Recent Insights, Inspirations, & More

As another school year comes to an end, I am reminded of the importance of preparing for the year ahead. During my 30 years as an educator, a passage found in Mark 1:35–38 has served as a source of inspiration and motivation at the close of each school year. "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed." The time Jesus spent in prayer prepared Him mentally, emotionally, and spiritually for

Praise the Lord! To each of you I say grace and peace as we enter the month of April together. During the month of April, we pause to recognize Financial Literacy Month—a timely and necessary focus for the people of God. Stewardship has always been a spiritual responsibility, not just a practical one. Scripture reminds us that we are to be faithful over what has been entrusted to us, and that includes our finances, our resources, and our economic decisions. In this season, th

Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As we enter this holiday season, we pause to celebrate the birth of Christ and the eternal hope His coming brings to the world. I pray that you and your families enjoy a peaceful, joyful, and blessed holiday season. I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the entire Department of Education. Your dedication over these past several months has been extraordinary. Since our early momentum in March—and especially sinc

Praise the Lord! To each of you I say grace and peace as we enter the month of March together. As a department committed to lifelong learning, growth, and discipleship, we take this moment to celebrate Women’s History Month. We thank God for the incredible women who continue to shape our churches, families, and communities through their leadership, scholarship, and faithful service to the Kingdom. Your impact across the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith i

The Department of Education’s theme is “Learning Is a Lifelong Process.” The month of February is often referred to as the month of love. As we reflect on the word love, the scripture that reflects the greatest example of love is found in St. John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” God loved mankind so much that, despite humanity’s disobedience, He still loved us