Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 
1 Thessalonians 5:11

In these passages and many others in the New Testament, Paul charges Christ-followers to take up the work of supporting and caring for one another in the Body of Christ. In response to that charge, for more than 10 years CESA has offered an annual Head of School and spouse retreat providing time for rest, reconnection and encouragement. This has also proven to be a meaningful time to gather with others who understand the unique experience of being a Head of School family. 

With that in mind, CESA has committed to specifically supporting the women and men who are married to current Heads of School at CESA schools. Knowing that we are equipped to encourage and comfort one another because of the encouragement and comfort we have received, CESA spousal care will be built on sharing our experiences, resources and encouragement with one another as well as offering friendship along the way. By recommending personal spiritual formation practices, sharing creative ideas, one-on-one connection and offering helpful resources, CESA spousal care will provide uncommon assistance to the women and men in this specific and unique position.  


Initial Offerings:

  • Quarterly personal contact
  • Coordinate/facilitate peer-to-peer connections between HOS spouses
  • Best Practices Forum on private side of webpage
  • Regular (bi-monthly) Biblically based encouragement
 

Lisa Giller,
Director of Spousal Care

This resource is available to all Heads’ Spouses from CESA Member of Council and Candidate Schools. To get connected to Lisa Giller, Director of Spousal Care, and other Head of Schools’ spouses, contact her at [email protected].