Dr. Barrett Mosbacker has over thirty-five years in Christian school leadership, he has founded a school, led schools enrolling nearly 3,000 students, and publishes The Christian School Journal.
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker April 05, 2008 Are you stressed? Overworked? Tired? The evidence suggests that our students are. Many American high school students are reportedly overworked and pressured to produce excellent grades, compete in athletics, and participate in clubs. And what is the prize at the end? Getting into
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker March 17, 2026 After watching a video titled 20 Forgotten American Habits to Never Have a Messy Home Again, I realized that many of the practical suggestions apply to leadership productivity, not just housework. Each leadership practice below mirrors a domestic habit from that video. The
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker February 24, 2026 Life can be hard. Jesus told his disciples plainly, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Christians are
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker December 19, 2025 This time of year invites reflection on the past twelve months and planning for the next. We take inventory and ask what we did well and where we might improve. We resolve to be better and do better. Many make New Year’s
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker November 23, 2025 But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content (1 Timothy 6:6–8). Everyone desires
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker October 26, 2025 Have you ever considered that shame is a blessing and its absence a curse? We all experience shame, and we all do our best to avoid its searing intensity. While shame is a consequence of sin, it also holds the potential for our
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker October 26, 2025 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm (Proverbs 13:20). Like most everyone else, I have been using several AI tools in their paid versions, attempting to determine which one or combination of tools best
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker October 18, 2025 True learning and true piety go hand in hand, and Christianity embraces the whole of life — those are the great central convictions that underlie the Christian school. — J. Gresham Machen Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker August 17, 2025 One of my fondest memories as a father was watching my young daughters open their gifts on Christmas morning. One Christmas in particular stands out. We had hidden a ten-week-old Golden Retriever puppy and tried to keep him quiet on Christmas Eve until