FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

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T IS AN UNBELIEVABLE PRIVILEGE to be the seventh head of school of Trinity Christian Academy. I remember graduating from TCA many, many years ago thinking, “How will I ever repay such a special place for the deep relationships, the formation of my spiritual walk, an amazing academic education and unbelievable athletic and fine arts experiences?”

I personally wasn’t thinking at the time that I would ever have the opportunity to come back and serve at TCA. I was more excited about the new adventures ahead at Baylor and beyond. What I didn’t realize is that more than 30 years later I would be coming back as the head of school and charged with upholding the mission to be a coeducational school offering Christian families and their children a demanding college preparatory curriculum within a Christian community committed to integrating biblical faith in learning. I would be charged with the task of leading a school that desires to educate and develop the whole person for the glory of God by helping equip students to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and become a faithful disciple of him.

For me, it’s been a unique experience living the truth that God equips the called and doesn’t necessarily call the equipped. I’ve spent many years in Christian education, and God has birthed the passion within me to prepare the next generation ultimately to serve Christ.

This is a great calling, especially with the world in which we’re raising our young men and women to serve and lead.

When I began to investigate the TCA of today, what surprised me the most is that this unapologetic Christ-centered institution has not lost its fervor or love for the Lord. This is clear for me to see every day as I walk the campus. I’ve loved visiting classrooms, welcoming students in carpool, visiting athletic events and watching amazing fine arts performances. I love interacting with an outstanding faculty and staff who are committed to put Christ at the center of everything we do. I have loved being around the students who get to experience TCA just like I did.

My hope is that everything we do at TCA will glorify God. I want us to deliver the mission at the highest level of excellence. Being the very best Christian school we can be is not an easy endeavor, and one we must not take lightly. Finally, I hope and pray TCA will enhance and elevate the Christian school purpose. TCA will do this by protecting and living out our mission. TCA will do this by following and modeling best practices and doing all things with a high level of excellence. TCA will do this by collaborating with great Christian schools across the country.

I believe we are preparing the remnant, and they must be prepared to think deeply and critically. The world our graduates will go into will not be a world that will welcome the foundation they have been given at TCA. They must be ready to defend their faith, articulate their thoughts and ideals respectfully and, finally, stand strong in advocating truth.

It is a great privilege to be back “home.” It is a great privilege to be at a place that had a monumental impact on my life and the direction it has taken. It is a great privilege to be at a place that desires to educate and develop the whole person for the glory of God.

To God be the glory!

DR. JEFF D. WILLIAMS

Head of School