Jr High Blog

God, who is always faithful and gracious, brought us two amazing new junior high Bible teachers this year. These men love Jesus and desire to serve Him by sharing the good news of the gospel and pouring into the next generation of students. Both men have served as pastors, mentors, teachers, and leaders in this community. They each have children who attend CCS and count it as great joy and blessing to teach God’s Word at Cascade Christian. 

These men are incredible examples of what it means to live UNSHAKEABLE with their eyes focused on Christ. 

Please join me in welcoming John Todhunter and Ryan Peterson to our CCS faculty, and take a moment to read a short word from each of them as they share thoughts from their first weeks here at school.  

RYAN PETERSON

I have to admit, a year ago I didn’t think I would be teaching 8th grade Bible! I was serving as an associate pastor, but God was working in my heart and life and starting to open my eyes to the idea of changing careers. I got into the pastorate because of my love of God’s Word and the incredible joy of seeing it transform lives. I’m so thankful that God has directed my path toward Cascade Christian Schools, where I have the joy and privilege of continuing to teach the Word and see how it works in students’ hearts, minds, and lives. At a time in life when so much is changing, it’s so important for students to be asking big questions about the Bible, about God, and about what it means to have a relationship with Him. The Old Testament points us to Christ and the work He did on the cross for our salvation. I can’t wait to see how God uses His Word to draw us closer to Him over the course of this year!

JOHN TODHUNTER

Sometimes identifying with God can be hard, especially as a junior higher. Jesus was perfect, the Holy Spirit is mysterious, and God the Father is so big! I love taking specific aspects of God and helping students get a better handle on them. I told students recently about the day I had my first kiddo, how having my son revealed a little bit more of who God was to me. He is a father who gave up His son ... for every one of my students! I told them how incredibly difficult this must have been and that I was sure I couldn’t do what He did. I think they understood. As big as God is, as powerful as He is, He is equally as personal. I can’t wait to see how God reveals Himself this year!