Perhaps the word “crisis” seems too strong, but consider this. In the last five academic years, 38% of WELS principals reported they don’t want to be one (Schmill, 2009), and 33 principals either left or were asked to resign from the ministry. During the same period, 19 WELS schools closed, and Lutheran elementary and area Lutheran high school enrollment fell by 2,315 students (CLS School Statistics). Clearly WELS principals and their schools are under stress. Continue reading →