Posts by Rudi Gesch

Christian Schools International (CSI) is an educational organization that "Advances Christian education and supports schools in their task of teaching students to know God and His world and to glorify Him through obedient service." Read the full CSI letter of recognition here CSI serves nearly 500 Christian Schools in the United States and Canada, with approximately…

Founded in 1892, and with over 800 students across 3 campuses in northern New Jersey, Eastern Christian School is the oldest and largest Christian school in the state.  But recently we’ve wondered something else- are we also the greenest? Everywhere you look today, green initiatives are en vogue. But for Christians, green initiatives aren’t a…

"The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning. It's time to sing your praise again..." These lyrics were sung to kick off Eastern Christian High School's annual See You At the Pole community prayer. See You At the Pole takes place at thousands of schools around the world. Eastern Christian High School and Middle School are proud…

The stands were packed with EC fans, the concession stand was buzzing with activity, and the competition on Willow Field was intense as the Eagles of Eastern Christian took on the Cardinals of Pompton Lakes in a soccer double header. In the first game, the EC boys varsity soccer team tied a back-and-forth affair in the…

Eastern Christian Elementary School (Midland Park, NJ) recently hosted an Open House to celebrate the successful completion of the building's complete renovation. This project featured new flooring, lighting, windows, doors, signage, high efficiency heating systems, and a new intercom system. Eastern Christian teachers, administrators, board members, parents, students, donors, the project contractor, friends of the school, and future EC…

Students, parents, friends, and neighbors are all invited to join Eastern Christian School- and thousands of schools around the country- for "See You At the Pole," the annual public prayer event. On Wednesday, September 24th at 7:30 AM, a diverse group of Eastern Christian community members will join in public prayer at the Eastern Christian…

One of my favorite books of the Bible is Esther.  I highly recommend working Esther into your devotional life. If you have time, read it all in one sitting- it'll only take 20 minutes, and with the gripping story-telling approach of the text, it'll fly by. I recently re-read Esther, and being a Christian school administrator,…

On a beautiful afternoon, before the first home game of the season, the students of Eastern Christian Middle School were treated to a pep rally. Cheering, singing, dancing, and fun activities ruled the afternoon on the hill and in the field at the back of the Middle School campus. Middle School Athletic Director Marc Spoelstra…

Eastern Christian School opened its doors for the 122nd first day in school history this morning. As with any new year, there was the familiar "back to school buzz": friendly teachers ready to welcome in a new group of students, school buses and parents dropping children off at school, new back packs and school supplies,…