But the article also helps us see that classical Christian education is not just an option for the wealthy or elite. It describes Hope Academy, a classical Christian school in urban Minneapolis, MN. Shortly after we were married, my wife and I lived in Minneapolis for a season, and my wife’s younger brothers attended this school. It was just getting off the ground, but it was exciting to see a classical Christian school established in inner-city Minneapolis. The school was founded because the head of school wanted to “venture something for God that is a little bit crazy.” Now almost 17 years after it started, Hope Academy is a model of how a classical Christian school in an urban and largely economically disadvantaged area can partner with parents and families to transform lives for the glory of God.
As you read about Hope Academy, maybe God will stir your heart to pray for something similar for students and families here in Hawaii. Maybe God will even give you a burden to work to establish a classical Christian school that can serve low-income families here on Oahu. And maybe God will push you to do something that is a little bit crazy to see this happen.
I think God would be pleased to use the families at Trinity Christian School to venture something risky for their neighbors here on Oahu. One of our goals in the coming years at TCS is to improve the quality and reach of classical Christian education in the islands, and it is my prayer that we can find ways for TCS serve more students from lower-income families. These students who bear God’s image and have the same potential as our TCS students, but they might otherwise not have opportunity to receive a classical Christian education unless we get involved. Who knows how God might use you to make this a reality?
Chris Bruno
Director of Advancement