Transforming Lives

Thanks for listening and sharing these stories about how God is at work through excellent, Christ-centered education. This week we are taking a break from our normal programming. When you have a moment, check out this week's brief encouragement. Our regular format picks back up next week.  Connect with us!

Dr. David Horsager is the CEO of the Trust Edge Leadership Institute (www.trustedge.com). He is a Senior Fellow at Indiana Wesleyan University, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and the inventor of Enterprise Trust Index™. His books include The Trust Edge, The Daily Edge, and Trusted Leader.  Dr. Horsager has provided advisory services to a wide range of organizations, from Fortune 100 com...

Todd Leyden is the Executive Director of Fort Wilderness in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He has been married to Robyn for 40 years, and they are the parents of three sons – Payton (deceased), Blake, and Chase. Todd and Robyn are members of Zionsville Fellowship Church (Indianapolis) and St. Germain Evangelical Free Church (Wisconsin). Todd is the author of Eyes of the Father: Seeing Meaning in the Mirr...

Jeff and Adrienne Reichanadter are the parents of five children, two of whom have graduated from Covenant Christian High School and are off to college, and three ranging from middle school through grade school. As a family, the Reichanadters are committed to adventures in God’s leading, including a stint in urban living, a season in India working at a school and children’s home, suburban farming,...

Nate and Julie Prahlow met at Valparaiso University   and got married in 1996. In the same year, Julie completed her Masters in Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis . Nate graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1999 and finished his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in 2003. He has been teaching at the IU School of Medicine since then and is current...

Roger Williams is the Senior Pastor at New City Church in Indianapolis and an Ecclesial Professor of Practical Theology at Indianapolis Theological Seminary. He graduated from Western Illinois University and obtained his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. Before starting New City Church, he served as an Assistant Pastor at Christ Community Ch...

Greg Enas is currently a Venture Catalyst as the founder of Innovatov LLC, where he assists leaders across both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, in creating better enterprises, communities, and environments, allowing the world to be part of something greater than itself. Greg also serves as the Vice Chairman of CHORUS®, Inc. , a nationally recognized management consultancy, where he works wi...

Matt Scogin has been the President of Hope College in Holland, MI since 2019. Before returning to his alma mater to lead it into its next chapter,  he held several leadership positions in various fields. He was the Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer at Perella Weinberg Partners from 2014 to 2019, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at NYSE Euronext from 2009 to 2014, and vario...

Dr. Jeremy Mann is the Founder and Head of School at The Field School, a diverse, classical, Christ-centered school on the west side of Chicago. Before founding The Field School, Jeremy served as the Director of Programming and Development at the Center for Pastor Theologians from 2012 to 2017. He was also the School Director/Manager at Teach for America from 2010 to 2013 and a Special Education t...

Deanna Bowman is a writer for the Special Operations Association of America based in Washington D.C. She writes social media posts, blogs, letters to Congress, reports, grants, and more to support and advocate for special operators and their families, including Green Berets, Navy SEALs, Marine Raiders, Army Rangers, and others. Deanna also does contract work for a new nonprofit organization that a...

Becky Fields taught English at Covenant Christian High School from 1995 to 2008, worked for the Teachers Retirement Fund for a year, and then taught at Heritage Christian Schools. Becky was also an adjunct professor at the University of Indianapolis and an education consultant at Greenwood Christian Academy.  Becky holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education with a major in English a...

Pastor Damon Howell loves Jesus and serves Him as the Equipping Pastor at The Blended Church in Indianapolis. Damon has a degree in Biology from Wabash College , where he later worked as the Sr. Assistant Director of Admissions from 1998 to 2008.  Damon is married to Terri, and they have two daughters, Sierra and Kaya. He and Terri are also grandparents to Malachi. Connect with us!

Amanda and Justin discovered the positive impact of Christian education on the lives of students through their involvement with Covenant. Amanda's grandmother was her only consistent Christian influence growing up; however, she didn't come to faith until she was 25. Justin's family required him to attend church when he was younger, but he didn't make his faith his own until lat...

Jason Dawson has an extensive professional background, having worked in various roles in the healthcare industry. He is currently a co-owner of Avalon Alliance Homecare, LLC since February 2023. Before that, he worked as a Project Coordinator at Eskenazi Health from 2019 to February 2023, and as the Vice President of Client Services at Home Instead Senior Care from 2018 to 2019. Before that, he he...

Jared is a part of the team at Care to Change . His work combines the use of cognitive and behavioral strategies and deep faith in God’s healing power to help empower young people who struggle with anxiety, mood disorders, suicidal ideations, and addictions. Jared is trained in EMDR (or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy.  He enjoys opportunities to share God’s healing by servi...

Dr. Mark Dobbs, Psy. D., HSPP,  is a Clinical Psychologist and the Founder/Executive Director of IndyPsych since 1995.  Dr. Dobbs graduated from the Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University . He founded the Indianapolis Christian Psychological Services and has taught as an adjunct professor in the Masters in Counseling program at Indiana Wesleyan University , as well as with the  TCMI Insti...

Jean Crane and Moriah Veach are on the team at Care to Change , a full-service counseling center with multiple offices in the Indianapolis area. Jean earned an undergraduate degree in Communications from Wheaton College and an M.A. in Counseling/Psychology from Trinity International University .  She specializes in working with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and stress, a...

Jean Crane and Moriah Veach are on the team at Care to Change , a full-service counseling center with multiple offices in the Indianapolis area. Jean earned an undergraduate degree in Communications from Wheaton College and an M.A. in Counseling/Psychology from Trinity International University .  She specializes in working with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and stress, a...

Abbie (Roberts) Gottfried graduated from Covenant Christian High School in 2007. She later earned her BA in English and Spanish from King University in 2011. Since then, she worked as a Children’s Book Editor at Eerdmans Books for Young Readers in 2011 and taught Upper School English at Orangewood Christian School in Orlando, FL from 2013-2018. She also briefly taught at Grace Christian Academy in...

Dr. Jay Ferguson currently serves as the Head of School at Grace Community School   in Tyler, TX. It is the largest private school in East TX with nearly 1000 students from K-12. Before joining the school, Dr. Ferguson practiced law as an attorney in Dallas and Tyler from 1992 to 2002. He then transitioned to the education sector and served as the Director of Development at Grace Community School...

Dr. Jason Rachels is the Head of School at Calvary Christian Academy, FL since 2015. CCA is the largest Christian school in the US with nearly 3000 students. Jason has been a teacher, principal, or vice-principal since 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Greek, a Master's in Religion, an Educational Specialist, and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, all from Liberty Uni...

Dr. John Patterson is the  Head of School at First Presbyterian Day School, in Macon, GA.  After being an executive in corporate America from 1998-2002, Dr. Patterson entered the education world. He served as a teacher and basketball coach in Bedford County Schools, VA, 2002-2005, then as a teacher, basketball coach, and administrator at Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, VA from 2005 to 2010...

Dr. Steve Whitaker been the Head of School, The First Academy in Orlando, Florida since July 2003. During his tenure, the school has seen amazing growth in spiritual formation agenda, enrollment, and academic programming. He has led multiple capital campaigns for renovations and expansion of all levels of the school, to which families have pledged over $55 million. Steve has written on a variety o...

Eric Bradley has been the Head of School at Grace Christian School in Raleigh, NC, since 2016. He has an impressive educational background with a BS in History from the University of Georgia, an MS in History from the University of Southern Mississippi, a M.Ed. from Regent University, and an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership & Administration from Kennesaw State University...

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...