By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker September 13, 2020 At twelve years old I learned an invaluable lesson from my father about leading in a time of crisis. My dad was not an educated man. Though he eventually earned his GED, he dropped out of high school to join the Air Force.
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker July 19, 2020 Are you ready for the new normal?" While we do not know with certainty what the long-term impacts of the pandemic will be, we can say with confidence that there will be a new normal presenting unique challenges and opportunities. As Andy
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker June 28, 2020 The face mask has transformed from a simple prophylactic into a symbol of political identity, reflecting and reinforcing our country’s polarization. It has also become, for some, a reflection of a man’s masculinity — or perceived lack thereof. Writing in The Week,
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker September 08, 2019 I am trying something new this year, and so far it has been wonderful and well received by our school community. I have formed a Head of School Student Advisory Council. I have also formed a Head of School Pastors Advisory Council and
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker March 26, 2019 As school leaders we have many responsibilities, but none is more important than our role as “Communicator in Chief.” It is our responsibility to persuasively communicate our school’s mission and values. We communicate biblical truth and how it applies to people, programs,
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker February 24, 2019 We are raising our boys in a sexually and gender-confused world. Men and women are confused about their roles and now even about their gender identity. In fact, some parents are raising “gender-neutral” children. They referred to their child as “The Infant” and
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker December 31, 2018 I am not a fan of New Year’s resolutions, but the beginning of a new year is a good time to reflect on our lives and goals and to make adjustments that will make us better stewards of ourselves, those for whom
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker November 10, 2018 “Not Here!” How many times have you listened to a tragic news story and heard someone proclaim, “I thought such a thing could never happen here,” or “I never thought he could do such a thing — he seemed like such a nice person,
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker October 28, 2018 Email is the black hole of productivity. It is also a paradox. On the one hand, it is a boon to productivity. It eliminates back-and-forth missed calls and voice messages, reduces the time required to schedule meetings, and provides an easily searchable document
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker July 06, 2018 I never used to journal or keep a diary. I suppose there are several reasons for this. Earlier in my life, I thought of journaling — keeping a diary — as something only girls did. I probably came to that false conclusion because my early
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker June 10, 2018 I originally posted this article several years ago. I have updated it for this summer because it is timely. Perhaps this reminder will be of benefit to you as you recharge your batteries this summer! Summer is a great time for a school
By Dr. Barrett Mosbacker March 26, 2018 Stress has many causes. One cause is feeling overwhelmed by everything on our to-do list, especially the tasks we carry only in our heads. The sheer number of things to do creates stress, as does the guilt we feel when we do not