Episode 73: The Courage to Plant a Christian School

Written By Noah Brink

When Craig Harris set out to plant new church in Yakima, Washington, he already had the intention of planting a Christian school as a ministry of his new church (St. Andrew's, Yakima). Three years later, Immanuel Classical School has a building, over 100 students, has begun the process of hiring its first Headmaster, and just graduated its first high school student.

Host Noah Brink talks with Craig about the courageous story of starting a school right on the heals of planting a church - in the midst of a pandemic, none the less. This conversation not only should provide inspiration and encouragement for those considering starting a school, but also helps to recast the notion of the critical relationship between the local church and school and engage and shape the local community through this partnership.

Learn more about Immanuel Classical School.

Learn more about St. Andrew’s, Yakima

Episode Overlaps:

Episode 66: On Learning, Part 1

Episode 68: Aligning Learning Philosophy with Practice (On Learning, Part 1)

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Noah Brink

Noah has been involved in Christian education for over forty years, both as an alumnus K-12 and college and for over twenty years in various teacher, coach, and administrative roles. Noah’s greatest passion is in training faculty to develop their ability to see all things in light of Jesus and His gospel and He just published his first book on Christian education, Jesus Above School. Noah and his wife, Katie, have three children who are currently flourishing in a beloved Christian school.

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