracurricular activit...

Erik and Mandy Cooper were joyfully surprised by the Lord's leading and provision to be immersed in transformational, Christ-centered education. They celebrate academic and extracurricular achievements, deep spiritual formation, and the unique mentoring their kids have received in Christian schools. They also explore a biblical outlook on self-worth, excellence, and achievement.  Connect with...

Dr. Drew Flamm is firstly a loving, committed husband and father who hopes to spend every possible second in the presence of his family. He has served in various capacities at Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana since 2013. In 2020, he was named the college's seventh President. He has applied his expertise in fundraising, strategic planning, enrollment management, marketing and public commu...

Bess Malek-Maiorano has been committed to Christ-centered education for her children for several years. Neither that commitment nor other aspects of her amazing life have been easy, but God has revealed His faithfulness in the journey. Bess has documented her journey as a long-term care provider after her first husband, Baher’s traumatic brain injury left him disabled. Bess and her husband, Colin...

John Crane and his wife, Jean, have committed their lives to engaging the world through a Christ-centered worldview. Whether through the local church, Christ-centered education, politics, counseling, entrepreneurship, sports, or fine arts, John and Jean are committed to joyfully representing and advancing the Kingdom. John believes in Christian education the strengthening of faith and the instilli...