Faithful and Flourishing Christian Schools

Home
Podcast
Notes
Archive
About
How Faithful Christian Schools Use Planning and Improvisation to Advance Their Mission
In a previous article, I asked, Do Christian schools need a strategic plan? The summary in a sentence?
 • 
Bernard Bull
What Do You Think About Classical Christian Education?
Over the past two decades, three of the fastest-growing trends in Christian education are homeschooling, micro-schooling, and classical Christian…
 • 
Bernard Bull
Let Your Marketing Match Your Mission
Some time ago, I saw an online video commercial of a private secular University promoting its online graduate programs.
 • 
Bernard Bull
Christian Education and Sugar Water
The legend goes that when Steve Jobs was recruiting John Sculley to leave the CEO role at Pepsi for an executive spot at Apple, Steve said, "Do you want…
 • 
Bernard Bull

December 2024

Thriving Schools (and Leaders) Ask and Answer Questions
About ten years ago, one of the more popular catch phrases in education was “reflective practice.” Entire books were written on the subject, but it…
 • 
Bernard Bull
Do Christian Schools Need a Strategic Plan?
Spoiler Alert: Yes. No. Sort of.
 • 
Bernard Bull
A Compelling Story is Worth More Than a Banana
I recently stumbled upon an intriguing story.
 • 
Bernard Bull
How to Be an Awe Full Christian School - Podcast Episode 3
Listen now | In this solo episode, Bernard Bull makes a case for creating Christian schools that lean into wonder and awe…becoming an awe-full Christian…
 • 
Bernard Bull
37:17

November 2024

How to Align Budgeting with Your School’s Mission
Years ago, in graduate school, one of my professors made a provocative claim.
 • 
Bernard Bull
Interview with Dr. Jim Pingel on Lifelong Professional Growth for Christian Leaders
Listen now |
 • 
Bernard Bull
3
1:03:44
Who Are We Called to Serve, and How Do We Serve Them Well?
If we are not prepared to truly serve a particular segment of students well, is it ethical to recruit and admit them?
 • 
Bernard Bull
A Lifeline for Christian Leaders: When You Feel Like You’re Nearing the End of Your Rope
Read this when you are down and out, navigating rough waters, or doubting yourself.
 • 
Bernard Bull
© 2025 Bernard Bull
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start WritingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture