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#037, Damian Ahrens on Accountability and Faith, The Foundation of Success
Description
Do you believe in accountability?
If you're an educator, then you should. As a matter of fact, the head of school at Faith Baptist School, Damian Ahrens, says that accountability has been key for them in dealing with problems and staying true to their mission statement. He also said that they were able to get through the problems—all through the lens of faith.
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Highlights of the Episode
[02:12] appreciate what you're doing for a Christian education
[03:20] Mackinac Island or the Upper Peninsula
[04:52] We have fantastic schools that are private and public
[05:53] We have a great Christian Education Association
[07:53] there's over 400 churches in Genesee County
[09:34] we start to see God work here
[11:30] enrollment skyrocketed from 213 to 266
[12:35] pastoral staff and church here has been 100%
[15:27] we're a tight knit community
[16:45] I'm still paying my teachers
[18:34] we would start having meetings and prayer time
[20:38] She's been on a Dr. Aaron Yazbeck
[22:13] I will triumph in the work of his hands
[25:02] Head of School Athletic Director and Head girls coach
[27:09] I have 100%, we had financial support
[28:47] I've got an 80 year old mentor
[32:07] I read about William Wilberforce
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