Called to Teach

 

Why This Blog Series Begins Here

By W.C. Douglas 

Post #1 in a series on Christian education, leadership, and legacy

Have you ever felt summoned—not by circumstance, but by conviction?

I haven’t yet received word on the formal approval of my dissertation. But that final stamp—while appreciated—no longer defines the value of my work. What I’ve wrestled with, prayed through, and committed to paper has already taken on a life of its own.

This blog series takes that work off the religious/academic shelf and into the lived space where Christian education breathes and belongs. Christian leadership must remember its place as service, not status. Mentorship must reclaim its place as ministry. Governance must once again speak the language of grace and hope...as did our Lord. 

These blog reflections are not leftovers. They are fragments of a deeper conversation about how we lead, teach, and walk alongside one another. The series to follow will build on these themes, but this is where it begins. Your comments and feedback will be thoughtfully considered and deeply appreciated.  I'm not looking for compliments, but for honest, soul-searching feedback from cherished readers. 

Upcoming reflections in the series will examine:

• Mentorship as Ministry: Shaping Souls, Not Just Systems

• Governance with Grace: Lessons from Faith-Centered Institutions

• Narrative as Evidence: When Data Needs a Testimony

• Why Waiting Works: A Leadership Lesson in Stillness

If you’ve felt that quiet calling to lead, to guide, to teach--in public or private school--what did it sound like for you?

I pray that each post will spark deeper contemplation and dialogue. I hope you’ll walk with me as these ideas unfold.  See you on the blog trail!  Be blessed! -wcd