Welcome back to episode 5 of Different Pews, Same Promise!

In this episode, host Michael Coop sits down with Matt Schleicher, the principal of Epiphany Lutheran School. Matt shares his 25-year journey in education, transitioning from teaching biology and coaching boys soccer at Concordia Lutheran High School to his current leadership role at Epiphany.

The guys discuss the profound impact of influential teachers, the complexities of National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA), and Matt’s exciting vision for expanding Epiphany’s extracurriculars. From adding chess clubs to utilizing green room technology, there are plenty of exciting things on the horizon for the school.

  • In this episode, we cover:
  • Matt’s lifelong Lutheran roots as a pastor’s kid and his days playing NCAA Division 3 soccer at Concordia Mequon.
  • Balancing school administration with family life, exploring the outdoors, fishing with his boys, and his unexpected background ushering at the Masonic Temple Theater in Detroit.
  • What the “Both And” of Lutheran education means: delivering high-level academics and small class sizes while providing a Christ-centered environment built on genuine grace and forgiveness.
  • A touching, unscripted story of a middle school student offering forgiveness to his principal.
  • The ultimate weekly challenge: Praying early and often for God’s guidance.

Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share this episode with your school and church community.