by Adam Kronberger / Superintendent

One of my favorite responsibilities each spring is to meet with new prospective families interested in joining the Crosshill community. One of the questions I always ask is, “How did you hear about Crosshill?” Most of the time their response includes a list of current CCS families that they know and have expressed their deep satisfaction with their child’s school. As the names of current families are introduced into our conversation, my face can’t help but brighten with a wide smile considering the amazing families who are a part of the CCS community. It is a pleasure that parents promote the school with positive comments. It is a double pleasure to be a member of such a community.

There are dozens of different churches that CCS families attend. Each of these churches are communities in themselves completing the body of Christ to varying degrees. While Crosshill Christian School is not a church per se, the school is intentional to practice church community daily. There is something special as families various existing church communities merge into another community. A school community of like-minded believers committing to Christian schooling. What a privilege to participate in a community with other parents at similar stages of life with similar goals and values for their families. 

At a recent school board meeting, school leaders walked through an exercise reviewing the core values God has provided to guide the school. Among many strong values, the value of community was a clear distinctive and essential characteristic of our school that kept coming up. The writer of Hebrews also valued community. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”  Hebrews 10:24-25

Some parents participation in the Crosshill school community has spanned close to two decades. Other parents are relatively new with others covering everything in between.  Regardless of your history in this community, thank you for not only investing in Christian schooling, but also investing in the lives of other families. May I encourage you to “consider how you may spur one another on” and to “not give up meeting” with others. Whether it be a track meet, a birthday party, a field trip, or a dinner with others, continue in the ways of “encouraging one another”. Not only in the Crosshill community, but in each community God calls you to.
 
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– Adam Kronberger / Superintendent

by Adam Kronberger / Superintendent

In secondary chapel last week, the senior class reported on their mission trip. During the trip, they served the local community, partnered with churches, and even built a house for a family in need. The experience was transformational for both the giver and the receiver. A visitor in chapel might have concluded that the investment in that experience was about a week (the length of the trip). But upon closer inspection, they would discover that hundreds of hours had collectively been invested throughout the year leading up to the trip. Weekly prayer and training among students and families helped prepare them for their experience.

Secondary students also recently experienced a three-day Fine Arts Conference called Amplify.  During the event, students performed in dozens of categories in front of high quality judges giving helpful feedback. New friendships were made between students, and heart change was experienced by many students during the worship services. While the event was only three days in length, there was a tremendous amount of time and energy invested by students, parents, and faculty in preparing students for their experience. At that same chapel last week, many students spontaneously testified to the transformation going on inside of them as they invited God to continue to be in control of their lives. Once again, what appeared to be single mountaintop experiences were really the result of many smaller but deliberate investments. 

For teachers and parents alike there are seasons of planting and seasons of harvest. As we sow into our children and our students, the fruit of the harvest is not in our control. The Bible teaches that God is the Lord of the harvest. He doesn’t necessarily need more harvesters; he needs workers. Too often in the midst of the good work, we can become discouraged when the fruit is not readily made apparent. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” Galatians 6:9. 

The teachers at Crosshill have the privilege and responsibility of spending thousands of hours with your children. Our mission of discipleship is sure, and our instructions are clear. The parents of CCS students spend tens of thousands of hours with their children. You have chosen to partner with the school to fulfill your parenting mission.  Be encouraged. The sacrifice is worth it. Though the investment feels all-consuming at times, the Lord of the harvest always provides at the proper time. 
 
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– Adam Kronberger / Superintendent

by Adam Kronberger / Superintendent

Last week 65 CCS students attended a 3-day Fine Arts Conference in Albany with hundreds of other middle and high school students. Students honored God through singing, drama, instruments, writing, art, etc. With over 80 categories for students to participate in, the event is often characterized with a hectic pace of moving from one venue to another to support fellow classmates. Many students can be nervous and self-conscience and the encouragement from their fellow students provides comfort and confidence. As the event gains momentum, so does that volume of their friends, as shouts of encouragement expand  as the unity of the group grows.

But perhaps the most remarkable result of the experience extends beyond the CCS community. Much of school life surrounds school spirit and competition between schools, often bringing out the best in students as they focus on something larger than themselves. What is even more amazing is when students realize there is something greater than their school! There is the Kingdom of God. At times during the conference, there might be an unknown performer who was having a rough time on stage, or was not well-represented in the crowd. Time and time again CCS students would rise to the occasion to provide encouragement to them. This selfless act of love would provide confidence and joy, helping the performer to breathe easy and perhaps see themselves as God does:  a priceless child of God.

This month the school is focusing on the character trait of sincerity. A person who is sincere is eager to do good with transparent motives. When we moved into our neighborhood, one of our neighbors introduced himself and eagerly offered any of the tools in his garage. He was being more than just neighborly, he was being sincere, as I have utilized (and broken) many of his tools through the years. Unlike my children when we are driving down Commercial and they see a Dutch Bros up ahead. Suddenly, the compliments come flying my direction, followed by a subtle suggestion about quenching their thirst. While just a fun illustration, this is still a common form of insincerity focused on self.

Connected to insincerity is gossip. This is also a focus this spring at CCS as we discover God’s view on speaking about others behind their back. The most insincere being is Satan, who is a constant accuser. In contrast, Jesus is a constant advocate. As we are created in His image and redeemed into His likeness, we are called to be advocates for each other, not accusers.  

May we join together with this teaching this month. 1 Timothy 1:5  states “...the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” Sincerity and purity and goodness must first start in the little things before it can be consistently manifested in the areas that truly matter. Much like the recent Fine Arts Conference, much of our lives are dress rehearsals for future sovereign appointments where God desires to use us. 
 
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– Adam Kronberger / Superintendent

by Molly Dillon / Keizer Campus Principal

I often joke that I would love to simply bottle up the Crosshill experience and spray it on people as they walk in, so they could fully understand what is so unique and special about being a part of our school. Admittedly, I am wonderfully biased, yet am far from alone in my feelings. Over the years my path has crossed with former families, and in each instance they reminisced about that 'something special' they experienced at Crosshill, and hadn’t experienced since. I received a text recently from a Mom who just wanted to convey how much she appreciates our Crosshill family, sharing “I’m beyond thankful for Crosshill” and how her children’s experience is “a big part of molding who they are!” 

I have been studying Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians, and like a bright ray of spring sunshine, illuminated afresh in His word is a passage that I believe exemplifies the mission and heart of the Crosshill experience! “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” (1 Thess. 2:8 NIV). There is a delightful sincerity and godly love thriving among staff and families, because we too, are “sharing not only the gospel of God, but our lives as well!” 

As it so happens, Sincerity is the character trait for the month of April, and I cannot think of a more fitting example to share with our children than the community God has created at Crosshill. Defined as “Eagerly doing what is right with transparent motives”, sincerity most definitely defines our joint commitment to love and be led by the Lord and the word of God as, together, we raise the next generation of world changers. On a daily basis we experience the power and blessing of godly people who pray for and with each other. In times of crisis faced by families or staff, our community rallies to encourage one another, strengthening our bond of faith, hope, and love. The Crosshill experience goes beyond molding our children into disciples of Jesus; it sincerely and lovingly extends to impact our families, community, and world - just as God intended! 

May God continue to bless and grow our community,


– Molly Dillon / Keizer Campus Principal

by Adam Kronberger / Superintendent

This past weekend I went for a run and pulled out of the back of my closet one of my favorite windbreakers. It has a large “W” on it in the shape of an eagle’s wings. It represents the founding name of our school, Willamette Christian School. Throughout my energetic run (jog), I thought about all of the families who have been a part of our school during the past 24 years. A walk around our two campuses will reveal playgrounds, buildings, fields, furniture, and other tangible assets that families through the years have invested into the lives of their children and community. Behind each of these resources is a spirit of continued commitment to the mission of the school. This same spirit of commitment can be found written on the hearts and expressed on the faces of our current families. 

​This mission continues to be embraced by a growing number of families as consistent double-digit enrollment growth is providing exciting new opportunities. I invite you to attend the Celebrate Crosshill event on Friday, April 15th. This event celebrates those families who have gone before us and laid a spiritual foundation, and a literal foundation for many of the benefits we experience each day. It also celebrates our current families as they build on these foundations for their own children and the next generation (of grandchildren😊). Drop by a school office soon to purchase your tickets by April 4th. Time is running out! Just as God has often called His people to “celebrate a festival to the Lord”, come join us as we celebrate what God has done and is doing in the lives or our families. ​
 
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– Adam Kronberger / Superintendent