This year is the 30^th Anniversary of the Founding of the Logos School in Moscow, Idaho. That school, more than any other, has been used by God to spread a vision for classical Christian education far and wide. I, and a few others, were asked by Bruce Williams, the current chairman of the Board of Governors of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools, to pen some thoughts on what the Logos School has meant for our schools. These thoughts will be shared at their upcoming 30^th year banquet. Here is my thank you for all of the work that they have done:

I want to add my voice to these others thanking the parents, teachers, school board leaders, and the supporters of the Logos
School over these last 30 years.

There is so much that the Logos School has done that is praiseworthy. You all, better than I, can see the blessings that this school has produced as it has worked to educate the children of your community. You all, more than I, can see the blessing that classical Christian education can bring to students, to families and to your community. The work done at the Logos School, however, has blessed much more than your community. Today, tens of thousands of students—thousand of families—are blessed because of the courageous and simple commitment that the leaders of this school made three decades ago to give their children an education that honors God. Today, the Logos School stands as a leader, a model, a light, to so many of us.

Thank you! The work being done across the country and around the world would not be happening were it not for the courage, commitment, support, good humor, and persistence of the Logos School. I have worked most with Douglas Wilson and with Tom Garfield. I, and so many other, have been inspired, blessed, challenged, and shaped by their vision, their commitment to Christ and to the cause of classical Christian education. I am sure, however, that Pastor Wilson and Superintendent Garfield are simply representatives of the many board members, administrators, and teachers that have done so much for so many.

Thank for the curriculum that you have created.

Thank you for the books that you have written.

Thank you for the talks that you have given.

Thank you for encouragement that you have shared.

Thank for suffering for us and with us in the innumerable trials you have faced over the last three decades.

Thank you for helping us inch closer to the edge of the pool and jump in because you looked like you were having fun.

Thank you for faithfully following Christ and for inviting us to come along for the ride.

Thank you most of all for your commitment to share the gifts that God has given to you. As I have reflected on the growth and the blessing that this movement has experienced, a lot of it is simply a reflection of the attitude that you imparted to this movement from its first days. We help each other. We share questions and give advice. We pray for each other. We do this because you did it so well for the rest of us. You could have turned classical Christian education into an industry charging others for the wisdom that you freely and spontaneously provided to others. You could have horded your insights or simply dealt with your own concerns. Instead:

When we called, you picked up the phone and talked with us.

When we cried, you put your arm around us.

When we whined, you told us we were whining but with such kindness that we could bear it.

When we blew really badly, you still hung around with us.

When we were in need, you provided for us.

Thank you to the Logos School. May your next 30 years be even better!