TRUST
As an aspiring rock climber, I am always coping with the idea of trust. Everything about rock climbing embodies trust. I have to trust the gear I’m using — Is my rope strong enough? Do I have the right amount of quick draws and cams? I have to trust the guidebook to help me understand the route I intend to take — Are the people who have gone before me trustworthy? I have to trust my climbing partner(s) — Is their focus on me and the climb, or are their minds on other things? And I have to trust myself — Do I believe I have what it takes, mentally and physically, to accomplish this climb? If I have trust, or, better said, when I know I can trust these essential elements, I can climb with confidence. I can take risks. I can stand on top of mountains that, from the ground, seemed almost impossible to scale.
Trust is a cornerstone of community. One of our goals at FRCS is to create a culture of trust, and part of our mission is partnering with the Christian home and the church. This essence of partnership must be rooted in trust. As Christian educators, we are constantly asking the question: What are we doing to foster a culture of trust within our school community? It matters significantly that we know whether our students and families trust us. Do they know or do they feel that we want what is best for every student by knowing and loving them? It is essential that, through partnership and trust, we create relationships that further the personal formation and education of our students.
When real trust is created, our community can ascend the highest of mountains. Sure, there will be moments of fear in the midst of challenges, but in the end, we can stand and grow together. My hope and prayer are that FRCS is becoming a place and creating a culture that exemplifies trust. I truly value the partnerships with our families through conversations and relationships that are being formed.
