God is good! All the time! This change in the strategic leadership of the school was not anticipated by many, but that does not mean it will be bad. On the contrary, God is actively working for our good (Rom 8:28). For years, I've been preaching to the Principals with each new decision that "change is hard, but it is good for our school and good for our souls." I think God does his finest work when we are shaken from our comfortable places. So, whatever else might seem uncertain or confusing, there are a few things I know for sure:
- His ways are higher than our ways (Rom 11:33 - see below).
- This school has been and continues to be honoring to Christ above all else, and I believe God will bless that commitment.
- He is sovereign and will provide for my good and the good of my family as we continue to go where He leads.
I came to Trinity in faith, and now I will be leaving this summer in faith. And, that faith is not without an object; it is not merely a vague sort of confidence. Rather, it is an abiding faith in the one true God, whom we know through His son Jesus Christ, who is the Lord of this school and the Lord of my family and the Lord of my life. I started this "assignment" (to use my Navy parlance) not knowing if it would last beyond a year, and by His grace it has been four. Now, I will continue to follow in faith as He leads us to the mainland.
Many have asked me or my family about leaving Hawaii. Hawaii has been our home for the past six years, and we love its people, community, and culture. But, I feel a strong commitment (and my wife agrees) to leadership in classical Christian education (CCE). We have been so convinced of this kind of school for our children and as our ministry to other families, that we want to continue serving in this way, wherever it may take us. At this point, it means moving to the mainland to contribute somehow to this growing movement (close to 300 CCE schools nation-wide!).
But, one more thing I want to make clear. I found myself saying this to someone early in the week, and I think it's worth repeating for all of you: If we were to stay here on Oahu and do something else, we would not hesitate to put our kids in Trinity. For all the great things we could say about the school, the essence of its magic is what happens between teacher and student. Our children have been so blessed by our teachers. They have made-- along with all the supporting staff, volunteers, churches, and parents--a precious gem in Windward Oahu and among all the schools in Hawaii.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Stephen Sprague
Headmaster
"Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are this judgments and how inscrutable his ways!" Romans 11:33