by Russ Gregg | May 16, 2019 | Education Notes
One of the best pieces of advice that I ever received about fundraising was this: Your school has no needs. You might be tempted to stop reading right now. As someone leading an existing school, or planning to start a new school, you already (or will soon have) an... 
by SHN Staff | Dec 21, 2018 | Education Notes, Founder Stories
A little known fact is that it was an aside in a sermon by Dr. John Piper preached on Sept. 12, 1999 that helped launch Hope Academy (this sermon to be exact). The text and audio of the sermon are at desiringGod.com. However, right at 29:32, Dr. Piper goes completely... 
by Russ Gregg | Dec 4, 2018 | Education Notes
In our interviewing for staff, we try to discern if the person senses God’s call to a missional vocation. Here is one reason why that is so important – because this is going to be the hardest job that you will ever do. Almost invariably within about two weeks, I have... 
by Russ Gregg | Nov 26, 2018 | Education Notes
By Dan Olson and Russ Gregg We believe the mis-education of American inner city youth is one of the greatest Biblical justice issues of our day. But to solve a problem, you have to deeply understand it. Our conviction is that the urban education crisis is a symptom of... 
by Russ Gregg | Oct 29, 2018 | Education Notes, Uncategorized
“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” —Jesus The unintended consequences of an action are often the most tragic. In April of 2014, unbeknownst to its citizens, Flint, Michigan officials sought to save money by changing their city’s water source... 
by Debbie Harris | Oct 22, 2018 | Education Notes
Throughout my time at Hope Academy, I’ve heard visitors marvel at the respectful behavior they observe in our students – many of whom are coming from incredibly challenging backgrounds. “What’s your secret?” they sometimes ask. As a teacher, I can tell you that there...