Fort Worth Christian School HOS Opportunity Profile

HEAD OF SCHOOL
OPPORTUNITY PROFILE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS

Greetings
Dear Prospective Head of School Candidate,
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Head of School Search Committee, I want to thank you for your
interest in Fort Worth Christian School. We hope this Opportunity Profile will provide you with an understanding
of Fort Worth Christian’s mission, vision, and cultural values, as well as the key qualities and characteristics we
are seeking in our next Head of School.
Fort Worth Christian School is celebrating 65 years of faithful dedication to educating and empowering students
for a lifetime of faith, service, and leadership for Christ. Since our founding, the Fort Worth Christian School
community has been blessed by God’s faithfulness, which we continue to experience through present-day
blessings of exemplary faculty, healthy enrollment, and well-rounded excellence in academics, fine arts, and
athletics. As we look to our bright future, Fort Worth Christian School seeks a Head of School to provide decisive
leadership in fulfilling our mission and vision, with the wisdom and spiritual maturity to build upon our 65-year
legacy.
Thank you for your consideration of this vitally important role at Fort Worth Christian School. We encourage
you to review this Opportunity Profile and to further explore our website for additional information. Please be
in prayer as you engage with this profile and know that we, in turn, have been praying for each person who
considers it.
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please reference the Process of Candidacy page to begin the
application process. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Coverstone or Ed Poff (615-261-4623), the
JobfitMatters Consultants who are assisting Fort Worth Christian School in this search.
Sincerely,
Luke Alverson
Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees Chair,
Head of School Search Committee

Overview
Since 1958, Fort Worth Christian School (FWC) has been shaping the lives of students on their 40-acre campus in
North Richland Hills, Texas. FWC is one of the oldest and largest private Christian schools in the Dallas-Ft. Worth
area and offers parents and students a high-quality Christ-centered, college preparatory education.
As the world is changing rapidly, and the questions faced in society become increasingly complex, FWC is
shaping bold, confident leaders to impact their communities and the world. FWC strives to teach excellence
in and out of the classroom and empower students with a biblical worldview. This stems from the mission to
prepare, equip, and empower every FWC graduate for a life of faith, service, and leadership for Christ.
FWC families attend multiple church congregations of varying denominations, embodying a diverse faith
community. Some of the largest representation include The Hills Church, Gateway Church, White's Chapel
UMC, Legacy Church of Christ, Good Shepherd Catholic Community, Keystone Church, Milestone Church, First
Colleyville, Compass Church, and Hillside Community Church. Students reside all over Tarrant County. FWC
serves families from North Richland Hills, Southlake, Keller, Colleyville, Arlington, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Watauga,
Trophy Club, Westlake, and Northeast Tarrant County.
The FWC Board is seeking a Head of School who will embrace the many opportunities found at Fort Worth
Christian School and maximize its potential. Expectations for the next Head of School include the following:
1. The identity, mission, and direction of FWC will be clarified, built upon, and supported through a compelling
vision .
2. As CESA membership progresses, current FWC best practices will be affirmed, and new process improvements
will be implemented. The next Head will lead the school toward its goal of becoming a higher-performing
institution serving FWC families.
3. As differentiators are identified and nurtured, these will be promoted widely in the private and public-school
communities.
4. Continue the current 8-10% enrollment growth per year with mission-fit families, optimizing the stewardship
of the existing facilities and promoting a vibrant student experience.
5. Finally, with growing enrollment, aging facilities will be replaced with larger ones. The Lower and Middle
School buildings are the priorities, but the Upper School building will also be replaced at some point in the
future. Athletics facilities such as additional gymnasium space and indoor practice facilities are also needed
to support co-curricular programming.
The Fort Worth Christian website may be found at www.fwc.org.

Foundations
MISSION
Fort Worth Christian is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school where every student is known,
loved, and valued; taught excellence in and out of the classroom; and empowered by a biblical
worldview.
VISION
It is the prayer of FWC that every student and graduate of Fort Worth Christian is empowered for
a lifetime of faith, service, and leadership for Christ.
CULTURAL VALUES
The following values define the cultural behaviors and attitudes for which FWC aspires and seeks to
recognize and celebrate in Cardinal students and staff at Fort Worth Christian. Claiming salvation
by grace, FWC acknowledges the full exhibition of these values is only possible by the Spirit of God.
FWC honors the Word of God and finds these values consistent with Scripture, both in the consistent
love of God but also seen in the lives of individuals who serve the Lord.
C - Courageous Leadership
A - Always Learning and Growing
R - Respect for God, Self, Others, and Creation
D - Distinctive by Design
S - Spirit of Joyful Service

History
Sacrifice and commitment are words that describe the visionary men and women whose dreams were fulfilled
in establishing Fort Worth Christian School. In late 1956, a group of visionary men came together to establish a
Christian school for children to learn core values from the Word of God and receive strong academic instruction
from a biblical perspective. Land was purchased in the North Richland Hills area with 40+ debt-free acres on
which to develop their dream. As the school song says, when you are parked near the intersection of Holiday
Lane and Mid Cities Blvd, FWC is overlooking downtown Fort Worth.
In the fall of 1958, Fort Worth Christian School opened its doors to 211 students, grades 1 through 8, and has been
in continuous operation for the past 65 years as a college preparatory school. A junior college was added in
1959 and grades 9 to 12 quickly followed. The school and college experienced growth until Northeast Tarrant
County College opened in 1972. Fort Worth Christian College closed that year, and records were transferred to
Abilene Christian University.
Amazing stories are remembered around the campus of personal sacrifice, love for children, changed lives,
and students prepared for life and eternity. God’s direction and the persistence of dedicated families provided
the momentum that proved unstoppable in keeping the dream alive. Lengthy board meetings of planning and
praying were a common occurrence during those early years. From time to time, each member was asked to
personally finance the payroll for teachers. (At board meetings, they would pass the hat!)
FWC gives thanks to God for the many generous families who have sustained FWC for 65 years. Tuition has
always been viewed as an investment in students, but the growth and sustainability of FWC requires generous
givers. In each decade of the life of FWC, stories are told of philanthropic parents, with gifts big and small,
coming together as one FWC family to further the mission of the school.
FWC has never been affiliated with, nor received direct financial support from, any organization, church, or
institution. It is truly an independent school. Tuition covers approximately 95% of the revenue needed for the
school's annual operating budget. The majority of the remaining revenue comes from generous and consistent
donors from the current parent population, friends of FWC, and a large alumni network.
By God's grace, Fort Worth Christian continues to this day the 65-year legacy of impacting this world in a powerful
way for the Kingdom of God.

Statement of Faith
FWC’s Christian message is at the heart of all we do in life, deed, word, and expression. Motivated in all facets by
faith in Jesus Christ, FWC attempts to serve as a reflection of God’s unconditional love for all people and seeks
to honor the Lord in all aspects by operating FWC in a manner consistent with biblical principles. FWC stands
firmly and with confidence upon the truth claims and moral foundations of Christianity as expressed in the Bible
and understood by the historical Christian church.
• WE BELIEVE there is one God who exists eternally in a loving tri-unity of persons: God the Father, God the
Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
• WE BELIEVE God the Father is a transcendent yet personal being who created all things seen and unseen.
We believe God rules over both heaven and earth and displays His holy character through acts of power,
wisdom, and steadfast love that affect our everyday lives. We believe God proves His affections for all
humanity through daily mercies and answers to prayer even in the midst of suffering. We believe God showed
the full extent of His love to us through the sending of Himself as Jesus to save all who believe.
• WE BELIEVE God the Son became flesh in the person of Jesus. We affirm Jesus of Nazareth’s full divinity, His
full humanity, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miraculous power, His fulfillment of Messianic prophecy, and
His self-sacrificial death. We believe the death of Jesus Christ was an act of atonement for humanity’s sin. We
believe Jesus also offers humanity victory over the grave through His resurrection from death. We believe
Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven, and He still serves humanity at the right hand of the Father interceding
for those who believe.
• WE BELIEVE God the Holy Spirit was sent by the Father and Son to equip and serve humanity as Helper and
Comforter. We believe the Holy Spirit offers daily guidance, revelation of truth, and conviction of sin. We
affirm that Christ-followers experience an indwelling of the Spirit’s presence at the moment of salvation which
equips them to pursue godly lives.
• WE BELIEVE the Bible is the authoritative and unfailing Word of God. We believe all of the Biblical text was
inspired by the Holy Spirit and - through the Spirit’s continued assistance - is meant to guide Christian beliefs,
values, and practices. We believe no one has the authority to add or subtract from the Word of God.
• WE BELIEVE all human beings are created in the image of God with divine dignity and moral responsibility.
We believe that, because of our sin, we have been separated from God and are in need of salvation. We
believe that repentance from our sins and the acceptance of God the Son’s self-sacrificial death offers us
a new life. By accepting God’s invitation to enter into a covenant relationship with Jesus, pledging our
allegiance to Him, and obeying His commands, Christians are adopted into the family of God and indwelled
by the Holy Spirit to live holy lives that reflect the life of Christ.

Statement of Faith
• WE BELIEVE that all humanity will experience a resurrection from death upon Jesus’ return to earth. We
believe those who have accepted salvation through Jesus Christ will be invited into the presence of God
eternally. We believe those who have rejected God’s grace in Christ will experience separation from God
eternally.
• WE BELIEVE all Christ-followers on earth have spiritual unity with one another through their adoption into the
family of God which is His Church. We believe the Church is Christ’s “body” on earth which He leads as the
“head” through the guidance of Scripture and the Spirit. Because Jesus Christ is not divided, so too His body
should not be divided by human traditions or allegiances. We believe Christians are called by God to gather
regularly to worship in an assembly of believers and to be active participants in their local congregations. We
believe active participation in the Church offers encouragement to individuals and allows individuals to use
their gifts to bless the collective family of God.
• WE BELIEVE Christians have been called to pursue holy lives and are empowered by the Spirit to battle
against all of our sinful desires and behaviors. We believe this pursuit of holiness does not earn salvation
for Christ-followers. The atonement of our sin has always been a gracious gift from God through the work of
Christ. We believe the pursuit of righteous living is a natural and immediate response to the “Good News”
of God’s grace.
THE LEADERSHIP'S TEAM DEEP HOPE IS THAT
THE FWC COMMUNITY SHINES CHRIST’S
LIGHT AS WE ALL GROW IN HIM AND REFLECT
OUR CREATOR TO ONE ANOTHER.

Statement of Beliefs
FWC strives to imitate Jesus Christ, the incarnate “Word,” who bore the image and nature of God perfectly and
has shown us how to live holy lives. We believe all matters of faith and conduct must be evaluated on the basis
of the Bible, the Word of God, which is our inspired guide. In pursuit of this holy living, FWC commits to the
following Christian convictions:
• WE BELIEVE God created and creates humanity in His image with divine dignity and moral responsibility.
Humans are called to reflect God’s glorious nature in our capacities for stewardship, creativity, and loving
kindness. Therefore, all humans must be treated with the utmost respect as image-bearers of God.
• WE BELIEVE God created and creates humans as male and female, biologically different but spiritually equal
in dignity and responsibility. We believe these two genders are gifts within God’s ideal for humanity, and that
each of the two genders are equal in their participation in the gospel of God. In Christ, we are neither male
nor female.
• WE BELIEVE God created and creates all ethnicities as equal inheritors of His grace in Christ. God shows no
favoritism towards any one ethnicity or nationality, and neither should His followers. Though racial identity
may be a blessing in the life of some faithful Christians, we affirm that a Christ-follower’s ethnicity has no
bearing on or application in their participation in the gospel of God. We also acknowledge that God calls
His people to seek justice for oppressed peoples and vulnerable minority populations throughout the Old
and New Testaments. Therefore, all ethnicities and nationalities deserve equal respect and must never be
mocked, disparaged, or demonized.
• WE BELIEVE all human life is a miraculous gift of God. We believe this gift begins at conception and must
be prized throughout each human lifetime until our final breath. Therefore, all humans - especially the most
vulnerable - must be defended and supported as socially valuable and eternally significant no matter their
age, health, mental capacity, social class, or family situation.
• WE BELIEVE human beings are primarily spiritual beings whose true value and identity come from their
Creator and His affections. While modern secular culture may wish to define individuals by their sexual
attractions and attractiveness, we believe no person should be so reduced. Our divine dignity as embodied
souls and image-bearers means that human sexuality should have no impact on our treatment of each other.
Therefore, all forms of sexual objectification and harassment must be harshly condemned.
• WE BELIEVE all human bodies are created to be “temples of God'' and should be treated as sacred, gifted
vessels for our spiritual selves. For this reason, we believe all people must treat their body properly through
healthy diets and routines. No human body should be enslaved by addictive substances or punished by
abuse.

Statement of Beliefs
• WE BELIEVE marriage is a union sanctioned by God which joins one man and one woman into a lifelong
monogamous covenant marriage. This sacred union requires consistent love and spousal respect on behalf
of both husband and wife. It also mandates sexual fidelity and self-sacrificial grace. We believe marriage is
a gift incorporated into God’s ideal for humanity, though we acknowledge that singleness is also a gift many
Christ-followers have been given as well. Therefore, all forms of sexual intimacy must only be practiced
within the safeguards of a covenant marriage.
• WE BELIEVE God has made humans to delight in purity and truth. As ambassadors of God’s virtue,
Christ-followers have been called to display honesty and goodness in all of their conversations and actions.
Therefore, all forms of dishonesty and profanity must be removed from our speech, and all forms of impurity
removed from our actions.
• WE BELIEVE God has called His followers to display mercy and grace within all of their relationships. This spirit
of generosity is motivated by Jesus’ self-sacrificial love displayed most fully in His crucifixion. By rejecting
secular prejudices and judgmentalism, Christ-followers can display a unique loving kindness towards all
peoples including those with whom they disagree. Therefore, we must strive to display sincere kindness and
respect within all of our relationships, conversations, and debates.
The Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs are not exhaustive, and the Fort Worth Christian Board of
Trustees holds final interpretive authority on biblical meaning and application.
WE DEVELOP CREATIVE, INDEPENDENT
THINKERS WHO ENJOY LEARNING AS
THEY DISCOVER GOD’S TRUTHS ABOUT
THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD
AROUND THEM.

Distinctives
ACADEMICS
As a college preparatory school, one of the primary goals is to prepare students for the next chapter in their life
journey. From Preschool - 12th grade, faculty work together to design and deliver a challenging, inspiring, and
creative course of study.
LOWER SCHOOL
BIBLE
MAKERSPACE LAB
MUSIC
SPANISH
MIDDLE SCHOOL
ART MULTIMEDIA
DISCOVER U
PERFORMING ARTS
LATIN & SPANISH
TECHNOLOGY
ALGEBRA I
ADVANCED ART
CLASS TRIPS
UPPER SCHOOL
AP & HONORS
CARDINAL LEARNING CENTER
DUAL CREDIT COURSES
STUDENT-LED WORSHIP TEAM
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
FINE ARTS
Recognizing every student is uniquely created in God’s image, FWC encourages them to explore and develop
their God-given gifts and talents outside of the classroom through a robust visual and performing arts program.
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS OPPORTUNITIES
BAND
MARCHING & CONCERT BAND
CHOIR
DRAMA
COLOR GUARD THEATRE DESIGN
DRILL TEAM VISUAL ARTS
ORCHESTRA
JAZZ BAND

Distinctives
ATHLETICS
On the court, the field, in the pool, or on the track, Cardinal athletes strive for excellence and to glorify God
through teamwork, discipline, respect, and attitude.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
BASEBALL
BASKETBALL
CHEERLEADING
CROSS COUNTRY
FOOTBALL
SOFTBALL
SOCCER
TRACK & FIELD
VOLLEYBALL
JUNIOR VARSITY
BASEBALL
BASKETBALL
SOFTBALL
TENNIS
TRACK & FIELD
VOLLEYBALL
VARSITY
BASEBALL
BASKETBALL
CHEERLEADING
CROSS COUNTRY
FOOTBALL
GOLF
SOCCER
SOFTBALL
SWIMMING
TENNIS
TRACK & FIELD
VOLLEYBALL
CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
MOVIE CLUB
THE CREW
CHESS CLUB
ART CLUB
PHOTOGRAPHY
CLUB
DIGITAL ART CLUB
SHOOTING TEAM
SENIOR BUDDIES
BOOK CLUB
FCA
ACADEMIC TEAM
HOPE SQUAD
WINTER GUARD

Distinctives
FAITH
In the classrooms, on athletic fields, and extending to the local community and beyond, FWC students understand,
believe, and demonstrate their faith, service, and leadership for Christ.
Spiritual formation opportunities include:
DISCOVER U
BIBLE CLASSES
DAILY CHAPEL SERVICES
CHAPEL GROUPS
BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW
CURRICULUM
CARDINAL SERVICE WEEK
STUDENT WORSHIP TEAM
SERVICE PROJECTS
SERVICE
Through extensive service opportunities culminating in the Upper School with Cardinal Service Week, students
across grade levels engage and impact their communities through numerous projects, discovering faith at work
within themselves and encountering God at work throughout the world.
LEADERSHIP
FWC students have opportunities in and out of the classroom to develop leadership skills. In the Lower School,
leadership characteristics are modeled through Teaching For Transformation. In Middle School, this includes
the House System, Student Council, Student Ambassadors, Discover U, and Chapel leaders. In Upper School,
leadership opportunities are presented in Student Council, National Honor Society, Student Ambassadors,
student clubs, athletics, arts, and chapel.

AT-A-Glance
YEAR
ENROLLMENT
2019-2020 606
2020-2021 570
2021-2022 637
2022-2023 694
2023-2024 724
ACADEMIC YEAR 2023 - 2024
41 PRESCHOOL
251 (9TH – 12TH)
TOTAL
ENROLLMENT
724
FACULTY
30 UPPER SCHOOL
8 MIDDLE SCHOOL
40 EARLY CHILDHOOD &
LOWER SCHOOL
282 PK – 5TH
150 (6TH – 8TH)
9:1 STUDENT/
FACULTY RATIO
FINANCIAL
ANNUAL BUDGET 2023-2024: $11,728,000
TOTAL GIVING FOR 2022-2023: $1,906,000
($461,000 ANNUAL GIVING; $1,445,000 CAPITAL GIFTS)
TOTAL DEBT: $4,879,000
TUITION
K - $13,020
1ST - $15,065
2ND-5TH - $16,630
$ FINANCIAL AID
6TH-8TH - $18,720
9TH-12TH - $20,750
AROUND 29% OF SCHOOL FAMILIES RECEIVE
FINANCIAL AID. MORE THAN $1,250,000
IN FINANCIAL AID WAS AWARDED IN THE
2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR.
ACCREDITATION & MEMBERSHIPS
• ACCREDITATION: COGNIA/NCSA
• MEMBERSHIP: CESA (COUNCIL FOR EDUCATION
STANDARDS AND ACCOUNTABILITY), TPSA (TEXAS
PRIVATE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION), & TAPPS
(TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL
SCHOOLS)
CLASS OF 2023
• ALL ENROLLED IN COLLEGE
(57 GRADUATES): 96%
4-year college placement,
4% 2-year college placement
• Recipients of over $8
million in academic, athletic,
& special achievement
scholarships & grants
• Provided nearly 4000 hours
of community service both
locally & internationally
• Earned over 500 dual
credit hours through Texas
Wesleyan University &
Colorado Christian University
• ACT TOP 25%: 27.4
• SAT TOP 25%: 1356
• Sat for Advanced Placement
Exams in Chemistry,
Calculus, Computer
Science, Economics, English
Language & Composition, US
Government, & Economics
AWARDS:
• 3 AP Scholars
• 3 AP Scholars with Honors
• 8 Summa Cum Laude
• 9 Magna Cum Laude
• 7 Cum Laude
• 9 Distinguished Graduate

Position
The Head of School of Fort Worth Christian reports to the Board of Trustees and is the sole employee of the Board.
The Head is the chief spiritual, academic, and financial leader of the school, guiding a talented administrative team to
oversee FWC.
BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
HEAD OF
SCHOOL
LOWER
SCHOOL
HEAD
MIDDLE
SCHOOL
HEAD
UPPER
SCHOOL
HEAD
FINE
ARTS
DIRECTOR
DIR OF
MODERN
LEARNING
ATHLETIC
DIRECTOR
ASST
HEAD FOR
ADVANCE
ASSOC
HEAD FOR
BUS & OP

Characteristics & Responsibilities
SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP
• Be a spiritually mature Christian displaying humility and servant leadership.
• Be known as a person of impeccable character, respected as trustworthy, living the values of integrity, service,
and respect for others.
• Engagingly articulate a biblical worldview to students, faculty, staff, parents, and the North Richland Hills
community.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
• Above all, ensure that FWC does not drift from its core mission to provide a solidly Christian education and
to disciple students to love, serve, and glorify God.
• Be a proven leader of leaders, an excellent unifier, trust builder, team builder, team leader, delegator, and
motivator. Have a clear perspective on organizational design and a stewardship mentality in optimizing
resources.
• Be a strategist, vision caster, implementer, able to inspire enthusiasm, and nurture ideas for continuous
improvement, excellence, growth, financial stability, and development.
• Be an effective collaborator, engaging and inspiring direct reports, staff, and faculty to perform at their very
best. Have a solid understanding of corporate governance, with a track record of effective board relationship
management, leadership, and comfort managing up. Have goal execution abilities.
• Develop and execute future plans regarding school facilities, particularly new Lower, Middle, and Upper
School facilities. Support ongoing fundraising efforts to ensure the school’s health and growth.
• Be a great communicator; build healthy processes, structure, and policies; demonstrate fair and consistent
operational abilities.
AT FWC, WE STRIVE TO TEACH EXCELLENCE
IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM AND
EMPOWER OUR STUDENTS WITH A
BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW.

Characteristics & Responsibilities
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
• Champion a pursuit of excellence to differentiate FWC from other private and public schools in the area.
• Have the professional background and educational training to ensure FWC success in achieving academic
excellence.
• Research latest proven curriculum and best practices to improve and ensure high standards of the school’s
curriculum at all levels, including championing the implementation of Teaching for Transformation.
• Focus on the growth and improvement of the school’s offerings to retain and attract mission fit students and
families.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and retain an ever-improving high-caliber faculty.
• Undertake all necessary activities to maintain CESA membership and accreditation.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
• Be enthusiastic and passionately articulate FWC’s mission and able to tell the FWC story in a compelling
manner that attracts students, faculty, and staff.
• Be the key promoter of the school with academic and athletic acumen, responsible for enrollment, retention,
and fundraising success.
• Be a natural Christian culture and community builder/leader, both on campus and off. Create further
understanding, stability, unity, excitement and engagement in the mission, vision, and ministry of FWC,
resulting in increases of trust, loyalty, and investment of time and resources of the total community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• A deep, personal Christian faith in Jesus Christ and involvement in a local church.
• Embraces FWC’s mission and Statement of Faith.
• A master’s degree. Possessing a Ph.D. or Ed.D. is an advantage but not required.
• 5-10 years’ experience in a senior administrative/leadership position, preferably in a Christian school.
• Classroom teaching experience is a plus.

Expectations
Successful leadership in any educational institution is judged by how well its leader meets the expectations of its
governing body, meets the needs of its students, and responds to the input of its faculty, administration, parents,
and other constituent groups. The next Head of School of FWC will work closely with the Board to update the
Strategic Plan, likely including these major areas:
1. The identity, mission, and direction of FWC will be clarified, built upon, and supported through a compelling
vision.
2. Undertake all necessary activities to achieve CESA membership/accreditation.
3. Improve and ensure high standards of the school’s academics and pursue excellence in all programs. In five
years, FWC will highlight several differentiators from other private and public schools in the area.
4. Continue the current 8-10% enrollment growth per year with mission-fit families, optimizing the stewardship
of the existing facilities and promoting a vibrant student experience.
5. Develop and execute plans regarding school facilities, particularly new Lower and Middle School (and
possibly Upper School) facilities. Support ongoing fundraising efforts to ensure the school’s health and
growth. The buildings should reflect the progress and excellence of instruction that is taking place inside.
WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY YOU HAVE
TO INFLUENCE OUR STUDENTS FOR
A LIFETIME OF FAITH, SERVICE, AND
LEADERSHIP FOR CHRIST!

North Richland Hills, Texas
North Richland Hills, Texas, is a vibrant city located in the southern region of the United States. Home to attractions
such as the Family Water Park and the Birdville Historical Park, residents can enjoy outdoor activities and nature.
There are also plenty of museums, galleries, shops, restaurants, and performance venues such as the Iron Horse
Golf Club and The Near Southside district. For entertainment, residents can enjoy downtown shopping districts
along with movie theaters and live music clubs.
WHY IS FORT WORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NOT ACTUALLY IN
FORT WORTH?
Fort Worth Christian School is located in the northeast Fort Worth suburb of North Richland Hills (NRH) on the
current 40-acre campus obtained in 1956, just a few years after the City of North Richland Hills was incorporated.
The 1950s was a decade of enormous expansion of Tarrant County and the greater Fort Worth area following
the end of WWII. This area was experiencing a booming economic future. Founding FWC families from around
Fort Worth were looking for affordable land on which to establish a Christian educational institution. Many of the
names of the streets around the campus are named after founding families who first lived in this area that was
once a dairy farm. When NRH was incorporated in 1953, there were only 500 residents but grew to over 8,000
by 1960 and over 75,000 residents today (with an estimated 150,000 residents in the greater northeast Tarrant
County).
DALLAS-FORT WORTH-ARLINGTON METRO AREA
FWC is located within minutes of two of the largest cities in the nation: Fort Worth and Dallas. These two
cities provide access to a thriving metropolitan community. The area is home to many corporations, including
American Airlines, Baylor Scott and White, and Lockheed Martin. The strong economy has endowed the city with
a collection of arts, cultural assets, and parks. The many cultural landmarks include theaters, the Dallas Museum
of Art, the Meyerson Symphony Center, and the Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired Dallas Theater Center. Filling out
the roster of major-league teams are the NFL Dallas Cowboys, MLB Texas Rangers, NBA Dallas Mavericks, and
NHL Dallas Stars. Dallas reputedly has more restaurants per capita than any other city in the country. Lakes to
the north and east offer outdoor recreational opportunities. Dallas is a major hub for American and Southwest
airlines, ranking fourth in total US flights.

Process of Candidacy
If you sense that the gifts and experience God has given you may be a good fit for the position of Head of School
of Fort Worth Christian School, we invite you to begin the inquiry process. Inquiries and expressions of interest
regarding this search may be forwarded to Laura Coverstone at JobfitMatters Executive Search (615.261.4623)
and will remain confidential.
Please submit the following for review:
1. Current resumé
2. Responses to the following essay prompts:
• Describe your testimony of faith in Jesus Christ. How is God using you in your work, in your church, and in
your community? How has your relationship with Jesus shaped your career and influenced your decision
to apply for this position?
• Describe your experience with Christian education, both personally and professionally. How would you
define the marks of “educational excellence” in a 21st century Christian school?
• Why are you interested in serving FWC?
• Using what you have learned about FWC from the FWC website, Opportunity Profile, and any other research
you may have conducted, describe how your life, career, and leadership development have equipped you
to lead and grow FWC.
3. Provide the names and contact information (phone number and email address) of four references who know
you and your career well enough to comment on your suitability for this position. (Note: References will only be
contacted after we have received your permission to do so later in the candidacy process.)
Submit this information in one pdf to:
LAURA COVERSTONE
Practice Leader and Senior Consultant
JobfitMatters Executive Search
resumes@jobfitmatters.com
Phone: 615.261.4623
Please include “FWC HEAD OF SCHOOL” in the email subject line.
Note: Please do not be overly concerned with brevity in this package of materials. While we are not seeking
large volumes of content, we request that you provide sufficient relevant information that best reflects your fit
for this role and the strengths you bring to this candidacy.